Splat Biscuits

This is my mom's recipe so of course, I had to try it.  These biscuits are super simple and have nice crispy edges.  The beauty of this recipes is that it requires no rolling pin or biscuit cutter.  All you need is two ingredients and a spoon.  Enjoy!

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Ingredients
2 cups Biscuit mix (Formula L is recommended)
¾ - 1 cup Buttermilk


Directions
Heat oven to 400°F.  Slowly add buttermilk to biscuit mix until dough comes together but is not runny.  Drop dough by spoonful onto a cookie sheet, leaving 1-2" between biscuits.  Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is a great addition to your favorite dishes or can simply be eaten with tortilla chips.  This is a basic recipe that can be adapted to fit your taste.  Add more cilantro, more jalapeño, whatever you desire. Enjoy!

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Ingredients
3-4 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
½ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp lime juice
Salt  to taste

Directions
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.  Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving

Roasted Pork Tenderloin

This is a super simple recipe that produces great results.  The rub uses basic ingredients and adds great flavor.  Be sure to cook to internal temperature versus relying on cooking times since the size of tenderloins vary.


Unfortunately, this picture does not do justice to how awesome this tenderloin turned out.

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Ingredients
1 Pork Tenderloin (trimmed and silver skin removed)
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Directions 
Preheat oven to 450˚F. In a small bowl, combine your seasonings and set aside.

Coat tenderloin with 1 Tbsp oil. Sprinkle seasonings onto the meat and rub until well coated.

Heat 1 Tbsp oil over med-high heat in a large oven-safe pan (I used a cast iron frying pan). Once the oil is hot, add the pork and brown on all sides.  This should take 5-10 minutes.

Place in the oven and bake uncovered at 450˚F for about 20 min, turning the tenderloin over after 10 minutes. Bake until center of pork registers at least 150˚F.  Transfer pork to a cutting board and allow to rest 5-10 minutes. Slice and serve

Black Bean, Avocado, Corn Salsa

This recipe is quick and easy to make and is a nice change from traditional salsa.   It's a great appetizer and is also perfect for a tailgate or super bowl party.   If you don't like cilantro, you can leave it out.

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Ingredients 
2 cans whole kernel corn (drained)
1 can of black beans (drained)
1 sm bunch of cilantro
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 bunch of green onions, diced
2 avocados, diced
¼ - ½ tsp garlic salt
1 Tbsp. lime juice
6oz of Newmans Own Italian Dressing

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl with a lid. Once mixed well, place in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.