Cheesy Gratin of Brussels Sprouts

This dish is very flexible, it can be made early in the day, refrigerated, then baked before mealtime. If you're not a sprout fan, you can substitute one very large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets. 

My daughter had this with the veal scaloppine and red ruby grapefruit and loved the combination. So, here comes the recipe:

Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Pinwheels with Carolina Mustard Sauce

I made this recipe some time ago, but could not find the time to post until now, so here it is today. I used:

- 1 pork tenderloin of about 1 lb

- 4 bacon strips

- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Carolina Sauce: 

1/2 cup prepared mustard
1/4 cup honey
1/8 cup cider vinegar

1 tablespoon ketchup

1 tablespoon firmly-packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Tagliatelle with Peas and Canadian Bacon (Ham)

Yesterday, after becoming a true Girl Scout, my little baby wanted pasta for dinner. So, pasta it was!

I started by heating up on medium heat one tablespoon of butter and one of olive oil, to which I added 2 finely chopped scallions.

Asparagus, Corn and Bacon Quiche

I haven't posted anything in a week, I know, but work is taking up all of my time. I'll try to redeem myself with this very tasty and quick quiche, for which you'll need:

- 1 lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed

- 4 oz bacon, finely sliced (optional)

- 1 medium onion, finely chopped

- 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed

- one handful of sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (optional)

- 2 eggs

- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese

- salt and pepper to taste

- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and rolled out for a 10-inch tart form

First and foremost, fry the bacon in a non-stick pan. When it's done, take out the bacon on a plate, leaving the fat in the pan, because the asparagus will go in there immediately