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Classic Pork Tenderloin

6/26/2012

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From the kitchen of: Alison (me!)

Yields: 3-4 people

Ingredients: 
* Pork tenderloin
* 2 Tbsp olive oil
* 3-4 cloves of garlic
* 2 Tbsp chopped basil (if you don't have fresh, dried is fine)
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 tsp pepper

Directions:

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1. Start by making a rub out of the salt, pepper, basil, and garlic (I have a garlic press but you can also just chop it finely). 

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2.  Add the olive oil and mix to make a paste.

3. Spread the paste onto your tenderloin and rub it into the meat.
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4. Place on a baking sheet (with aluminum foil, if you'd like) and use a second sheet of aluminum foil to lightly cover (i.e. "tent") your tenderloin - this will help keep it moist.

5. Bake at 375 degrees F for roughly 30 minutes.  The cooking time may very, depending on the initial temperature and size of your tenderloin.  After 30 minutes, uncover and bake for another 15 minutes, give or take.  

I usually use a meat thermometer to verify that it's fully cooked before I take it out of the oven.  There are plenty of meat temperature charts (like this one) - I usually use 165 degrees F in the center of the thickest part of my tenderloin.

Once it's cooked, remove from the oven and recover with the aluminum foil - let it sit for 10 minutes or so before slicing!
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Pair it with some of your favorite sides and you're good to go!
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Wild Mushroom Pasta

2/9/2012

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From the kitchen of: Alison (me!)

Yields: 3-4 servings

Ingredients:
* 1 lb pasta (I used Flour City Pasta's wild mushroom linguini)
* 2 cups mushrooms, chopped (any type you prefer)
* 2 Tbsp EVOO
* 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup white wine (semi-dry)
* salt and pepper to taste
* grated parmesan cheese (optional)


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Directions:

1. Begin boiling your pasta (follow the time provided).
2. Use a medium pan to saute the mushrooms and garlic in the olive oil.
3. Once the mushrooms have browned a little, add 1/2 cup of the pasta water (it will be slightly starchy and help make a nice, light juice) and the 1/2 cup of white wine.  Add a pinch of salt and pepper, based on your preference.  Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
4. Once cooked, strain the pasta and mix with mushroom mixture in a large bowl (or just ladle it over the pasta in individual dishes).
5. Top with a little grated cheese and enjoy!

Super easy, right??

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I know it isn't exactly the most colorful dish but it's totally comfort food!  (Sprinkle a little fresh, chopped parsley if you're looking for a little pizzaz!)  :)
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Waffles, Basic

12/30/2011

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This is a very basic waffle recipe that I found in the community recipes at MyRecipes.com.

From the Kitchen of: The Cuisinart Waffle Maker Manual

Yields: 5 servings

Ingredients:
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 3/4 cups milk
* 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 eggs

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients in large mixing bowl and blend until smooth.
2. Let batter sit for 5 minutes before using.

The "using" part is kind of waffle iron specific so just follow the instructions for your specific appliance!  (Usually this involves preheating, a little cooking spray on the iron before the first waffle, ladling batter to cover the bottom griddle plate, waiting for lights to turn from red-to-green or off-to-on, and possibly adjusting a darkness knob...  You'll figure it out!) 
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