I do all the time. I catch myself daydreaming sometimes about things that have happened, might happen or even things that will never happen. And I wonder why! Some things happen in our lives that we will never ever understand why they did. I daily think of things that have happened and there's no explanation why it did, it just did. You look at other people sometimes and wonder how they get through things. I have always said it takes a special person to get through that or something to that effect and say, "man, I could never go through what they did." But I am sure I could. I always think my little problems are huge until I turn on the news or get a phone call and soon realize that my problem is so very small compared to others.
Two women in the past week have really been on my mind. One was Catherine Hamil here in OKC that lost her two boys during the last tornado May 24th and then another really young girl only 22 years old in my old hometown, Victoria. She dozed off and while she slept her two small children and boy (2) and a girl (3) fell into their family pool and drowned. They showed her picture in the paper and her face was just filled with pain. I felt so sorry for her it made me cry right in my chair. It crushed me I was sobbing. These mom's lives are changed forever. Their hearts are broken and they will never be repaired. I don't talk to all of my kids on a daily basis and until all of this has happened I never really thought much about it. But now there's no wondering why they don't call me and I just grateful that when they get the chance they CAN call me. These two mom's will never get that phone call. This is what I mean when I say our problems are small compared to others. Silly little things sometimes anger us at times and for me it makes me feel like at the time that my whole world is crashing in around me. It causes my heart to race, makes me think things I normally wouldn't think and I just hate that feeling of uncertainty. It's the not knowing.
As I get older I tend to look at things a lot differently. It used to bother me when I didn't hear from someone for a long time or never got a phone call. Now, that doesn't happen. Life happens daily for me! I am happy to have another day and whatever it brings I will deal with it. Not everyday is perfect for any of us I don't think anyways. But, I am certain of one thing, I definitely have way, way more good days than bad days. Not everyone is so fortunate.
I am a private person, I think so anyways. There's so much I don't say to people. I wish I could just write all my thoughts down somewhere, but there's not enough paper. Plus, I would never want anyone to read it if something should happen to me. I am sure I don't think like you or anyone else does. Can't explain what I mean by that, but that is the best way I can say it. There's so many things I like and dislike and I can't say them to people because everyone is so different. You and I would not and could not possibly agree with everything. Therefore, we have to keep things to ourselves! I would not hurt anyones feelings by saying something negative to them, but yet people say things to me all the time. Not necessarily hurtful things just things that make me say, Wow! Again, I wonder why.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Last Day of May . . .
Well, today is May 31st and what a week it has been. Goodness, tornadoes, so much devastation and the loss of two little bitty lives. A total of ten people in Oklahoma City and the surrounding area lost their lives due the violent storms that rolled through our area. One family has been through so much. The Hamils lost two of their precious little sons. The tornado just ripped right through their neighborhood and destroyed every home in the development. My heart was broken over this tragedy. I can't even imagine what they must be going through. Their other child a girl, 5, has finally been removed from the ICU to a regular room. What do you say to someone in this situation? It is truly beyond words. I just hope they turn to God for comfort because He will be the only one that will get them through this. I pray peace over this family and all of the others here and in Joplin, MO. Peoples lives are changed forever.
It was nice having my husband home for the past three days. We got so much accomplished inside and outside. I finally got two of the rooms I have been wanting to paint painted!! Now I only have my exercise room left to paint and I plan on doing that here within a month. My kids are moving back from Germany and I sure would like to have it all done before they get here. I do not want to have anything in here to do because I plan on spending every minute I can getting reacquainted with my precious granddaughter! She loves it here and our visit in January was only for 5 days. So we definitely have some catching up to do. The zoo, read books, color, oh, my I cannot wait!! I was thinking this morning that I hate to wish everyone's summer to be over, but for us grandparents the end of July just can't get here fast enough.
We had BBQ for supper tonight. I found some really nice pork ribs over the weekend and just had them with some roasted veggies and a cool cucumber salad. I do not, I repeat, do not like cucumbers at all!! I don't even like them touching anything that I plan on eating if they are in a salad. I love the smell, but that texture is gross. Sorry all you cucumber lovers out there. Now I am not ruling out that one day I may come across a dish where they are masked really well some sort of sauce, perhaps, I might try one, just one. But, until then, I'll make 'em and you eat 'em!!
Below is the recipe for the Marinated Cucumber Salad . . . I hope you like it. This recipe came from my friend Diane a few years back. She knew my husband loved cucumbers and sure enough this is definitely a keeper . . .
Marinated Cucumber Salad
5 cucumbers (peeled/sliced)
1 medium onion (sliced thin)
1 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp ground mustard
In a medium size bowl add all ingredients except for the cucumbers. Whisk well with a whisk and store in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. About 1 hour before getting ready to serve peel and slice the cucumbers. Pour the marinate over the cucumbers and mix well. Return to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
It was nice having my husband home for the past three days. We got so much accomplished inside and outside. I finally got two of the rooms I have been wanting to paint painted!! Now I only have my exercise room left to paint and I plan on doing that here within a month. My kids are moving back from Germany and I sure would like to have it all done before they get here. I do not want to have anything in here to do because I plan on spending every minute I can getting reacquainted with my precious granddaughter! She loves it here and our visit in January was only for 5 days. So we definitely have some catching up to do. The zoo, read books, color, oh, my I cannot wait!! I was thinking this morning that I hate to wish everyone's summer to be over, but for us grandparents the end of July just can't get here fast enough.
We had BBQ for supper tonight. I found some really nice pork ribs over the weekend and just had them with some roasted veggies and a cool cucumber salad. I do not, I repeat, do not like cucumbers at all!! I don't even like them touching anything that I plan on eating if they are in a salad. I love the smell, but that texture is gross. Sorry all you cucumber lovers out there. Now I am not ruling out that one day I may come across a dish where they are masked really well some sort of sauce, perhaps, I might try one, just one. But, until then, I'll make 'em and you eat 'em!!Below is the recipe for the Marinated Cucumber Salad . . . I hope you like it. This recipe came from my friend Diane a few years back. She knew my husband loved cucumbers and sure enough this is definitely a keeper . . .
Marinated Cucumber Salad
1 medium onion (sliced thin)
1 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp marjoram
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp ground mustard
In a medium size bowl add all ingredients except for the cucumbers. Whisk well with a whisk and store in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. About 1 hour before getting ready to serve peel and slice the cucumbers. Pour the marinate over the cucumbers and mix well. Return to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, Monday . . .
It's a wonderful Monday morning! I feel so good today and it's one day closer until my babies get back home! Walked outside this morning and took a picture of a huge orange sun this morning as it was coming up! It was so darn pretty. Sadness, in the midwest, though. Just heard on the TV that at least 89 people have been confirmed dead from that F-5 tornado last night. Goodness, we have lost a lot of people this year from tornadoes!! We, too, are supposed to have some really bad weather today and tomorrow I guess. I do really pay attention to the TV when the weatherman is on about tornadoes. If he says there's one coming it usually does. In a weird way I would love to see one, but I would like it to be miles away from me or any one else. I have seriously thought putting in a tornado shelter. My neighbors have one and have told us on several occasions to come over and use it even if they were't home. I know sometimes that sky overhead turns a little shade of green and it really scares me. I just want a place where I can take my dogs with me. I couldn't imagine having to take shelter and leave them behind.
On, a happier note!! We started our project in the house. I have wanted bead board down my hall for a few months now and my wonderful loving husband started it yesterday for me! I can't wait until it is done. We are going to do a little each day until it is complete. I bought the paint to paint the wall and will start on that as soon as the boards are in place. The color is Cornbread which is what my great room is painted. It will give it a nice flow down the hall. I have so many pictures to hang up and some small shelving, too. After that I am starting on my laundry room. It will be nice and bright and I have all sorts of cool ideas for that room. Since laundry is not my favorite task I wanted a cheery place to be in! It will be pink . . . surprise! I picked out some paint cards yesterday that I liked for my entry way also. I'm thinking a really pretty light sage color. It will have shelving all the way around at the top and some twinkle lights. It will look very homey when it is completed. As far as what is left in the house to paint I have my guest room/exercise room. That color I have picked out is called Wampum. It is a really pretty, light soft plum color. I will put sheers in there so that the light coming in is muted just a bit. Right now it is really bright in there. We use the room a lot and I don't want to shut off the beautiful view of the sunrise in the morning and the natural light. Sheers will be perfect!! Then what will I do? I am quite sure I will find new projects to do. I really want to get all of this done before my family gets back. I want to have all my time free to spend time with those adorable and precious grands of mine!! I see many trips to the zoo, parks and lake in my near future!!
We had such a nice and productive weekend I hated to see it end! I had to throw something together last night for dinner that was quick and easy. We all know the benefits of tomatoes!! Well, this side dish is super simple and the health benefits are over the moon!! Cooked tomatoes are one of the most nutritious things you can put in your body! This is a family favorite. And once again, I only use Hunt's so I can't guarantee the taste of any other kind. I like Hunt's for the simple reason, they always taste fresher and they have a little salt in them.
Baked Tomatoes
1 large can Hunt's Whole Tomatoes (do not drain)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh cracked pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pout tomatoes into baking dish and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Add cracked pepper do not stir. Bake in oven for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese has browned. This dish goes with any kind of meat, roast, chicken, meatloaf, etc. I am sure it will become a favorite for your family, too . . .
On, a happier note!! We started our project in the house. I have wanted bead board down my hall for a few months now and my wonderful loving husband started it yesterday for me! I can't wait until it is done. We are going to do a little each day until it is complete. I bought the paint to paint the wall and will start on that as soon as the boards are in place. The color is Cornbread which is what my great room is painted. It will give it a nice flow down the hall. I have so many pictures to hang up and some small shelving, too. After that I am starting on my laundry room. It will be nice and bright and I have all sorts of cool ideas for that room. Since laundry is not my favorite task I wanted a cheery place to be in! It will be pink . . . surprise! I picked out some paint cards yesterday that I liked for my entry way also. I'm thinking a really pretty light sage color. It will have shelving all the way around at the top and some twinkle lights. It will look very homey when it is completed. As far as what is left in the house to paint I have my guest room/exercise room. That color I have picked out is called Wampum. It is a really pretty, light soft plum color. I will put sheers in there so that the light coming in is muted just a bit. Right now it is really bright in there. We use the room a lot and I don't want to shut off the beautiful view of the sunrise in the morning and the natural light. Sheers will be perfect!! Then what will I do? I am quite sure I will find new projects to do. I really want to get all of this done before my family gets back. I want to have all my time free to spend time with those adorable and precious grands of mine!! I see many trips to the zoo, parks and lake in my near future!!
We had such a nice and productive weekend I hated to see it end! I had to throw something together last night for dinner that was quick and easy. We all know the benefits of tomatoes!! Well, this side dish is super simple and the health benefits are over the moon!! Cooked tomatoes are one of the most nutritious things you can put in your body! This is a family favorite. And once again, I only use Hunt's so I can't guarantee the taste of any other kind. I like Hunt's for the simple reason, they always taste fresher and they have a little salt in them.
Baked Tomatoes
1 large can Hunt's Whole Tomatoes (do not drain)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
fresh cracked pepper
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Saturday Afternoon Delight . . .
I loved that song "Afternoon Delight"! I think that was the name of it. Don't know who sang it or anything, but I do still hear it every once in awhile. Guess I will have to do some investigating! It's funny to me how some songs bring back or jar our memories of a certain day or an occasion. Does this ever happen to you? I hear songs and sometimes they immediately take me back to that very moment on what I was doing. Some are good memories and others...well, not so good. Hmmm, now I that wrote this all sorts of songs are coming to mind that reminded me of people or what I was doing! Boy, minds are strange things aren't they!
My husband and I had so much fun today! We went to town to run some errands, ate some mexican food, bought 2 new truck tires and I bought myself a new hummingbird feeder. It is not that we really did anything at all it just fun being together I guess! He made me laugh and I made him laugh and I'm still smiling. I have to get on the internet and look up the ratio for the sugar water for the hummingbirds. I saw one out there the other day and he didn't stick around because he didn't see a feeder. I sure hope he comes back soon. My husband tried to convince me to get one that looked like a strawberry, but I won and got the one I wanted! It is more girlie looking! He said they really don't care what it looks like I told him I totally disagree!
For my "afternoon delight" I made a Grilled Skirt Steak with a Mango Salsa. Goodness, it was so tasty! I know a lot of people won't even attempt to make skirt steak because they feel it is too tough. It is not that the meat is tough you just have to remember to cut it against the grain. I like to make this dish because it is quick and easy. Gosh, it cooks in about 10 minutes!! It takes me longer to get the fire going than it does to cook the actual piece of meat. You can do this in your home too on a cast iron grill if you have one and don't feel like getting the BBQ going. You just won't have the smoke taste, but it will still taste really good. I went to the market the other day and they had mangoes 5 for a dollar!! I bought 10 of them. I love them in my fruit shakes I make in the morning for breakfast or I just peel them and throw them in my salads, too. I love mangoes especially when they are fresh. The jar kind will work in a pinch like during the winter months, but when they are available I buy the fresh ones. That darn seed, though. What was God thinking? It is the most annoying thing to work around. I know Williams and Sonoma have a mango tool that deseeds the fruit, but I am leery about purchasing one, because I just don't think the seed is always in the same place. Look at one the next time you're in the grocery store they are all different shapes. It's not like an avocado or something. Oh, well, maybe I will break down and buy one one of these days.
The mango salsa can be made as hot as you like it, too. I like mine hot, but not so hot that it takes my breath away and then I can't taste the rest of my meal. My son on the other hand I can't make anything hot enough for him! I hope you enjoy this one. . .
Grilled Skirt Steak
1 Skirt Steak
1 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
Mix the sauce ingredients in small bowl until mixed. Place steak in gallon size baggie and pour marinade over the meat. Press out all the air and seal. Rub the baggie with your hands like your giving it a massage on both sides and then place in refrigerator. Let rest for at least 6 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, remove and discard marinade. Place on hot coals and cook about 5 minutes on each side. When cooked to your liking remove and place on cutting board cover with foil and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Remove foil and slice steak against the grain and serve with mango salsa rolled up in a flour tortilla.
Mango Salsa
4 mangoes diced (or however much you want to make)
1 red, green or orange bell pepper diced
1 jalapeno diced (or more if you want)
1 medium onion sliced thin and chopped
zest of 1 lime
juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Place the fruit on a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. I leave mine out and serve it at room temperature the flavor is just magnified when it is warm. Serve this on top of the grilled steak wrapped in a flour tortilla. Enjoy. . .
This salsa is also great on salmon, too!! Give that a try sometime as well . . .Bon Appetite
My husband and I had so much fun today! We went to town to run some errands, ate some mexican food, bought 2 new truck tires and I bought myself a new hummingbird feeder. It is not that we really did anything at all it just fun being together I guess! He made me laugh and I made him laugh and I'm still smiling. I have to get on the internet and look up the ratio for the sugar water for the hummingbirds. I saw one out there the other day and he didn't stick around because he didn't see a feeder. I sure hope he comes back soon. My husband tried to convince me to get one that looked like a strawberry, but I won and got the one I wanted! It is more girlie looking! He said they really don't care what it looks like I told him I totally disagree!
For my "afternoon delight" I made a Grilled Skirt Steak with a Mango Salsa. Goodness, it was so tasty! I know a lot of people won't even attempt to make skirt steak because they feel it is too tough. It is not that the meat is tough you just have to remember to cut it against the grain. I like to make this dish because it is quick and easy. Gosh, it cooks in about 10 minutes!! It takes me longer to get the fire going than it does to cook the actual piece of meat. You can do this in your home too on a cast iron grill if you have one and don't feel like getting the BBQ going. You just won't have the smoke taste, but it will still taste really good. I went to the market the other day and they had mangoes 5 for a dollar!! I bought 10 of them. I love them in my fruit shakes I make in the morning for breakfast or I just peel them and throw them in my salads, too. I love mangoes especially when they are fresh. The jar kind will work in a pinch like during the winter months, but when they are available I buy the fresh ones. That darn seed, though. What was God thinking? It is the most annoying thing to work around. I know Williams and Sonoma have a mango tool that deseeds the fruit, but I am leery about purchasing one, because I just don't think the seed is always in the same place. Look at one the next time you're in the grocery store they are all different shapes. It's not like an avocado or something. Oh, well, maybe I will break down and buy one one of these days.
The mango salsa can be made as hot as you like it, too. I like mine hot, but not so hot that it takes my breath away and then I can't taste the rest of my meal. My son on the other hand I can't make anything hot enough for him! I hope you enjoy this one. . .
Grilled Skirt Steak
1 Skirt Steak
1 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
Mix the sauce ingredients in small bowl until mixed. Place steak in gallon size baggie and pour marinade over the meat. Press out all the air and seal. Rub the baggie with your hands like your giving it a massage on both sides and then place in refrigerator. Let rest for at least 6 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, remove and discard marinade. Place on hot coals and cook about 5 minutes on each side. When cooked to your liking remove and place on cutting board cover with foil and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Remove foil and slice steak against the grain and serve with mango salsa rolled up in a flour tortilla.
Mango Salsa
4 mangoes diced (or however much you want to make)
1 red, green or orange bell pepper diced
1 jalapeno diced (or more if you want)
1 medium onion sliced thin and chopped
zest of 1 lime
juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Place the fruit on a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. I leave mine out and serve it at room temperature the flavor is just magnified when it is warm. Serve this on top of the grilled steak wrapped in a flour tortilla. Enjoy. . .
Friday, May 20, 2011
I'll Admit It, I Am A Lush. . .
For my Chocolate Lush!! I seriously could eat the pan of this dessert! Oh, if you love lemon, try it with lemon pudding it is to die for, too! I, on the other hand, am a chocoholic! Anything chocolate is hard, really hard for me to resist. I've been making this for years so I can't even begin to remember where this recipe came from. All I know is when I make it, it disappears really quickly!
My favorite part of this dessert is the shortbread crust. Gosh, butter, flour and nuts. Come on, who wouldn't love that! When it is baking the whole house just has this buttery aroma engulfing it. I bet if you have never made this before you'll be trying it real soon. . .
Chocolate Lush
The Shortbread Crust:
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 sticks butter (soft)
Mix together with fork or hands and pat into a 13 x 9 pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or just until lightly brown. Remove and let cool.
Second Layer:
3 packages instant chocolate pudding (Jello)
4 cups whole milk
Mix together and place in refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set up. When set pour onto cooled shortbread and spread out evenly. Top with the topping below.
Topping:
2 (8 oz.) Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese (room temperature)
2 cups Cool-Whip
2 cups powdered sugar
Place cream cheese in mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar. Once blended gently fold in the Cool-Whip. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the pudding sealing the edges and when done top with nuts.
My favorite part of this dessert is the shortbread crust. Gosh, butter, flour and nuts. Come on, who wouldn't love that! When it is baking the whole house just has this buttery aroma engulfing it. I bet if you have never made this before you'll be trying it real soon. . .
Chocolate Lush
The Shortbread Crust:
2 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
2 sticks butter (soft)
Mix together with fork or hands and pat into a 13 x 9 pan. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or just until lightly brown. Remove and let cool.
Second Layer:
3 packages instant chocolate pudding (Jello)
4 cups whole milk
Mix together and place in refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set up. When set pour onto cooled shortbread and spread out evenly. Top with the topping below.
Topping:
2 (8 oz.) Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese (room temperature)
2 cups Cool-Whip
2 cups powdered sugar
I love to grill. . .
Don't you love that very first BBQ of the spring? Nothing tops that first hot dog coming off the grill or those burgers, yummo! We wait all winter for the spring and summer so we can once again cook outdoors. I don't know what it is, but anything that is cooked on an open fire tastes 100 times better!! One of my favorite things about camping is the food!! That first cup of coffee on the open fire and then fried bacon and eggs. Oh, goodness, my mouth is watering already just thinking about it. One thing nice about being in the south is we can really BBQ all year long if we choose to. It never gets that cold where you can't stand outside long enough to flip a steak or some chicken.
I am the griller in my home! My husband can start the fire, but trust me, that's it! He wouldn't even know how to cook BBQ chicken!! We have been together for almost 22 years and he has NEVER cooked!! Nope, not once, ever!!! If I waited for him to cook, I'd be real skinny. He just doesn't have a clue on how to cook. I think it is so funny when I hear all of my friends talk about what a great cook their husbands are. He has told me on several occasions that he has no desire to cook. I do know guys that don't cook, but they are truly a rarity!! I enjoy cooking so much I couldn't imagine having to sit back and watch someone else do it for me, except in a restaurant of course. To me it is an escape and an adventure! Plus, my hubby is my biggest fan so I will not complain that he doesn't cook.
The other night for supper I made a Grilled Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin. It turned out so moist and I served it with my Auntie Pat's Green Rice. Seems like every time I make it I serve it with that rice. I had some mesquite and I used that along with some briquets and man it was so tasty!! I love meat that has been marinated. I actually allowed it to marinate all day.
Grilled Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
pork tenderloin (usually 2 to a pack)
1 bottle of teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup hoison sauce
3 TBSP sesame oil
4 cloves garlic (minced then mashed)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 TBSP fresh grated ginger
Mix all of the marinating ingredients in a bowl. Once mixed place pork tenderloins in to gallon size bag and pour all but 3/4 cup onto the meat. Keep the 3/4 cup reserved. (*see note below) Place in fridge and allow to sit for at least 5 to 6 hours. About 45 minutes before grilling remove from refrigerator allow to sit out at room temperature. Once fire is ready, remove the tenderloins and discard the juice and place on grill. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes each side then turn as needed until done.
Once done place on cutting board and cover with foil and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. Cut it at an angle and once it has all been sliced and placed on platter pour sauce all over the meat.
*While meat is marinating take the reserved sauce pour into saucepan and place on low heat. Cook until it thickens and reduces a bit. Once reduced set aside until ready to use. Before serving pour over the meat.
I am the griller in my home! My husband can start the fire, but trust me, that's it! He wouldn't even know how to cook BBQ chicken!! We have been together for almost 22 years and he has NEVER cooked!! Nope, not once, ever!!! If I waited for him to cook, I'd be real skinny. He just doesn't have a clue on how to cook. I think it is so funny when I hear all of my friends talk about what a great cook their husbands are. He has told me on several occasions that he has no desire to cook. I do know guys that don't cook, but they are truly a rarity!! I enjoy cooking so much I couldn't imagine having to sit back and watch someone else do it for me, except in a restaurant of course. To me it is an escape and an adventure! Plus, my hubby is my biggest fan so I will not complain that he doesn't cook.
The other night for supper I made a Grilled Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin. It turned out so moist and I served it with my Auntie Pat's Green Rice. Seems like every time I make it I serve it with that rice. I had some mesquite and I used that along with some briquets and man it was so tasty!! I love meat that has been marinated. I actually allowed it to marinate all day.
Grilled Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
pork tenderloin (usually 2 to a pack)
1 bottle of teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup hoison sauce
3 TBSP sesame oil
4 cloves garlic (minced then mashed)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 TBSP fresh grated ginger
Mix all of the marinating ingredients in a bowl. Once mixed place pork tenderloins in to gallon size bag and pour all but 3/4 cup onto the meat. Keep the 3/4 cup reserved. (*see note below) Place in fridge and allow to sit for at least 5 to 6 hours. About 45 minutes before grilling remove from refrigerator allow to sit out at room temperature. Once fire is ready, remove the tenderloins and discard the juice and place on grill. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes each side then turn as needed until done.
Once done place on cutting board and cover with foil and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. Cut it at an angle and once it has all been sliced and placed on platter pour sauce all over the meat.
Call me Speedy. . .
Well, that was the fastest trip ever. Not really. I put the dogs away, locked up the house, set the alarm, got to my car and changed my mind! It is just such a lazy day today and rainy so I just decided I will go to the bank tomorrow morning instead. Sounds like a much better plan doesn't it?
Several people have asked me for the recipe to my spinach artichoke dip. Of all the spinach dips I have tasted this one is my favorite. Someone, I can't remember who though, made a spinach dip that was made with that Knorr dip and it was served cold. I would love to find recipe it was delicious!! I think most spinach dips are served warm aren't they? I think it is the bacon in this one that I like the most. I mean really who doesn't like bacon, right! I also make mine a little extra crispy for this dish.
To serve it I just take pita bread and drizzle it with olive oil. Then take some kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper and sprinkle it on the oiled side. Cut the bread into four quarters and then cut each quarter into points. I then place them on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes. These go great with this dip! I prefer the whole wheat kind. If you are in a hurry or just don't want to bother with them any chip would work. Anyways, here it is and I hope you like it. . .
Spinach Artichoke Dip
1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen spinach
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts (drained)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 container Alouette garlic and herb cheese spread (room temp)
9 slices crispy cooked bacon
1 (8 oz) sour cream
1/2 Hellman's mayonnaise
dash of S & P
Place thawed spinach in a colander to drain for several hours. When ready to prepare the dish squeeze out all of the remaining water with your hands. Break the spinach up with your fingers and set aside.
Cook bacon until nice and crispy and set aside. Once it is cool crumble into small pieces.
In another bowl mix the spinach, artichokes, parmesan, Alouette, 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, S & P, sour cream and the mayo. Mix until well blended and stir in bacon. Scoop the mixture into buttered dish. Top with the remaining cup of Monterey Jack cheese and place into a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with pita points or chips.
Several people have asked me for the recipe to my spinach artichoke dip. Of all the spinach dips I have tasted this one is my favorite. Someone, I can't remember who though, made a spinach dip that was made with that Knorr dip and it was served cold. I would love to find recipe it was delicious!! I think most spinach dips are served warm aren't they? I think it is the bacon in this one that I like the most. I mean really who doesn't like bacon, right! I also make mine a little extra crispy for this dish.
To serve it I just take pita bread and drizzle it with olive oil. Then take some kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper and sprinkle it on the oiled side. Cut the bread into four quarters and then cut each quarter into points. I then place them on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes. These go great with this dip! I prefer the whole wheat kind. If you are in a hurry or just don't want to bother with them any chip would work. Anyways, here it is and I hope you like it. . .
Spinach Artichoke Dip
1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen spinach
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts (drained)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 container Alouette garlic and herb cheese spread (room temp)
9 slices crispy cooked bacon
1 (8 oz) sour cream
1/2 Hellman's mayonnaise
dash of S & P
Cook bacon until nice and crispy and set aside. Once it is cool crumble into small pieces.
In another bowl mix the spinach, artichokes, parmesan, Alouette, 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, S & P, sour cream and the mayo. Mix until well blended and stir in bacon. Scoop the mixture into buttered dish. Top with the remaining cup of Monterey Jack cheese and place into a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve with pita points or chips.
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