So tonight I was catching up on Jersey Shore. Yes, I know I am so far behind I can barely be called a fan. But ya know sometimes life gets so busy that you just don't have time for Snooki and JWoww...never thought I would speak those words but alas that is the truth of the matter. However, I was thrilled when I heard a Jersey Shore food quote that I could use in this blog and it goes a little something like this:
"They should name a butter after me 'cause I am so smooth." -Mike Aka. The Situation

Yup you heard it here first folks...The Situation wants a butter named after him. Ya know there are a lot of butter options out there but if I had to chose between packaging with a wilderness scene on it like Challenge Butter versus a butter with a picture of abs of steel...ya know I think this might be good marketing. I am just saying.



Tonight I made Pork with Potato Bean Salad. And it was really good. It is the perfect meal for a summer evening because its fresh, light and has a great mixture of flavors. First you peel and chop 1lb Yukon gold potatoes. Did you know the Yukon gold potato came about in Canada in the 1960's? Yup thats your potato fact for the day.

Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Salt the water and bring to a boil and cook until tender, approximately 10 minutes. I actually think I cooked them for longer...just hate potatoes that aren't well done. Once the potatoes are done use a slotted spoon and put them in a strainer and run cold water over them so they cool. Put 1/2 lb green beans that are cut in half into the boiling water and blanch for approximately 3 minutes...I think I cooked mine for closer to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile combine 3T whole grain mustard (if you need some I accidentally bought 2 bottles...don't ask me how cause I don't know), olive oil and celery salt. The celery salt is a great addition and I liked the flavor. I also like celery salt in bloody mary mix...just in case you wanted to know. Rub this mixture over your pork tenderloin (1 3/4 lb of pork tenderloin). I thought I bought 1 pork tenderloin but while it was in the oven I went to flip it using tongs and it fell in half...at that point I put 2 and 2 together and realized thats just great this is 2 pork tenderloins...so for me it took a little longer to cook due to this debacle. Normally the recipe says to put it in the broiler for 7 minutes and flip it and cook it for 2-3 minutes more...but yeah that didn't work so well for me.



In another bowl mix mayo, sour cream and another tablespoon of mustard. Add tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt and pepper. Combine the potatoes, green beans and 1/4 red onion sliced to the mixture. Voila potato salad!!!

BTW I am super excited because tomorrow night I am going to a Food Truck Cooking Class...don't ask me what I am cooking because I don't remember...but I am super excited about it...I will keep you all posted.