Honey Soy Steak Marinade

Love experimenting with new steak marinades. Made this one this morning, the steak is in the fridge marinating right now, so pictures to come later this evening.

1/3cup soy sauce (low sodium)
2 cloves minced garlic
2 TBSP honey

Whisk all ingredients together
Cut small slits in steak
Pour marinade over steak, cover and refrigirate minimum 2 hours. I've been marinating mine for 8.

Ill be serving this with slow cooker scallop potatoes, field greens and of course Rosemount to drink :)

For desert tonight I'll be making irish milkshakes.

Barbecued Asian Inspired Tilapia

Again... trying to get back in shape for the summer, so on top of alot of salads, I've been making alot of fish. Here's a really tasty recipe, I barbecued it, since it was so nice yesterday, but you could also bake it.

2 Tilapia Filets
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp minced ginger
2 cloves minced garlic

Mix all ingredients together, pour over fish, marinade for minimum 1 hr, I did it for the entire day.
Pre-Heat barbecue at medium high heat
Meanwhile tear a 12cmx12cm square of tin foil, grease with olive oil
Place marinated fish on tin foil, fold up and seal
Barbecue for 10-12 minutes, flip and do the same on the other side

If baking, bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes

I served this dish with chopped up veggies marinated in red wine and olive oil that I also barbecued.

Warm Walnut Pear Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Had this salad tonight with barbecue tilapia and veggies. Im trying to get back in shape for summer, so I've been experimenting with alot of different salads.

Mixed Greens
4 slices soft goat cheese
Cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup walnuts
1 medium pear
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Heat a small skillet over medium heat
Add walnuts and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes
Add sliced pear, cook another 2-3 minutes
Mix pear and walnuts with other ingredients

Dressing:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp honey

Blend ingredients for dressing together in blender on low for 1 minute
Warm in mirowave fo 10-15 seconds and pour over salad

Slow Cooker Pork Chops for Bob :)

Bored today and tried to make something new. Gave it to dad for dinner, and it didnt last 10 minutes once it was in his house.

2 butterfly pork chops
1 can garlic cream of mushroom soup
1 shallot, minced
1 tsp ClubHouse All Garlic seasoning
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms
2 tsp thyme
1 cup water

Place pork chops in slow cooker
Cover with minced shallot and sliced fresh mushrooms
Meanwhile, mix together can of soup, water, garlic seasoning and thyme together
Pour over pork chops, cook on low for 8 hours

Amazing with baby potatoes (you could throw them in) or over egg noodles :)
mmm

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloine

Made this today, tried to be a bit healthier with the pork.

1 pork tenderloine
3/4 cup cooking red wine
1 cup water
3 cloves garlic
1 package dry onion soup mix

Place pork tenderloine in slow cooker
Finely chop garlic and place garlic on and in any crevic of the pork
Mix red wine, water and soup together
Pour over pork tenderloine
Cover and cook for 8 hours

Serve with sauce :)

Northerner Beef Au Jus

This is a favorite camp recipe. Put it in the slow cooker all day, come back and enjoy.

1 sirloin beef roast (10-15$)
2 Packs dry onion soup mix
2 can of beer (again we used carling ice because its what we drink)
1 Can beef broth
2Tbsp sugar
1Tbsp oregano
1 Clove garlic, diced
Whole wheat buns

Brown roast in a frying pan over medium heat, turning until all sides are browned slightly
Mix next all other ingredients in slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours
Serve on toasted whole wheat buns, with juice on the side

HomeMade "Chinese" Takeout Night

Had the urge for chinese food today, but not the funds to order in, so we got a little creative.

The chicken is just my sweet and sour fish balls recipe, but using chunks of boneless skinless chicken breast.

As for the stir fry:

1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup snow peas
1 red bell pepper
1 cup bean sprouts
5-10 cherry tomatoes
2 tsp minced fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ginger powder)
2 tsp cilantro
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp dark sesame oil

Heat oil over medium high heat in wok, or deep pan
Cook garlic until slightly browned
Add ginger and cook another 4-5 minutes
Add all vegetables, except bean sprouts
Sprinkle with cilantro and soy sauce
Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but still a little crisp
Add bean sprouts and tomatoes and cook another 5 minutes

Works well with basamati rice :)