Pork with Roasted Tomato Salsa

Basically, this recipe from Steamy Kitchen. Differences, based on what I had handy: 2 butterflied boneless pork pieces (loin? chop? I forget) and spicy brown mustard instead of Dijon. One Roma and 3 Campari tomatoes (which are smaller than Romas). Added 1/2 cup of corn to the salsa. Differences, because I was too lazy to… Continue reading Pork with Roasted Tomato Salsa

Summer Lovin’ Salad

  It’s not summer yet, I know. In fact, I started this post while procrastinating on a trip to the backyard a certain someone in the house jumped the gun a bit and planted already in direct opposition to tonight’s frost advisory. I think most of what’s out there can handle the chill in the air but… Continue reading Summer Lovin’ Salad

Meat and potatoes

Spring has sprung. And with spring comes after-work time spent lounging in the yard and grilling. Yesterday, I stayed in the yard listening to the loudest frogs ever, in our pond, until the mosquitoes came out. Overcast today so less time lounging but we still grilled. Chris was in charge of that- he grilled a… Continue reading Meat and potatoes

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing

Tomorrow is my work holiday luncheon. Rather than pay $8, I signed up to bring a dish. I’ve been wanting to do a roasted vegetable dish since before Thanksgiving so I decided to make a salad.  Garnering inspiration from Eating Well and 101 Cookbooks, I came up with this salad. Ingredients Salad 1 1/2 lbs… Continue reading Roasted Vegetable Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing