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Coriander Crusted Pork Tenderloin

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Extremely easy Pork Tenderloin Recipe. One pan, 4 ingredients and you’ve got a quick dinner. Coriander Crusted Pork Tenderloin is a breeze to make and very satisfying one at that.

Baked pork tenderloin coated with dijon mustard and coriander and peppercorns. Sliced on a cutting board served with fresh corn.

What is Coriander?

Before we get to this super easy, non-recipe pork tenderloin, I’d like to address coriander seed. 

Coriander is the dried seed or fruit of the Coriandrum sativum plant, which belongs to the parsley family.

Cilantro is the leaf of this same plant and surprisingly, its flavor is vastly different from that of coriander. Cilantro has a complex but delicate flavor with a hint of pepper, mint and lemon. While Coriander seed has a sweet, aromatic taste with a touch of citrus.

If you’ve never cooked with the seed, you’re missing out on a treat. And just imagine that sweet aromatic and a touch of citrus wrapped around a pork tenderloin which has been slathered with Dijon Mustard and baked into bliss.

Roasted pepper pork tenderloin coated with dijon mustard and coriander seed. Served with fresh corn.

Coriander Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe

I hope you give this easy baked pork tenderloin recipe a try, and if you do, please come back and give the recipe a star rating.

More Pork Tenderloin Recipes

And if you have a favorite pork tenderloin recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

Looking for more Pork recipes? Don’t miss my Pork Category. You’ll find lots of great recipes, including the most popular on my site for Campfire Ribs, Grilled Country Style Pork Ribs.

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Baked pork tenderloin coated with dijon mustard and coriander and peppercorns. Sliced on a cutting board served with fresh corn.
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Coriander Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Extremely easy and flavorful baked pork tenderloin recipe. 1 pan – 4 ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course Pork
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 21kcal
Author: Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 1 pound Pork Tenderloin
  • ¼ Cup Dijon mustard or more to coat
  • 1 Tablespoon Coriander Seed ground
  • 1 Tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns ground

Instructions

  • Slather one pork tenderloin (1 pound) generously with Dijon mustard.
  • Take a healthy scoop each of whole coriander seeds and whole black peppercorns and run them through a spice grinder just to break them up and press them onto the pork.
  • In an oven-proof fry pan (I used my cast iron) brown tenderloin in a small amount of oil until browned on all sides.
  • Move pan to oven and bake 350 degrees for about 30 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

Coriander Crusted Pork Tenderloin …It’s What’s for Dinner.

Pumpkin Pie Martini Thanksgiving Cocktail

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Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe. A perfect Fall-themed cocktail for Thanksgiving. Absolutely delicious and creamy. Perfect martini for that Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner.

And if you’re looking for a pumpkin themed appetizer to go with that Pumpkin Martini Recipe, take a look at easy Goat Cheese Pumpkin Appetizer with Pecans and Caramelized Onions.

Pumpkin Martini Recipe served in a martini glass and topped with whipped cream.

Thanksgiving Cocktail

Looking for a Thanksgiving Cocktail recipe to serve your holiday guests? A pumpkin cocktail?

One that will compliment that Thanksgiving Turkey? How about a Pumpkin Pie Martini.

Last week we had a Falltini-themed open house at our office and invited all of our clients to celebrate a successful year of real estate.

This Pumpkin Pie Martini is one of the flavored martinis that our bartender was shaking up.

Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe topped with whipped cream, served in a martini glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar.

It was quite popular, everyone was raving, asking how to make it, and chattering about plans to serve it on Thanksgiving.

It’s a delicious combination of thick and creamy pumpkin pie spiced creme liqueur and vanilla vodka. Topped with a squirt of Reddi-wip you’re reddi to celebrate the turkey holiday.

Even I, the non foo-foo drinker, who prefers a simple glass of red wine, went wild over this Fall themed martini.

A cinnamon stick makes a clever garnish for this martini, or perhaps cinnamon sugar around the rim of the glass would dress it up even more.

The cinnamon stick trick is truly a trick. You need a long cinnamon stick to get it to stand up in the drink. I prefer it without.

I also thought this liqueur was delicious served on the rocks and it actually seemed pretty good swigged straight from the bottle. (Just kidding on that one…kinda.)

Fulton's Harvest Pumpkin flavored Liqueur

When you see Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur in your liquor store, pick up a bottle. Its perfect for a Thanksgiving cocktail recipe. 

Fulton's is a limited-edition liqueur available only from September to November. The cream liqueur tells its tale simply by looking at its name.  It is lush, creamy and reminiscent of homemade pumpkin pie complete with the flavors rich with vanilla, brown sugar and spices.

My favorite part is that it’s not overly sweet.

Tips For Success

The alcohol in this cocktail will melt the whipped cream quickly. You can mix the drink in glasses ahead of time, but wait until the last minute before adding that cream. Serve immediately once you do.

Pumpkin Pie Martini Recipe

I hope you give this pumpkin martini recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite Fall cocktail recipe, let me know, I'd love to give it a try.

Looking for more Holiday Themed Cocktail recipes?

More Holiday Pumpkin Recipes

If you’re crazy for all things pumpkin this time of year, don’t miss my recipe for Pumpkin Bread Made with Pumpkin Ale. A very popular quick bread recipe.

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Pumpkin Martini recipe topped with whipped cream.
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Pumpkin Pie Martini, A Beverage for Thanksgiving

This Pumpkin Pie Martini is a wonderful Fall themed martini and perfect for your Thanksgiving menu.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 Two plus
Calories: 507kcal
Author: Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

  • 2 shots Vanilla flavored vodka
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur
  • 1 cup cubed ice
  • Whipped Cream for topping
  • cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions

  • Place ice in a martini shaker.
  • Pour in liqueur and vodka and shake it good.
  • Pour into martini glasses and top with whipped cream. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. The glass can also be rimmed with some cinnamon sugar.

Notes

To coat the rim of the glass with sugar, or cinnamon sugar: Place about ½ cup raw sugar on a plate.  Sprinkle on 1 teaspoon cinnamon and mix. Make sure the sugar mixture doesn’t spread out. Shake the plate so it makes a solid dipping platform. On another plate, add water. Turn the glass upside down in the water and then place it in the sugar mixture. If it doesn’t coat evenly, just shake the plate again, rotate glass and dip again. 
Whipped Cream: Using Canned Redi-whip is a very easy and convenient way to go. And that’s how I make them. However, it will melt into the drink quickly. Use a scoop of Cool whip, or even pipe some homemade whipped cream onto the drink.
Homemade Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar. Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat on high until medium peaks form, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Sugar: 55g

Pumpkin Pie Martini …It’s What’s For a Cocktail For Thanksgiving

Green Chili and Eggs with Refried Beans

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This is just one of our ways to enjoy left over Hatch Green Chili. Green Chili and Eggs with refried beans on a warm flour tortilla, you’ve got an easy Southwestern breakfast.

Love a good sauced sunny side up egg idea? Don’t miss this recipe for Huevos Divorciados. A traditional Mexican Breakfast.

Green chili and eggs served on a plate garnished with cilantro.

There’s no reason not to enjoy Green Chili for breakfast. And if you’re looking for ways to use leftover Green Chili, you’ll love this idea to start the day.

Remember all those containers of  Colorado Style Hatch Green Chili that I've hoarded in my freezer? I have about fifteen of them that hold about two cups each.

I've also made a couple large batches of refried beans and divided those into small freezer containers. Grabbing one of each and simply thawing them out in the refrigerator overnight and the next morning we're enjoying an easy to prepare Southwestern breakfast.

Green Chili and eggs comes together in a jiff. Let’s take a look.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients to make green chile and eggs.
  • Leftover Green Chili: To make this an easy fix for a quick morning breakfast, use leftover Green Chili. You can use a portion of my recipe for Hatch Green Chili, Colorado, or left over green chili that I use to make Green Chili Smothered Burritos. Or you can purchase green chili at the grocery store. Which ever you choose, make it easy.
  • Flour Tortillas
  • Eggs: I like to use fried eggs for this recipe. But feel free to make this with scrambled eggs.
  • Refried Beans: Use either leftover homemade refried beans or canned refried beans. Either will add a creamy layer of flavor to Green Chile and Eggs.

Green Chili and Eggs, How To Build It

Fried eggs to make green chili and eggs.
  • Prepare your eggs: I like to use fried eggs for Green Chili and Eggs. To cook sunny-side up eggs, cook on medium low heat and when the whites start to form bubbles that means to watch them close, they’re almost done.
  • While the egg is cooking heat up the Green Chili and and Refried Beans in the microwave until hot and steamy. Set aside.
  • Heat two flour tortillas in the microwave for about thirty seconds.
  • Smear enough refried beans over the flour tortillas to cover them well.
  • Place your egg in the middle and top it with a helping of Hatch Green Chili With Pork.
Can I Use Corn Tortillas?

Absolutely yes. You can’t just take a corn tortilla from a package and serve it. You need to heat it first. For Green Chili and Eggs I suggest brushing each side of the corn tortilla oil and frying it for about a minute per side in a hot comal or skillet. Then proceed with the recipe.

What To Serve It With

  • A side of fresh fruit is an excellent idea.
  • If you want to make this an even heartier meal, how about some Cast Iron Potatoes. Skillet fried and crazy delicious with seasonings.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and slices of jalapeno pepper.

Tips For Success

  • I like to make this recipe after I've made a big pot of Hatch Green Chili with Pork. It's a great way to use the leftovers.
  • You can also check your grocery frozen aisle. Here in Colorado we can purchase Santiago's Green Chile With Pork. I've used it many times for this recipe.
  • Got a favorite local Mexican Restaurant that serves Green Chile With Pork? Purchase some “to go” to make this recipe.
Green chili and eggs served on a flour tortilla with refried beans.

Here are some more recipes to enjoy Mexican food for breakfast.

And if you’re looking for more breakfast ideas, don’t miss my category for Breakfast Recipes. You’ll find lots of eye opening recipes, including the most popular on my site for this traditional Western Omelette.

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Green chili and eggs.
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Hatch Green Chili and Eggs Breakfast

This is just one of our ways to enjoy your stash of Hatch Green Chili. Green Chili and Eggs with refried beans on a flour tortilla, you've got an easy Southwestern breakfast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: Southwestern Mexican
Servings: 2
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs fried
  • 2 flour tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup Refried Beans heated
  • 2 cups Hatch Green Chili heated

Instructions

  • Fry the eggs until done to your liking. Over easy works well here.
  • While the eggs are cooking heat up the containers of chili and beans in the microwave until hot and steamy. Set aside.
  • When the eggs are done, heat up a flour tortilla in the microwave for about thirty seconds.
  • Smear enough refried beans over the flour tortillas to cover them.
  • Place the eggs in the middle and top with a helping of Hatch Green Chili With Pork.

Notes

  • I like to make this recipe after I've made a big pot of Hatch Green Chili with Pork. It's a great way to use the leftovers.
  • You can also check your grocery frozen aisle. Here in Colorado we can purchase Santiago's Green Chile With Pork. I've used it many times for this recipe.
  • Got a favorite local Mexican Restaurant that serves Green Chile With Pork? Purchase some “to go” to make this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 967mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg

Hatch Green Chili and Eggs …It’s What’s for Breakfast.

Colorado Travel: What To Do Around Estes Park

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There’s more than just browsing the shops in town. Let’s take a look at my latest post, Colorado Travel, what to do around Estes Park.

Larry and Bev, our blogging friends from Tennessee, have been threatening to head to the Wild West for over a year now, and their long awaited visit finally became reality. Their 4,000 mile journey included a stop to the Denver area and I must say, it was a pleasure to finally meet “the breakfast king” in person, his lovely wife Bev and dogs Sweetie Pie and Coco. And just as I imagined, a fun, gracious and lovely bunch they were. We truly felt as if we had known them as close friends for years.

I couldn’t resist staging a photo in front of my favorite white-eyed cowboy sign just outside Rocky Mountain National Park. I commend Larry for being able to squint and smile at the same time in the harsh mountain morning sun.

But let’s start from the beginning. They arrived in Highlands Ranch from their RV park in West Denver about 1:00 in the afternoon. We enjoyed a short sight-seeing trip to nearby historic Highlands Ranch Mansion …

…followed by a quick foodie side trip to Savory Spice Shop where Larry and Bev stocked up on spices for themselves and their daughter. At about the same price as gold, Larry bought some truffled sea salt. The in store sampling tasted INcredible and I look forward to a blog post on how he uses it (hint..hint).  We stopped next door at EVOO Olive Oil, a tasting bar where we all enjoyed an adventure in pairing olive oils with balsamic vinegars.

That evening at our house, we enjoyed a delicious bottle of North Georgia Chardonnay that Larry and Bev brought from a recent wine-tasting trip with Sam and Meakin (My Carolina Kitchen) followed by a dinner of chicken enchiladas with tomato cream sauce. Since I was too busy sipping, cooking and visiting to take photos, I swiped this one from Larry’s blog.

The next day we took separate cars for an overnight tip to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Traveling in tandem, we took the scenic route through Loveland and up the Big Thompson Canyon. I bullied everyone into another quick stop at The Colorado Cherry Company for lots of browsing for jams, jellies, ciders and everything “cherry”.

Further up the canyon was a picnic lunch at Viestenz-Smith Park. Our table sat on a lush grassy area with the Big Thompson River on one side and a beautiful little pond behind us. And nestled deep within the canyon walls of the Big Thompson, it was certainly an oasis of scenery. We snacked on apples, cheese, crackers and salami while enjoying a picture perfect Colorado Fall day.

As we were leaving the park, I couldn’t resist taking this photo of Larry’s co-pilot Sweetie Pie. That’s how she rides.

Closer to Estes Park, our next stop was at the town of Glen Haven. All of two blocks long, it’s home to Glen Haven General Store. Established in 1920, it’s a very popular stop for homemade cinnamon rolls, gifts and antique atmosphere. Bev and I had to browse the Pony Track Trading Company next door. An ominously dark entrance shrouded in some sort of vine opened to a den full of turquoise jewelry, art and antiques.

Once settled at our Dog Friendly cabin in Estes, we headed out for drive to view the fall colors and the mountain vistas in Rocky Mountain National Park. Unfortunately, due to forest fires in Oregon and Montana, our vistas were smoky and hillsides full of golden Aspens were only captured in close up photos.

We encountered wildlife, big and small.

Back at the cabin, we set up camp on the deck for some wine…

…an appetizer of shrimp cocktail and then my simple posole for dinner.

The next morning after some more sightseeing in the park, we all stood in a parking lot overlooking this meadow. Just the day before, this same meadow unfolded the drama of two good sized elk herds with male bulls actively guarding the separation of the two harems.

On this day the elk were no where in sight and we enjoyed a serene snapshot of this couple getting married.

I’m so sentimental and not very good with goodbyes. So without much fanfare, and a some heartfelt hugs, we said our goodbye’s, with us heading to Highlands Ranch and Larry and Bev back to the RV Park.

We had a great visit with our friends from Tennessee. Thank you Larry and Bev for including Highlands Ranch in your travel plans. For Larry’s version of the visit head over to his blog.

Want more Estes Park, don’t miss my post about Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Posole and Friends…It’s What’s for Dinner.

Swiss Chard Vegetarian Tacos

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Savory Swiss Chard Vegetarian Tacos with crunchy fried onion, salty Queso Fresco and a bitey salsa.  A delicious surprise for this 30 minute dinner, vegetarian Mexican tacos recipe.

Swiss Chard tacos with caramelized onions.

This very unique and surprisingly delicious healthy vegetarian tacos recipe compliments of Rick Bayless. 

I don’t know exactly how it happened, but I’ve become a big fan of Swiss Chard. It could be an attraction to those huge dark green leaves with striking red stalks. For sure, the fact that it’s easy to cook and the texture is pleasing. And it’s a great way to get those vitamins.

Swiss Chard and Caramelized onion tacos. Easy and healthy Mexican vegetarian taco recipe

These vegetarian tacos with Swiss Chard bring some flavor to those soft corn tortillas. Simply flavored with salsa and Mexican cheese, these are easy enough for a weeknight meal.

This recipe calls to be topped with a dollop of salsa. If you’re looking for a great homemade salsa, you won’t want to miss my Essential Mexican Restaurant Style Salsa. Or use your favorite good quality jarred salsa.

HOW TO WARM AND SOFTEN CORN TORTILLAS

With a microwave oven: Drizzle about three tablespoons of water over a clean kitchen towel. Wrap your corn tortillas in the towel. Slide the package into a gallon sized plastic bag. Don't seal the bag. Microwave the tortillas at 50% power for four minutes. This creates a steamy packet. Let sit 2 -3 minutes inside package before using.

Dig in!

Recipe for Swiss Chard Vegetarian Tacos

Swiss chard tacos served on a wood cutting board.

I hope you give these Swiss Chard Tacos a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite vegetarian taco recipe, let me know, I'd love to give it a try.

Explore More Mexican Taco Recipes

And check out all of my taco recipes in my Taco Recipes category. You’ll find lots of great ideas for Taco Tuesday’s including this popular recipe for Lobster Tacos.

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Swiss Chard tacos with caramelized onions.
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Swiss Chard Tacos

Simple and savory, these tacos are a delicious surprise.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Mexican
Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Servings: 6
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Lea Ann Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Swiss Chard
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 whole sweet onion sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ Cup chicken broth
  • salt
  • 1 cup Mexican Queso Fresco crumbled
  • ¾ Cup Jarred Salsa

Instructions

  • Cut the chard crosswise into ½ inch slices. In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium high. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently until golden brown but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for a few seconds, until aromatic. Add broth, salt to taste and the greens. Reduce heat, cover, and cook greens until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover pan and raise the heat to medium high and cook, stirring continually until mixture is nearly dry.
  • Serve with warm corn tortillas, crumbled cheese, salsa, cilantro and raw sliced onion rings.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3427IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg

Swiss Chard Tacos … They’re What’s For Dinner