Pork tenderloins are often sold two to a package, each piece usually weighing 12 to 16 ounces. The cooking times below are for two average 12-ounce tenderloins; if necessary, adjust the times to suit the size of the cuts you are cooking. For maximum time efficiency, while the pork is brining, make the rub and then light the fire. If you opt not to brine, bypass step 1 in the recipe below and sprinkle the tenderloins generously with salt before grilling. Use a rub (see related recipes) whether or not the pork has been brined—it adds flavor and forms a nice crust on the meat.

ready in about an hour and 15 minutes; serves 6
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  • granulated sugar

Fast, easy to fix and very tasty

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • garlic cloves
  • chicken broth
  • sour cream
serves 6
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  • kosher Salt
  • black pepper
  • finely chopped shallots or onions
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • farfalle pasta
  • cremini mushrooms
  • thin asparagus
  • mascarpone cheese
  • walnuts
  • freshly grated Parmesan

Shiitake mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this colorful dish.

ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 4
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  • Marinade
  • water
  • soy sauce
  • finely chopped gingerroot
  • rice vinegar
  • honey
  • Stir-Fry
  • cornstarch
  • uncooked vermicelli
  • oil

Pea pods, peppers and mushrooms flavor a 15-minute simple soup.

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
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  • dried rosemary leaves
  • snap pea pods
  • soy sauce
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  • garlic
  • cilantro
Belongs to valerie Banana Brownies 
ready in about 40 minutes; serves 16
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  • Ingredients:
  • Flour -- all purpose
  • Nonfat dry milk powder
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Buttermilk
  • Cocoa -- unsweetened
  • Baking soda
  • Large egg whites
  • Vanilla

This is a good thing to do with old bananas.

You might need to buy:
  • shortening
  • eggs
  • flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • chopped nuts
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • kosher Salt
  • black pepper
  • finely chopped shallots or onions
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese