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Pork Tenderloins Lessons in Hospitality

Received a text from one of the kids:I am trying to think of things to make this week for dinner.  Any ideas?How many times have you asked a friend that very same question?This is one of the reasons I like watching cooking shows.  I feel like they inspire me when I need a little inspiration.  They get me out of my box, rut, cooking doldrums.  And they are so calming as I watch them cook through the 30 minute meal and then taste that first bite. Yes.  Looks good.  I am making that tonite! Thank you Giada, Pioneer Woman, Ina!  I am always talking back to the TV- "Yes, that does look delish."Friends help, too.  I love hearing what my friends are cooking up at their  house.What her go to Company Meal is.How she is celebrating this summer with food.What is on her table tonite.We need each other, gals.  Let's speak life by speaking food to each other.  Let's ask each other, what are you cooking?  Better yet, let's invite each other over.  Share a meal and share life.  We are starting something new over here - Dinner with Friends. I am excited about it and will share later.Today I will share with you a little Summer Sursee of what I am cooking around here.Last night it was Pork Tenderloin grilled out, Roasted New Potatoes with Rosemary and a yum-oh salad with lots of goat cheese and avocado and an easy swoosh of olive oil and white Balsalmic vinegar over the top.  It looked pretty because I also added red grapes sliced in half and tiny cherry tomatoes sliced.   I used this marinade  for the tenderloins that the Pioneer Woman told me about.  Remember, don't cook your tenderloin too, too long or they will be dry as dry.Here also is what I sent to all the sons who are living on their own.  I tried to think of easy things with a combination of some store bought, some home made that a guy would actually like and try.  Maybe it will spur you on or give you a spark as you think about what to cook for dinner.Buy a rotisserie chicken and eat. Then next day make a big salad with it. Or quesadillas. Or fajita. Make a pasta and put summer veggies in it that you grilled on your grill pan. Like zucchini. Squash. Cherry tomatoes. A little cheese on top.  Serve with green saladPanini with mozzarella, basil and tomatoShrimp Summer Pasta we made in Red River. Look up on pioneer woman. Grill a flank steak or tri-tip steak. Roast new potatoes and steam green beansBuy chicken picatta at Whole Foods already made. Serve with pasta. What are you making this summer?  Do share the SURSEE.