Meat tenderizer/20 recipes

This is one of my old tried and true recipes. The original recipe card is so faded that I can hardly read it!

Grilled or broiled asparagus is tender, crispy and full of flavor, drizzling some fresh homemade dressing, along with some other grilled seasonal vegetables. An excellent side-dish with barbecued meats. Simply delicious!

Absolutely delicious! I love pumpkin but hate making pie crust, so this is a great alternative. Very easy, too. The maple syrup is a nice subtle flavor. The honey glazed walnuts are really a nice touch. Going to be using them in other things, too. I presented this two ways, one still in the ramekin, and one unmolded. Thanks for a great new addition to the fall dessert line-up.

Marinate the portobello in the mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper, really makes the mushroom tender and juicy after grilling, also very flavorful. A delicious burger, top with any your favorite condiment and other vegetables.

A very easy and fairly quick one pot meal that's perfect when you're in a hurry. Chunks of chicken and rice seasoned with star anise and Chinese five spice powder. Yum.

I use crushed Ritz crackers instead of bread crumbs and add 2/3 cup of shredded sharp Cheddar. A simple gravy to go along with the meatloaf can also be made using another packet of soup mix, 2 Tbs. flour and 2 cups of cold water. Simmer until thickened.

Creamy and tasty tzatziki sauce is quick and easy to make, and packed with flavor. A delicious addition to accomplish any meat course.

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This is one of our favorites. I add more lemon (yes, with the rind!). It's sooo good! Not bitter. I looked online to find it because I misplaced my "Award winning recipes" cookbook in the move. I use vinegar instead of wine (about half the amount) because we don't stock wine.

Pan-seared asparagus is tender-crispy, tossed with light and refreshing red wine vinaigrette along with roasted bell pepper, fresh baby spinach, and topped with creamy and soft goat cheese. A quick, easy and succulent salad!

Roasted broccoli is tender-crisp, roasted cherry tomatoes are warm and juicy, tossed with fresh lemon juice, zest, olives, roasted pepper and feta cheese. A quick, easy and tasty side dish!

Tender-crisp broccoli wrapped in ham slices and covered with a velvety smooth cheese sauce. Baked in the oven until bubbly. Kids love it.

Accompany with a Greek-style salad sprinkled with feta cheese and olives!

Quick, easy and fuss-free. Made this dish for Sean's lunch yesterday, and he absolutely enjoyed it. Followed the recipe, and used some mixed frozen stir-fry veggies we bought from Costco, it was a wonderful combination.

Only a few minutes, asparagus came out tender but still crispy, nicely browned mushrooms were great with asparagus, also before I took it out of the pan, I drizzled 1 or 2 tablespoons white wine to get all the brown bits at the bottom. Absolutely delicious, and will definitely make this recipe again.