Away We Go

We've moved into our new home and love it! Its REALLY REALLY small but its perfect for us, we like to call it cozy ha! [I wonder when this whole optimistic/"we only need love" bit is going to wind down, until then I'm a happy camper!]

LOOK! We even have his & her closets!

our bathroom

Our sofa-less living room

Last tuesday we had our first house guests!  Bryans brother Aaron and his girlfriend Casie came over for dinner, skate park, and dessert.  We made one of our favorite meals for them, grilled pork and mango salad! its super easy and super delish:

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 cup hickory barbecue sauce

1 cups cut or torn romaine lettuce, lightly packed
1 (14 ounce) can of sliced mango in syrup, drained and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced red pepper

SWEET ‘N’ SPICY DRESSING
1/2 cup Italian (or ranch) dressing
2 tablespoons lime (or orange) juice
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1/2 teaspoons chili powder

DIRECTIONS:

Sprinkle all sides of tenderloin with chili powder. Preheat gas barbecue to medium. Place tenderloin on 1 side of greased grill. Turn off burner under tenderloin, leaving opposite burner on medium. Close lid. Cook for 25 minutes, turning occasionally.

Brush tenderloin with barbecue sauce. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of tenderloin reads 155°F. Remove to cutting board. Cover with foil. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into 12 slices.

Layer next 3 ingredients on 4 large plates. Top with pork.

Sweet ‘N’ Spicy Dressing: Combine all 4 ingredients in small bowl. Makes about 3/4 cup dressing. Drizzle over salads.