MONDAY :: Bacon Wrapped BBQ Shrimp with Corn on the Cob and Fresh Salad

This recipe showed up in my inbox on Monday and since I had everything on hand, I gave it a whirl. The boy loved it AND it was easy as pie! I cooked the bacon in the oven (four mins), tossed raw, deveined shrimp with BBQ sauce, then wrapped a half piece of bacon around each shrimp securing with a toothpick. Grill for just two mins each side, basting with more BBQ sauce.  KOSKI :: "You have to make this for Heather and Josh. Phenomenal!"




TUESDAY :: Sweet and Spicy Thai Salad with Asian Noodles

I had this salad at Crush in Sandusky, Ohio, with Aunt MaryAnn and Shannon and loved it. It's just cucumber, carrots, red onion and cilantro seasoned with a sweet and spicy red chili sauce (cut with some vinegar) on top of Asian noodles and finished with peanuts. It pairs beautifully with any wine from Alsace, especially a Gewürztraminer.  KOSKI :: "Great balance of flavors and nice heat."


WEDNESDAY :: BBQ Chicken with Corn and Black Bean Medley

Super easy meal of just BBQ dark chicken meat (organic!) on top of a medley of corn, black beans, green and red peppers and onion (which you can make or just get frozen at the supermarket). A few pieces of fresh basil added a nice touch too. KOSKI :: "Great flavor combo...keep the BBQ coming this week!."




THURSDAY :: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Salad

Grilled pork tenderloin has been my easy go-to meal for years now. And women, it's an easy way to win any guy over. Just season, throw it on the grill, sear all sides to lock in the moisture, and pair it with a fresh salad. You'll look like a rock star with minimal effort. KOSKI :: "Can I have the leftover pork on my lunch sandwich tomorrow?"

BLOG NOTE :: Yes, the boy is spoiled...I send him to work with lunch every day. It saves us money and it helps me keep him healthy.


SATURDAY :: Black Bean Burger w/  Hot Peppers, Tomato & Basil Mayo

This meal was so good and so easy, not to mention the second time I fooled Kevin into eating vegetarian this week. Not only did he not comment on this fact, but he thoroughly enjoyed both veggie meals. And, it was my first opportunity to try our Uncle Jim's hot peppers (thank you Sean!). KOSKI :: "Only four more months until ski season when we can grill these in the Kirkwood parking lot at lunch time."


SUNDAY :: Ode to Mad Men

The premiere of the fourth season of Mad Men gave good cause to make a 1950s-inspired comfort food dinner. Kev loves meat loaf and I took it to the next level by making it BBQ meatloaf. I use 1/3 pork, 1/3 organic beef, and 1/3 veal and make sure there are lots of onions in there. I think Kevin loved this more than any other meal this week. KOSKI :: "Awesome!"