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A Pleasant Little Christmas Menu

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016 4:43:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Lets be honest. Christmas dinner for many families is kinda like Thanksgiving Repeat. Turkey (or ham), potatoes, gravy, casserole such-and-such... and then pies.

Since this exact meal was cooked a few weeks prior, it's not surprising …
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Balsamic Cherry Peach Chicken Skillet

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:30:00 AM

The other day during one of our Easy Diabetes Shopping tours, one of the guests told me that she had come to the tour so that she could learn what to eat besides “plain ol’ chicken and green beans”. While we all had a good chuckle with her, one of the things I told her is that our Health and Wellness team works hard to share how delicious healthy eating can be ( …
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Macaroni and Cheese with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

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Friday, June 23, 2017 1:36:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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“Mama, can you make the mac and cheese like I like it?”

Done deal, little lady.

“Mama, can you make ME the mac and cheese like I like it?”

Absolutely, little man.

I don’t know about you, but some days I feel like a made to order …
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Shortbread Cookies with Cherry Jam Buttercream Frosting

Tags: APLK, market street, 4th of july, cookies, cherries

Sunday, July 2, 2017 8:00:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Cookies.

It’s such a powerful word. Just a whisper of it can move mountains and turn a weary heart to joy. At least it does in my house.

“If you pick up ALL the toys in the living room, you can have a cookie.”

Mountains moved.

…
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Salmon Burgers

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017 5:43:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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For half of this year my little family of four was obsessed with a newly established burger joint down the road from our house. Every Friday when we venture out as a family to eat dinner we would ask the kids, “where do you want to eat …
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How To Preserve Hatch Chiles

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Friday, August 11, 2017 11:45:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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When August hits, Randy and I roll up our sleeves and know it’s Hatch go time.

Prepping Hatch chiles to freeze for the months outside of August isn’t a work of art. All it takes is a little bit of heat and a few hours of your time…and …
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Breakfast Cookies

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017 8:57:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Oatmeal is always a sure-fire way to fill up my babies in the morning, which means this nutritional grain is a favorite of mine.The six and four year old never complain when a warm bowl of oatmeal is placed in front of them. I think it's …
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Thai Broccoli Rice

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Thursday, January 11, 2018 3:15:00 PM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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Ricing veggies at home is as easy as, well, rice.

Riced veggies (typically cauliflower, broccoli and sweet potato) are essentially vegetables that have been pulsed in a food processor and left small and "rice sized." Easy peasy.

If you’ …
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Strawberry S’mores Tart

Tags: A Pleasant Little Kitchen, Valentine's Day

Friday, February 9, 2018 11:15:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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I live with three humans whose love language revolves around sweets... and even more specifically, chocolate. And it’s not just my immediate family that tends to feel loved when given a sweet treat, even my best friend is fueled by …
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Grilled Pork Taco Bar

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 10:35:00 AM

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.

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When cooking for a crowd I always take a few moments to consider the meal as a whole. I also ask myself a few questions:

1. How many people am I feeding?

2. What are my guests food preferences?

3. How can I fulfill everyone’s food …
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A Pleasant Little Christmas Menu

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Lets be honest. Christmas dinner for many families is kinda like Thanksgiving Repeat. Turkey (or ham), potatoes, gravy, casserole such-and-such... and then pies. Since this exact meal was cooked a few weeks prior, it's not surprising that it's missing the labor of love that goes into Thanksgiving. It moves down on the priority list when gifts and other Christmas festivities are being planned. Growing up we spent many a Christmas in east Tennessee. It is a memory I treasure. However, the moment that always stands out isn't Christmas day...it is the Christmas Eve ritual. A big breakfast in the morning, followed by no lunch (or light snacks for us little ones) and then a most memorable dinner at Aunt Linda's house. This was not a sit-down dining event. It was a mill-around-and-gather meal from a variety of the tastiest finger foods one could imagine. The rooms were filled with love, warmth and some of my most favorite people. We gathered in the living room when Uncle Curt began to play the guitar, dulcimer or harmonica. He lead us in merriment and we joined in carol singing. Mugs of Christmas wassail filled many hands. This Christmas Eve celebration filled my soul so much that it never left space for me to remember what we ate on Christmas day. When given the opportunity to host Christmas for the first time I stepped outside the box. It was not going to be Thanksgiving Repeat. I wanted to own the Christmas meal like my dear aunt who put her stamp on Christmas Eve. My first Christmas dinner involved a salt crusted tenderloin. There was no turkey or ham. Sides included a ginger and garlic infused creamed cabbage and mashed potatoes with caramelized onions. Mulled wine was passed out to open hands. The whole meal was a hit and was even praised for being a nice break from a turkey dinner. It was a success and I felt like I had a new tradition: to be non-traditional. Christmas dining is an opportunity to depart from Thanksgiving Repeat and to look for adventurous recipes. Make it fun. Make it your own. This year, I'm not hosting Christmas Day. Christmas Eve morning will belong to my small family of four. It will be non-traditional...starting with my new cow plates purchased at Market Street’s Dish Department and coffee cake muffins. This year, add one new item to your Christmas meal...or if you're daring, six. A Pleasant Little Christmas Menu Mulled Wine Arugula, Goat Cheese and Proscuitto Puff Pastry Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Cilantro Arugula Orange Manchego Salad Beer Braised Short Ribs Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Mulled Wine This drink is a cinch to make and takes little effort. Have fun with what you use to add flavor to the wine. Don't forget to check out Market Street's wonderful selection of wine and the benefits of joining its Wine and Beer Club (click here to read more). Prosciutto Puff Pastry Pick up some pre-made puff pastry from the freezer section at Market Street and then meander to the cheese and meat section. There's a wonderful selection of Italian cured meats to choose from if you are looking to substitute prosciutto. This recipe can be prepared half a day in advance and then baked before serving. Arugula Orange Manchego Salad By December, citrus is in full swing and this salad embraces this delicious season. It is the perfect light side dish to serve alongside the puff pastry, beets and short ribs. Roasted Beets This recipe will catch your diners off guard in a delicious way! Beets are not only tasty but they also offer a purple color that will make every plate pop. Give beets a chance. Beer Braised Short Ribs These bad boys cook low and slow, perfect for a holiday gathering. It can also be made two days in advance and gently reheated in the oven. This recipe is easily doubled.   Dark Chocolate Ice Cream Beautiful and decadent. Enjoy making this dessert with your family a few days before serving. Add a variety of toppings like peppermint, cookies and sprinkles to make this a fun sweet holiday treat!     Recipes:    Mulled Wine Author note: The beauty of mulled wine is that you can be creative with the flavors you add. Choose from star anise, cloves, cinnamon sticks, all spice to an arrangement of herbs and other spices. Have fun and don’t forget a splash (or two) of liquor at the end.   Ingredients:  1 bottle red wine (I prefer an Old Vine Zin) 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/3 cup sugar 1 bay leaf 1 vanilla bean, sliced open 2 cinnamon sticks 2 rosemary sprigs 2 strips of lemon peel (about 3 inches), 3 strips of orange peel (about 3 inches), brandy, rum or whiskey to top   Directions:  1) Combine all ingredients except whiskey, into a large saucepan. Warm through gently for 15-17 minutes. Serve warm with a splash or two of brandy.   Prosciutto Puff Pastry   Ingredients: 1 package of puff pastry, thawed 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese 8 ounces shredded monetary jack 12 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, 6 cups arugula 1 egg   Directions: 1) Heat oven to 400 degrees 2) Spray bottom of 9 x 13 glass baking pan with cooking spray. 3) On a floured surface roll out one the puff pastry sheets. Lay one of the puff pastry inside the pan. 4) Evenly spread both cheeses on top of the puff pastry dough. 5) Halve the prosciutto pieces (hot dog style) and then scrunch into bite sized balls. Add the prosciutto in evenly spaced rows until there is no more prosciutto. 6) Top the prosciutto with arugula. 7) Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry. Cover the arugula. Try to seal the ends of the puff pastry, however if you can’t that’s okay. Remove excess dough. 8) Place in the fridge and let the dough chill for about 15 minutes. 9) Meanwhile, beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the the top layer of the puff pastry dough with the egg wash. 10) Place in the oven and cook for 20-23 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffy. 11) Serve warm.   Arugula Orange Manchego Salad   Author note: To make this salad ahead of time, slice the toppings and place in an airtight container. Once ready to serve, add the toppings to the arugula and vinaigrette and toss.   For the Salad 1 7 ounce bag of arugula 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade (and more for topping) 3/4 cup shallots, thinly sliced 3/4 cup manchego slices (used with a vegetable peeler) 1 orange, quartered and thinly sliced Basil-Orange Sherry Vinaigrette   Directions: 1) In a large bowl add the arugula. Then top with the basil, shallots, manchego and orange. Add half of the vinaigrette and toss. 2) Add the remaining vinaigrette and toss again. Serve immediately, topped with extra basil.   For the Vinaigrette 2 garlic cloves, rough chopped 2 shallots, rough chopped 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large basil leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar zest of 1 orange 5 tablespoons fresh orange juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil   Directions: 1) In a medium sized bowl, add the garlic, shallot and salt. Muddle until a rough paste is formed. 2) Combine the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice and stir well. 3) Slowly add the oil to the mixture in a steady stream,  whisking constantly. 4) Place in an airtight container.   Roasted Beets   Ingredients: 3 cups beets, peeled and diced into bite sized pieces 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups radishes, sliced (save the leaves) juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, plus more for topping 1/4 cup chopped radish leaves, plus more for topping 2 ounces goat cheese, plus more for topping   Directions: 1) Heat oven to 400 degrees. 2) In a medium-sized bowl, toss the beets with the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. 3) Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. 4) Toss the radishes in the same medium-sized bowl with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. 5) After the beets have cooked for 20 minutes, add the radishes to the baking sheet. Stir well to coat with olive oil and incorporate with the beets. 6) Roast for an additional 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. 7) Remove from the oven, spritz the vegetables with lime juice and vinegar. Then add the cilantro and radish leaves. Stir. 8) Transfer the vegetables into the medium-sized bowl, add the goat cheese and stir to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature topped with additional leaves and goat cheese.   Beer Braised Short Ribs   4 1/2 pounds bone-in short ribs 3 teaspoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup shallots, chopped 1/4 cup carrots, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 12-ounce bottles of light amber beer 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves   Directions:  1) One hour before cooking, remove the meat from the fridge. 2) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 3) With 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt, evenly season the short ribs on all sides. 4) In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over high on the stove top. Once hot add the short ribs and brown for 3 minutes per side, for a total of 6 minutes, and set aside. This should be done in 2 batches. 5) Lower the heat to medium low and remove the Dutch oven from the heat. Add the shallots, carrots and garlic, and continue to cook off the heat for 2 minutes. 6) Add the Dutch oven back to the stove top, and then add the tomato paste and heat for 2 minutes. While cooking the tomato paste, smash it to make sure it’s all being cooked. 7) Add 1/2 cup of the beer to the paste and deglaze the pan. Once the brown bits are scraped from the pan, add the sugar, Dijon, Worcestershire, bay leaves and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well. 8) Place the short ribs back into the Dutch oven. Pour the remaining contents of the 12-ounce beer plus an additional 1/2 cup of the second bottle, or more if needed, to submerge the short ribs just over halfway. 9) Bring the beer mixture to a boil, cover the Dutch oven, and place it in the oven. 10) Cook for 3 hours. Serve warm.   Dark Chocolate Ice Cream   Author note: Do not expect all the cocoa powder to dissolve. After heating up the cocoa powder with the cream mixture there will be clumpy bits on the bottom of the pan. Be sure to strain the cooked liquid before tempering the egg yolks. This keeps the clumpy bits from ending up in the ice cream.   Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup dark chocolate cocoa powder   Directions: 1) 24 hours before making ice cream with an electric ice cream maker, place the freezer bowl in the freezer. Check your ice cream maker manual for specific instructions. 2) In a small sauce pan, heat the cream, milk, vanilla extract on medium-low for 5 minutes. Be sure to stir occasionally and not to let it boil. 3) After 5 minutes, add the cocoa powder to the milk mixture. Stir occasionally to keep the chocolate from sticking to the pan. Cook for 10 additional minutes. 4) Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, add the yolks and sugar. With a whisk, break the yolks and combine with the sugar. 5) Remove the liquid from the stovetop and strain into a bowl. Immediately begin to temper the yolk mixture with the warm mixture. To temper the yolks, whisk the eggs quickly while slowly adding the warm liquid (about 1/4 cup at a time) until all the liquid is combined. 6) Cover the bowl and place in the fridge. Let it chill for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours. 7) Place the ice cream mixture into the ice cream maker and mix for 20 minutes, or until the ice cream is thickened to the desired consistency. 8) Serve immediately for soft serve, or place in a freezer safe container and freeze for a firmer texture. Read More

Balsamic Cherry Peach Chicken Skillet

The other day during one of our Easy Diabetes Shopping tours, one of the guests told me that she had come to the tour so that she could learn what to eat besides “plain ol’ chicken and green beans”. While we all had a good chuckle with her, one of the things I told her is that our Health and Wellness team works hard to share how delicious healthy eating can be (including chicken)! And, it doesn’t have to be hard to prepare or include fancy ingredients!   Below is a recipe for Balsamic Cherry Peach Skillet. I have to admit, I’m equally excited for both the start of the cherry and peach season. So, I decided to add them both to this dish. Cherries have such great health benefits! They can help boost your immune system, reduce inflammation and may even help you get a better night’s sleep. Peaches also bring plenty to this dish. Just the smell alone can make you feel like you have stepped into summer! Plus, they also have nutrients to help support your eye health and immune system, and they are a great source of fiber. Both fruits help to add a little sweetness to this dish, while the acidity of the balsamic vinegar will help boost the flavor. Enjoy this easy dish for dinner. Try serving with brown rice (you can even grab a bag of plain frozen brown rice if you want to keep cooking to a minimum) and a side salad. It’s much more than just “plain ol’ chicken and green beans”!   Balsamic Cherry Peach Chicken Skillet Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced (about 3/4 cup) 1 1/4 lbs chicken breast tenderloins Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp honey 1 cup sliced firm but ripe peach (about 1 medium) 1 cup cherries, pitted 1 (14.5) oz can diced tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil ribbons   Directions 1) Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and saute 3 minutes, then push far to the side.   2) Add chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until golden, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a plate, while leaving oil and onions in skillet (if you don't have much oil left you can add another 1/2 Tbsp). 3) Add garlic to skillet and saute 20 seconds (you can push onions back to center if you haven't already). Add balsamic vinegar and cook and stir until reduced by half, about 1 minute. 4)  Stir in honey, then add in peaches and tomatoes and toss, season lightly with salt and pepper. Return chicken to skillet, nestling between peaches and tomatoes (you can lift some of the peaches and tomatoes over the chicken to create more room), cover skillet with lid, reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer until chicken has cooked through (it should register 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer), about 6 to 9 minutes. Top with fresh basil and serve.    We can help you eat more fruits & vegetables! Fruits & Veggies--More Matters is a health initiative focused on helping Americans increase fruit and vegetable consumption for better health. The program is spearheaded by Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), a nonprofit organization that has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to help spread the word about the health benefits of adding MORE fruits and veggies to your diet. Products and recipes that carry the logo must meet strict nutrition criteria. These standards are set by CDC, the leading public health authority for the brand, to ensure products and recipes promoting the brand offer an overall healthy nutrient profile.  Read More

Macaroni and Cheese with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  “Mama, can you make the mac and cheese like I like it?” Done deal, little lady. “Mama, can you make ME the mac and cheese like I like it?” Absolutely, little man. I don’t know about you, but some days I feel like a made to order chef. Not that I don’t mind making my children the food they enjoy, but sometimes the variables change for each person in my household and it becomes a lot to juggle. For mac and cheese this is especially true. Everyone has a preference for how they want their cheese and pasta…even me. The kids are fairly basic, they want cheese and pasta… and for Eli, well, he wants chopped up bacon (I don’t blame him!). For me though, when it’s mac and cheese night, I like to spruce it up a bit with a hint of summer flavor and adult taste: fresh basil and cherry tomatoes straight from the garden. However, if there’s no garden fresh veggies in your backyard, no problem, Market Street’s produce section is basically the same thing. These two simple ingredients, which only require a few quick chops, enhance a simple bowl of mac and cheese. It suddenly makes the kid friendly meal you’re eating a bit more sophisticated. If you’re a little hesitant to make homemade macaroni and cheese, don’t be. It only takes one additional step to create a beloved, homemade American classic. Not only is it simple, but it also becomes a meal that is tailored to your family’s needs. Everyone wins. Here’s a quick look at what it takes to make the mac and cheese: Step 1: Boil noodles, set aside. Step 2: Melt butter and add flour, whisk until golden (Hurrah! You’ve now made a roux.) Step 3: Add warm milk to the roux and continue to whisk until mixture is thickened. Step 4: Add cheese and salt, stir. Step 5: Combine noodles with cheese mixture, stir. Now, here’s a few pleasant little hints on creating made to order mac and cheese: 1. Don’t just stick to one type of cheese. Get to know different flavors with different assortments of cheeses (gruyere and white cheddar, gouda and parmesan, just to name a few. Take a stroll through my favorite spot at Market Street and fall in love with the amazing cheese assortment. Strike up a conversation with the cheese mongers, they love to talk shop and will direct you to some tasty cheeses.  2. Let your kids get involved with the cooking process. Let them select their favorite cheese, add the ingredients and stir. Maybe even diverge from the typically “elbow” noddle and opt for ___________. 3. Upgrade the macaroni and cheese with unique toppings. Pick up a rotisserie chicken at the _________ department and grab a few canned hatch green chiles. Turn the mac and cheese bowl into a chicken and green chile mac and cheese delight! 4. Save the leftovers and make mac and cheese bites the next day (find this recipe at www.apleasantlittlekitchen.com). These turn into tasty treats that are also freezer friendly. Macaroni and Cheese with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Serves 4-6 Author note: I prefer to add the cherry tomatoes per individual bowl. This allows me to add as much or as little tomatoes as desired. This makes reheating the mac and cheese the next day for leftovers a bit easier—the noodles warm up easier and the tomatoes and basil stay fresh with every serving. There is nothing fancy about this recipe. It is a basic macaroni and cheese that is essentially a one-pot wonder. Feel free to use whatever cheese you prefer. If limited on time, a shredded cheese blend works wonderfully and makes for an even quicker meal. I warm my milk for about 3 minutes in a measuring cup in the microwave.   Ingredients 2 cups dry macaroni 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed 1 1/2 cups shredded manchego cheese 2 tablespoons crème fraiche 1 teaspoon kosher salt cherry tomatoes, sliced basil leaves, torn  Instructions 1. Boil the macaroni per the package directions, strain and set aside. 2. In the same pan that the noodles were cooked in, add the butter and melt over medium heat. 3. Once the butter is melted, add the flour and whisk. Continue to whisk until the flour has turned a light golden color, about 2-4 minutes. 4. Add the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is thickened, about 2-3 minutes. 5. Add the cheese, crème fraiche and salt. Place the cooked macaroni into the cheese mixture. Stir to combine. 6. Place into individual serving bowls, top with cherry tomatoes and basil. Stir well and serve warm. Read More

Shortbread Cookies with Cherry Jam Buttercream Frosting

  Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Cookies. It’s such a powerful word. Just a whisper of it can move mountains and turn a weary heart to joy. At least it does in my house.   “If you pick up ALL the toys in the living room, you can have a cookie.” Mountains moved.   “Please. Stop crying. If you get your emotions together, I’ll give you a cookie.” Hearts turned from weariness to joy. Cookies, what would I do without you?    Because this little bribe, I mean treat, is going to the people I love the most shouldn’t I make sure it’s the best quality? Absolutely yes. The best quality you can provide varies for each family and this is okay. For us it’s homemade. King Arthur’s All-Purpose flour from Market’s Street baking aisle, along with Neilson-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract and Imperial Sugar: quality, trustworthy products.   Don’t get me wrong, I do buy boxed cookies and divvy out with joy, but when I can give my children homemade baked goods it’s an even bigger sugar rush. One of my favorite and easiest cookie recipes involves only five ingredients and about 15 minutes of my time. Plus, the dough is freezer friendly and is likened to the slice-and-bake variety that is oh so fun.     Shortbread cookies. Gently cream sugar and room temperature butter. Add flour, salt and vanilla extract. Separate into two dough balls and place onto parchment. Roll into a cylinder and freeze for 30 minutes. Slice. Bake. The world rejoices. Warm, fresh homemade cookies--- ready to treat your family. This cookie is a shortbread cookie. Simple, delicious and full of eating options. Crumble and add it to homemade ice cream. Or smear ice cream between two cookies and, viola, an ice cream sandwich. Even better, now that July 4th is right around the corner, grab some cherries from the produce section at Market Street and whip up a cherry butter cream frosting. Serve with a side of blueberries and there’s a patriotic dessert waiting to be enjoyed by all your American patriots. Cookies. Mountain movers, joy givers--- lovingly made by you.   Shortbread Cookies with Cherry Buttercream Frosting Makes about 28 cookies Ingredients: 2 cups butter, room temperature 3/4 cups sugar 2 1/4 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoon vanilla extract cherry butter cream frosting, optional (see recipe below)   Directions: 1) Heat the oven to 375 degrees. 2) With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar on low until incorporated, about 30 seconds. 3) Add the flour, salt and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until just incorporated, about 30-40 seconds. 4) Turn off the mixer and form two dough balls. 5) Rolls the dough into parchment paper or plastic wrap, forming a cylinder. 6) Place in the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes. 7) Remove from the freezer and slice the cookies about ¼ inch thick. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. 8) Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack for 2 hours. 9) Once the cookies are room temperature. Add the cherry butter cream frosting on top of the cookies.   for the cherry buttercream frosting 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoon cherry jam (see recipe below)   1)With an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar. Slowly add the remaining ingredients until fully incorporated.   for the cherry jam 3 pounds fresh cherries, pitted pinch of kosher salt 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cinnamon stick   1) In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Stir and cover. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2) Remove the lid, stir the mixture and increase the heat to medium or medium-high. Cook for 35-45 minutes (the cherries should maintain a steady boil). Stir frequently to prevent burning. When the mixture is reduced, thickened and coats the back of a spoon it is finished cooking. 3) Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Store in the fridge. Read More

Salmon Burgers

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  For half of this year my little family of four was obsessed with a newly established burger joint down the road from our house. Every Friday when we venture out as a family to eat dinner we would ask the kids, “where do you want to eat tonight?” The answer was almost always the beloved new restaurant. When it comes to eating out I’m not one to stick with repeating a menu item. With every repeat restaurant visit I tend to bounce around the menu to sample all the meal offerings to best decide how well I like the food of the restaurant. With Randy’s assistance, I made it through most of the “land” burgers (beef, chicken and lamb) at the new burger joint. So one day I wandered over to the burgers of the sea and there was one that caught my attention: salmon burger with horseradish. It struck a craving I didn’t know existed. Mmmmm…salmon burger with horseradish. Yes and yes. Great anticipation grew in me during those moments I waited for dinner to arrive. I had actually never had a salmon burger before. It was just too exciting. When my dinner was plonked down in front of me, my excitement halted. Quickly. What I ordered was a salmon burger, but what I got was a salmon sandwich with a sad piece of ice berg lettuce and a sorry spread of horseradish. Bummer. I was so not impressed. I politely ate the sandwich but slowly built within myself determination to one day eat the salmon burger of my dreams. However, I knew I was going have to make it. That wasn’t going to be a problem. All I needed was a grocery store to make all my salmon burger dreams come true. Easy peasy. Off to Market Street I went. After a conversation with the fish monger I determined the type of salmon needed to make the burger (fresh Atlantic salmon that had already been deboned!). He politely skinned the fish for me (because I asked, which I suggest you do the same…they want to help make your kitchen prep easier) and I was off to gather the other ingredients. There wasn’t many items to get, because this recipe contains some of the most basic ingredients: mayonnaise, salt, lemon, rosemary. Then time to pick up the toppings, which will make the burger even better: green onions, green apples, horseradish and cream cheese. I’m in salmon burger heaven just thinking about all of it. Finally, there’s the buns--- the heavenly slider buns made fresh from Market Street’s bakery. Dinner time couldn’t come fast enough. Once home, it was a matter of minutes before I had the salmon burgers prepped and on standby to cook up in a cast iron skillet come dinnertime. This meal was homemade goodness and one that finally fulfilled my salmon burger dreams just like I imagined.   Salmon Burgers with Green Onion, Green Apple and Horseradish Makes 10 burgers Author note: Be sure the salmon used is deboned. Use an instant read thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked salmon burgers.   Ingredients 2 pounds salmon, skin removed and deboned 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 rosemary sprigs, leaves removed zest of 1-2 lemons 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 bunches green onions, ends trimmed off and the green parts halved 3 green apples, thinly sliced slider buns, toasted horseradish cream, for topping (see recipe below)   Directions 1. Cut the salmon into large chunks. Place in a food processor with the salt, mayonnaise, rosemary leaves and lemon zest. Pulse 10-12 times. 2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Make 6 inch wide patties with the salmon mixture. Place on the baking sheet. 3. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. 4. In a skillet, heat the canola oil over moderately high heat. Once the pan is thoroughly heated and the oil shimmering, add the salmon patties to the skillet (about 3 to 4 patties, depending on the size of the skillet). 5. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, for a total of 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. 6. While the patties are cooking, add the green onions in small batches. Cook until they are softened and browned. Set aside. 7. Add a generous smear of horseradish cream to a toasted bun, top with a salmon patty, a handful of green onions and apple slices.   For the horseradish cream 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 3/4 cups whipped cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt zest of 1 lemon juice of 1/2 lemon Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. Read More

How To Preserve Hatch Chiles

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  When August hits, Randy and I roll up our sleeves and know it’s Hatch go time. Prepping Hatch chiles to freeze for the months outside of August isn’t a work of art. All it takes is a little bit of heat and a few hours of your time…and if you like, a few friends accompanied with some tasty drinks. Make Hatch preservation an experience that makes you want to do it every year. Buy a case, invite friends over and grill. While we buy the pre-roasted Hatch chiles at Market Street for ease of use, we also enjoy stocking up on fresh chiles and roasting our own. Rest assured and know Hatch chiles are easy to preserve and worth the time it takes. If you follow our lead and stock up (whichever method you choose), come January when you crave the unmistakable Hatch flavor, all you’ll have to do is forage in the freezer, thaw and enjoy. A few pointers when roasting chiles: Flat chiles are the easiest to roast. An oven or a grill is all you need. It takes time to work through the steps. Rubber gloves can be helpful when peeling and seeding the chiles to keep hands from getting too “Hatchy.” A Hatch Margarita makes this experience even more enjoyable (see below for the recipe). Pop on over to your local Market Street and load up your cart with Hatch green chiles. Whether you’re roasting your own or letting Market Street do the roasting work, it’s well worth it to freeze fresh Hatch green chiles to enjoy all year long. Happy Hatching! How to Grill Hatch Green Chiles 1) Heat the grill to 450-500 degrees. Be sure that the coals (or burners) are ignited everywhere that you want to place the chiles. This process works best with direct heat. 2) Wash and dry the chiles. 3) Arrange the chiles on the grate leaving space between them. Be sure to lay them perpendicular to the grate to keep them from sliding through. 4) Roast for about 5 minutes. Flip the chiles and rearrange if needed for even cooking. Roast for another 5 minutes. You are looking for a good char on most of the chile and should see the skin bubbling up from the meat. Remove any that are done roasting and continue to flip and rearrange until the whole batch is done. How to Broil Hatch green chiles 1) Heat the broiler to 500 degrees. 2) Wash and dry the chiles. 3) Place the chiles on a foil lined baking sheet on the top rack. Broil for 6 minutes. 4) Once blackened and blistered, flip the chiles over and continue to broil for an additional 5 minutes. If not blistered enough, broil for an addition 1 minute.   The final steps to preparing Hatch green chiles: Once the chiles are well blistered (the chiles need to be blistered all over, this helps to loosen the skin) place in a airtight container (or zip-close bag) and let cool for about 15 minutes. This process captures steam and continues to loosen the skin from the meat. *If you bought your chiles already roasted and don’t plan on roasting your own, you can skip straight to here.* Once cool to the touch, remove the chiles from the container and peel off the outer layer of skin. This process, if the chile skins are well blistered, is simple. Take any loose bit of blistered chile skin and begin to pull. The outer layer will come off in a two to three peels, or if well charred the skin will flake off. Be sure to remove as much as the skin as possible. Next, cut off the stem and slice the chile down the middle (hot dog style). Be sure not to cut through the chile, just the top portion of it. Using your hands or a paring knife, gently remove the seeds. Place the chiles in an airtight container and place in the fridge to use throughout the week. How to freeze Hatch green chiles: Once the skin, stem and seeds have been removed, let the chiles come to room temperature. Place the chiles into a freezer safe bag and remove as much air from the bag as you can before sealing. Lay flat in the freezer. *an optional freezing technique is to vacuum seal the Hatch green chiles. Hatch Green Chile Margarita Author note: The amount of agave needed may vary depending upon the sweetness of the limeade used. Adjust accordingly.   Ingredients: ice 2 ounces Hatch infused tequila (see below) 1/2 ounce grand marnier 2 1/2 ounce limeade juice of 1/2 lime 1 teaspoon agave syrup   Directions: 1) Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker (or a cup) and shake. 2) Strain and pour over ice, serve immediately.   for the Hatch infused tequila Author note: The heat level of the infused tequila will be determined by the chile.   Ingredients: 1 Hatch green chile, stem removed and seeded 1 1/2 cups Tequila   Directions: 1) Place the green chile into a glass container. Pour the tequila over the chile. 2) Seal and let infuse for 24 hours. 3) Remove chile and strain tequila into an glass airtight container. Read More

Breakfast Cookies

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Oatmeal is always a sure-fire way to fill up my babies in the morning, which means this nutritional grain is a favorite of mine.The six and four year old never complain when a warm bowl of oatmeal is placed in front of them. I think it's because they know what follows.Peanut butter and an array of their favorite toppings normally attend the oatmeal party. The pb and brown sugar is spooned into their bowl. They stir. Then all the toppings are placed in front of them, buffet style: raisins, bananas, chocolate chips and sometimes sprinkles if I'm feeling generous. Sometimes if I'm feeling extra-fun I place them in cupcake tins. They go bonkers for it.However there are weeks when putting together this somewhat simple meal seems too daunting.It's not fast enough! It takes too much time! I have to get ALL these toppings out? During these moments I’ve thought "I need an oatmeal cookie. One that contains all these pieces balled up together so I can just toss them to my kids and still know I've given them a hearty breakfast.After multiple instances of wishing I had made oatmeal cookies and had a stash stored in the pantry and freezer I finally bit the bullet. Okay. I'll bake. Thankfully this didn't require a trip outside my house. I had everything in my kitchen...including the over-ripe bananas.Out comes the stand mixer and all the measuring cups. The kids pull up their cooking stools and we go to baking town.The kids add the over-ripe bananas and brown sugar. I add the freshly ground peanut butter from Market Street. The local Texas honey is squeezed out of the container in turns. And then I add the oatmeal. Ugh.Let me retract the earlier statement I did NOT have enough ingredients. There wasn't enough oatmeal which means 1) I could toss what we've mixed up or 2) just pop into the car and make a quick trip to the grocery store.To Market Street we go.The kids didn't mind because that meant they got a free cookie from the bakery and a piece of fruit from the kids’ club station in the produce department. They were happy. I grabbed the oatmeal and decided that these cookies would be eaten up in jiffy so I probably should just pick up more items to make another batch of cookies. I threw in a gallon of organic milk for good measure because...cookies and milk.This was the cherry on top for the little ones. More cookies meant they got to turn on the peanut butter contraption. Down the baking aisle we went and they each took turns turning on the grinder as it pumped out freshly ground unsalted peanut butter.Once home the cookie batter was completed with the newly purchased oatmeal. Then the batter was scooped into perfectly sized balls using an ice cream scoop. 20 minutes later I had 30+ cookies filled with oatmeal, peanut butter, bananas and honey ready to help me with the morning scramble. Breakfast Cookies Makes 30 cookies Author note: These cookies are very basic. Raisins, nuts and chocolate chips would be great additions. Additional salt sprinkled on top of the cookies is a nice finishing touch. These cookies are freezer friendly.   Ingredients: 1/4 c unsalted butter, melted 1/2 c brown sugar 4 over-ripe bananas 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup honey 1 cup peanut butter 6 cups rolled oats   Directions: 1) Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 2) In a large bowl cream the butter, sugar and bananas using a paddle attachment until the bananas are well mashed and all ingredients are well mixed. 3) Add the eggs, vanilla extract, salt and baking soda. Mix well. 4) Add the peanut butter and honey. Continue to mix. 5) Add the oats and mix until well incorporated. 6) With an ice cream scoop, scoop out the batter onto a lightly oiled baking sheet. 7) Bake for 22-25 minutes. Read More

Thai Broccoli Rice

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  Ricing veggies at home is as easy as, well, rice. Riced veggies (typically cauliflower, broccoli and sweet potato) are essentially vegetables that have been pulsed in a food processor and left small and "rice sized." Easy peasy. If you’re still wondering about the concept of riced vegetables let me expound. The beauty of the “riced” concept is it takes some not so lovable vegetables, like cauliflower and broccoli, and chops them until they are not so recognizable while still maintaining their nutritional value. Genius. Plus, it’s a different spin on how to eat your veggies and that’s always fun.There are a few approaches to making and using the riced vegetables: 1) Cut the vegetables into florets, place into the food processor and puree until it is broken into rice-like consistency. Serve raw.2) Repeat the above steps, however add an additional step, sauté for about 3-5 minutes with your favorite oils, spices and vegetables. Serve cooked.3) Cut the broccoli or cauliflower (or combination of the two) into florets, sauté on the stovetop and then puree in food processor until rice like consistency develops. Serve cooked. These three steps are just the very basics. Incorporating flavor is up to you. However just a bit of salt, fresh herbs, and your favorite oil can make these bites full of flavor. Here are a few other ideas to make the riced vegetable a staple in your kitchen: 1) Combine with favorite herbs, nuts and other chopped vegetables. Toss with olive oil and salt. Serve chilled or warm.2) Add soft cheese, like goat or feta, to the riced vegetables.3) Add a runny egg on top to make a warm bowl of riced veggies into a protein packed meal. To make this experience of ricing veggies at home even easier, let Market Street provide the cut veggies, like broccoli and cauliflower. One of my favorite riced vegetable dish is Thai Broccoli Rice. This recipe requires broccoli florets (that I pick up in the produce department already cut, washed and bagged) and shredded cabbage (which is also readily available near the broccoli). The only chopping I have to do is for fresh ginger, garlic, onion and serrano, all of which infuse the cooking oil with a punch of flavor for this recipe. A few dashes of fish and soy sauce from the international food aisle from Market Street and additional layers of flavor. Fresh cilantro, mint and lime juice finish off this easy meal with flavor and color. Start the new year off right with fresh ingredients and veggies from Market Street. Give them all a quick blitz in the food processor and let the new year bring a new spin on vegetables. Thai Broccoli Rice Serves 6 Author note: The level of heat is up to you. If you prefer a lot of heat, do not seed the serrano pepper. If you prefer a little bit of heat, remove a bit of the stem and seeds. Use a low sodium tamari, this will allow you to control the salt level a bit more.    Ingredients 8 cups broccoli florets 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 1 serrano pepper, chopped 4 cups cabbage, shredded juice of 1 lime 8 basil leaves 1 cup cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari (or low sodium soy sauce) 1/2 teaspoon of salt (optional)   Directions 1. In a food processor, puree the broccoli until a rice-like consistency develops. This may have to be done in two batches depending on the size of your food processor. 2. In a large flat bottomed skillet, add the oil, onion, garlic, ginger and serrano and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes. Stir occasionally. 3. Add the cabbage and coat with the infused oil. Cook for 4 minutes. 4. Add the riced broccoli and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally. 5. Add the fish sauce and soy sauce and cook for 1 minute. 6. Remove from the heat and add the basil, cilantro and lime juice. Stir well. Serve warm. Read More

Strawberry S’mores Tart

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  I live with three humans whose love language revolves around sweets... and even more specifically, chocolate. And it’s not just my immediate family that tends to feel loved when given a sweet treat, even my best friend is fueled by chocolate. I’ve come to accept this fate to shower favorites with chocolate love. For my love-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe I went with a dessert that my favorite people would appreciate. One particular sweetie I’ve always wanted to make at home is marshmallow fluff. It does seem a bit intimidating, but after a bit of research I realize that marshmallow fluff is in fact: 1. marshmallow crème. 2. easy to make. In order to create marshmallow crème just a few ingredients and a little bit of boiling and whipping time is needed. Corn syrup, water, sugar, egg whites, and vanilla extract is all that’s needed to make a delectably gooey marshmallow fluff. There are so few ingredients that I think it would be just an 8 minute pop in to Market Street to make this marshmallow crème dream come true. (OK if you bring the kids along it’ll probably be 15 minutes because there’s always a need to get a free cookie at the bakery and a free piece of fruit from the Kids Club produce stand in the produce department. Either way, you’re going to have a quick trip to a delightful grocery store.) Once home add about 20 minutes of work time and homemade marshmallow crème “fluff” will be yours. So why all this talk around marshmallow fluff? Well because it is the topper to a decadent Strawberry S’mores Tart that I plan to create for my loved ones on Valentine’s Day. The tart contains a graham cracker crust (I opted for a store bought crust) that’s filled with homemade chocolate ganache. Once the chocolate is chilled and hardened, the tart is topped with a layer of strawberry jam and homemade marshmallow crème “fluff”. It is a delightful treat that is rich, decadent and perfect for celebrating those you love to love on Valentine’s Day…. …especially those dears who fill their love tank with chocolate. Strawberry S’mores Tart Serves 8    Ingredients graham cracker pie crust chocolate ganache filling (recipe below) strawberry jam marshmallow crème “fluff” (recipe below)   Directions 1. Fill a graham cracker pie crust with the warm chocolate ganache. Place in the fridge and chill until the filling is hardened, about 2 to 3 hours. 2. Remove the tart from the fridge. Spread a generous amount of strawberry jam on top of the chocolate ganache almost covering the entire top of the tart. Leave a little bit of space between the jam and the top edge of the crust. 3. Spread a generous amount of marshmallow fluff on top of the jam. Serve chilled. for the chocolate ganache filling Ingredients 12 ounce unsweetened chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/8ths pinch of salt 1 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract   Directions 1. Place the chocolate, butter and salt into a large mixing bowl. Set aside. 2. Place the cream into a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately remove the cream from the heat and strain into the mixing bowl over the chocolate. 3. Stir until the chocolate and butter has melted and is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract. Use as directed in recipe. (For the s’mores tart pour the chocolate ganache into a graham cracker pie crust. Place into the fridge and chill until hardened, about 2-3 hours).   for the marshmallow crème “fluff” Author note: This recipe requires a candy thermometer.   Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon water 4 egg whites 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract   Directions 1. Combine the water, sugar and corn syrup into a sauce pan. Stir to combine. Cook over high until it reaches 240 degrees (about 15 minutes). Do not stir while the corn syrup mixture is cooking. 2. Meanwhile, with an electric mixer on high whip the egg whites and cream of tartar in a large stainless steel bowl until stiff peak forms, about 3-4 minutes. 3. Add the vanilla extract to the egg whites. 4. Once the corn syrup mixture has reached 240 degrees, remove it from the heat. Lower the mixer speed to low and slowly pour the corn syrup mixture into the egg white peaks. Once the syrup has been poured into the egg whites, increase the speed to medium high and continue to whip until the marshmallow crème is fluffy, about 7 to 8 minutes. 5. Let the marshmallow crème “fluff” cool. Place in airtight containers and store in the fridge up to two weeks. Read More

Grilled Pork Taco Bar

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen.  Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.  When cooking for a crowd I always take a few moments to consider the meal as a whole. I also ask myself a few questions: 1. How many people am I feeding? 2. What are my guests food preferences? 3. How can I fulfill everyone’s food cravings? 4. Will this meal make them content? 5. Will they want to try to make this at home? Welcoming others into my home is something I take seriously and am honored to do— that’s why I ask these questions. I want anyone who walks through my door to feel welcomed, loved, special and… well-fed. For my upcoming July 4th grilling menu I plan to grill Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloins in the form of kebabs to be used for a taco bar. The answers to those questions listed above for this 4th of July gathering would be: 1. I’m feeding a handful of people. 2. The food preferences are minimal (i.e. not very many picky eaters) with my guests. 3. There needs to be options to meet all the cravings—must have lots of taco toppings! 4. This meal will make them very happy and satisfied. 5. Absolutely yes! Anyone could totally make this at home especially with the ease and tastiness of Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloins. It all started when I noticed the Smithfield pork tenderloins at Market Street. These were not the average plain pork tenderloins. I noticed they were pre-marinated and there were several options. Applewood Smoked Bacon! Smoked Mesquite! Roasted Garlic and Herb! Hooooray! With Smithfield by my side, I know I can easily provide multiple options of deliciously marinated pork for my dinner guests. The variety of marinades are great which means everyone will be happy with the selection of the protein. Plus with a trusted friend like Smithfield I don’t have to worry about the outcome. I know the pork is going to be perfect. To make the grilling experience a little bit unique I opted to not just grill the pork tenderloin but to cube the tenderloin and place it on skewers with alternating vegetables. The vegetables on the kebabs will vary—red onion, asparagus and garlic or bell pepper, potato, and white onion, just to name a few combinations. This taco bar will include not only a variety of Smithfield marinated pork but also a variety of veggies. Guest can grab the skewers that have their favorite pork flavor and vegetable combination. There will also be corn tortillas, flour tortillas, salsa, guacamole, fresh onions, fresh cilantro, queso fresca and Mexican crema to finish off the tacos. Grilling with Smithfield and Market Street by my side makes for a happy and a much anticipated meal. Removing one of the most involved elements, creating several different marinades, allows me to be a more involved with the different vegetables and toppings for the tacos. Ultimately my dinner guests will feel welcomed, loved, happy and…well-fed. What a great find! Market Street and Smithfield are the perfect partners for this grilling season. Delicious fresh pork combined with quality fresh produce-- it makes my dinner-hosting grill-loving heart extremely happy. I know it will do the same for you.   Save big on the star of the show and download your digital coupon here for $3 off Smithfield Fresh Pork. Just search "Smithfield." Expires 7/10/18 Grilled Pork Taco Bar Serves 4-8 Author note: Smithfield offers a variety of marinated pork cuts and flavors that work wonderfully for this recipe. I prefer to choose 2-3 different marinated pork tenderloins to provide a variety of flavors for this meal. The marinated pork options are: roasted garlic and herb, slow smoked mesquite, applewood bacon and sweet teriyaki. Remember, the amount of vegetables used is dependent upon how many people you plan to serve and how many kebabs you plan to make. I’ve listed the vegetables that I like to use in ingredient list below. Have fun with the toppings for the tacos too! The more options there are, the more taco varieties that can be created.   Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces yellow onion, cut into bite-sized pieces red onion, cut into bite-sized pieces asparagus, tough ends removed and remaining pieces quartered yellow squash, cut into bite-sized pieces bell peppers, seeded and cut into large chunks small golden potatoes, halved or quartered garlic cloves, peeled flour tortillas corn tortillas salsa, for topping guacamole, for topping queso fresca, for topping Mexican crema, for topping yellow onions, diced, for topping chopped fresh cilantro, for topping   1) Heat the grill to 350-400 degrees. 2) Assemble the kebabs. I prefer four pieces of meat per kebab with two to three veggie combinations. For example: onion, asparagus, pork, bell pepper. 3) Place the kebabs on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the pork reaches 140 degrees. 4) Remove the kebabs and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. 5) Heat up the tortillas in a skillet, microwave or oven. 6) Serve the kebabs with the tortillas and an assortment of toppings. Read More

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