Category Archives: Recipes

Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin

Main, Pork, Recipes

 

pork chimichurri

Chimichurri Sauce is a parsley, garlic herb sauce that is served with beef in Argentina.  It’s usually used to both marinate the meat and then on the side as a sauce with the grilled meat.  Think of it as Argentina’s pesto sauce.  The traditional recipe is just parsley but you can add cilantro, oregano, or a mix of fresh herbs.  Get the basic recipe down pat and then experiment. Continue reading Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin →

Brandied Peach Pork Chops

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brandied peach pork chops

Yesterday was Sunday and I had free time and made Chicken with Zucchini Spaghetti for Bill and I for lunch.  I told him I didn’t know what I was making for dinner, but wanted to “make something really good”.  He said well after this great lunch the bar is set high 🙂  I took out on my walk and was trying to think of what to make and had absolutely no idea.  Does that ever happen to you?  I was stuck.  I called him and said ok, chicken, pork or steak? Continue reading Brandied Peach Pork Chops →

Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini!!!!

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spaghetti zucchini

I love this time of year when the Farm stands are brimming with wonderful fresh vegetables.  One of my favorites to grab is zucchini.  It’s cheap, it’s good and there are so many ways to prepare it.  If you are like a lot of people you may have a “go to” recipe for it and that’s about it.  This post has my favorite zucchini recipes all in one place, so you can get a little crazy and try something new!

zucchini spaghetti tomato sauce

The photo above is my current favorite recipe, Zucchini “Spaghetti” with Tomato Sauce.

Zucchini gratin

This is also a very delicious, healthy zucchini dish, Zucchini Gratin.

chicken succotash

My current favorite lunch recipe, Zucchini Succotash with Chicken & Pesto.

pasta with sausage and zucchini

Of course there has to be a pasta dish, Orrechiette with Zucchini & Sausage.