Green Bean Stirfry

 2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound green beans, washed and trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch piece ginger, minced

Directions

Whisk together honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl; set aside. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet on high heat. Add the green beans and cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes until dark green and caramelized. Add the garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 2 minutes longer. Add the sauce, stir to incorporate and heat another minute. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.

Asian Marinated Pork Tenderloin

 3/4 cup soy sauce

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (recommended: sambal oelek)

1 (1-inch) piece ginger, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, smashed and finely chopped

1 scallion, both green and white parts, thinly sliced

1 orange, zested

4 pork tenderloins

2 tsp. coriander ground

In a medium bowl, combine the soy, rice wine vinegar, chili sauce, ginger, garlic, scallions and orange zest. Place the pork in a large container or bowl and pour the marinade over the pork. Cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for 2 hours at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator.

Remove the pork from the container, put the marinade in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and reserve it for drizzling over the pork when serving. *WARNING: This liquid MUST be brought to a boil to kill any bacteria from raw meat juices.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Dust the pork liberally with the ground coriander seed and place on the preheated grill. Brown it on all sides then move it to a cooler part of the grill to cook it to desired doneness, about 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove the pork from the grill to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice the pork on the bias and place on a serving platter. Serve drizzled with the reserved boiled soy marinade.

Pork- the other white meat!

Guinness Beer Cheese Dip

1/2 c. sharp white cheddar, divided

1/2 c shredded mozzarella

1 c. shredded Dubliner or Gruyere cheese

1/2 c. whole milk

1 8- oz. block cream cheese, softened

1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp. freshly chopped chives, plus more for garnish

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/3 c. Guinness or other stout

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a medium pot, cook the garlic in olive oil on low heat, then add the milk and beer. Bring liquids to a simmer. Add the cream cheese to the pot and soften over low heat—when the cream cheese begins to melt, add in 1/4 cup cheddar, mozzarella, Dubliner, and Dijon, stirring with a whisk until smooth. To taste for salt.