I’ve been writing and talking a lot lately (including on my radio show, TableTalk) about a very fun, practical solution for families hoping to put great meals on the table—even while their bank balances shrivel and their social lives fizzle. It’s called a Cooking Club and folks really seem to like it.
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best. When you want a delicious meal and only have a few minutes to spare, this is a winner. That makes this recipe a natural to include in your week’s worth of Cooking Club recipes.
Last Sunday I was lucky enough to be included in one of the intimate farmhouse dinners at Kurtwood Farms on Vashon. Ex-Seattle chef Kurt Timmermeister (and friends) produce regular Sunday night dinners on his 13-acre dairy farm that are the acme of local eating. Every bite of food — with the exception of 4 or 5 [...]
A popular Milanese recipe was the inspiration for this dish. And what a great way to use blueberries when they are at the peak of their season. The sweetness of the berries blends beautifully with thyme in this super simple preparation that celebrates the last days of summer.
Pork Tenderloin Roast Recipe
The roast is simply seared, then baked off for dinner. The sauce is completed and only needs simple reheating to complete this delicious main dish.
Makes 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
1 lb pork tenderloin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 T. olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 green apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Pinch cinnamon
1/2 [...]
Even though spring is definitely on the verge, I’ll be making this simple, lush dish for another few weeks. It’s still pretty crisp here in Seattle. Serve a dry Riesling with this.
