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Apple & Fennel Roasted Pork Tenderloin

easy, fall, main courses, tastes scrumptious

Roasted apples, fennel and red onion are the perfect foil to roasted pork tenderloin. Make it a meal: Stir sauteed broccoli rabe into quick-cooking barley to serve alongside.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 45 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 large sweet-tart apples, such as Fuji or Braeburn, sliced
1 large bulb fennel, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fronds for garnish
1 large red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons cider vinegar

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Tahini Dressing

easy, quick, sauces

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60g) tahini (sesame butter)
  • 1/2 cup (120mL) water
  • 1 tsp (5mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Dash salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (more to taste)

Directions

Mix all ingredients well. Tahini may be solid and take some time to become mixed with water. Add more water if a thinner sauce is desired.

Serve at room temperature over vegetables, rice or pasta.

Makes about 1 cup (240mL) sauce or about 4 servings.

Hummus

easy, side dishes, summer, taste unknown
  • 2 cups drained well-cooked or canned chickpeas, liquid reserved
  • 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste), optional, with some of its oil
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for drizzling
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin or paprika, or to taste, plus a sprinkling for garnish
  • Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed
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patt male’s microwave caramel corn

dessert, easy, taste unknown
  • 1 cup popcorn, unpopped
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 t baking soda

Pop corn. Combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes. Immediately stir in baking soda until caramel is smooth and well mixed. Toss with popcorn.
From ‘Weasel Cooks 2007′ by Jenifer Burke – a collection of favorite family recipes.