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And also very good….today’s recipes.

This is a quick dinner that is super easy to throw together. It stars sweet and spiced up pork alongside asparagus roasted with tomatoes and pine nuts.

Caramelized Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:

1 pork tenderloin, (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Cut pork into four pieces and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.

2. In a shallow bowl, mix together the brown sugar, garlic, and steak seasoning.

3. Coat pork with the brown sugar mixture, patting to help it adhere.

4. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook 3 minutes on each side or until tender.

Serves 4

Recipe from Simple & Delicious Magazine

Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Place asparagus, tomatoes and pine nuts on a foil-lined 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. Mix together 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over the asparagus mixture and toss to coat.

3. Bake 15-20 minutes until asparagus is tender.

4. Drizzle with remaining oil and the lemon juice. Sprinkle with cheese and lemon zest. Toss to combine and serve.

Serves 8

Recipe from Taste Of Home Magazine

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