marinade

Cuban Style Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 oranges, juiced 1 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (2- to 3-pound) pork loin, boneless, center cut Directions: If your pork loin isn’t wrapped in string you canContinue reading “Cuban Style Pork Loin”

Banh Mi Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lb pork tenderloin 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 shallot, roughly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 3 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp canola oil 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 large or 2 small radish, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup shredded carrots 1/4Continue reading “Banh Mi Tacos”

Tilapia Tacos

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil plus 1 Tbsp 2 tablespoons lime juice, more wedges for serving 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 clove garlic, minced 2 pounds tilapia fillets (about 6) Salt and pepper 16 soft corn or flour tortillas 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced Fresh cilantro leaves 2Continue reading “Tilapia Tacos”

Jerk Chicken Thighs

I’m telling you, you have to make this chicken!! It is so flavorful and tender. I served this with Caribbean rice and beans. The recipe is also posted. This recipe is from Trisha Yearwood. http://www.foodnetwork.com Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground allspice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon kosherContinue reading “Jerk Chicken Thighs”

Caprese Stuffed Pork Loin

Ingredients: • 1 pork loin, butterflied • 1 lb fresh mozzarella, sliced • about 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves • 1 small red onion, sliced thin • 1 large tomatoe, sliced For marinade/reduction: • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1 cup spicy tomato sauce • 2 TBSP Dijon mustard • 2 TBSP onionContinue reading “Caprese Stuffed Pork Loin”

Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak

I’m a sucker for anything cilantro-lime. These two flavors together are heaven to my senses!! This is an easy marinade that adds a lot of flavor! It was a crowd pleaser in my house! Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) flank steak 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juiceContinue reading “Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak”