Great Impressions from your Galley

Sometimes you want to make a great impression. You know, WOW ’em!! It’s really not so hard to do when you’re on your boat. If you have a grill you expand your options but this simple meal can be made with an oven or a grill. And the side dish doesn’t even require heat…enjoy!

BACON STUFFED TENDERLOIN STEAKS

Cook 8 slices of BACON.  Reserve 1 tbs drippings with bacon in skillet; set aside remaining drippings.  Add ¼ CUP CHOPPED onion TO SKILLET.  Add 1/2 cup CORNBREAD STUFING MIX and ¼ cup  WATER; mix well.  Remove from heat.  With a sharp knife, make a pocket in the side of each steak by slicing about halfway through steak.  Spoon stuffing into each steak.  Brush sides of steaks with reserved bacon drippings and sprinkle with STEAK SEASONING.  To grill, place steaks over med heat.  Cook 8 to 12 minutes, turning once.  To broil, place steaks on broiler pan and broil 4 to 6” away from heat for 8 to 12 minutes, turning once. 

BLACK BEAN SALAD


Combine 2 15oz. cans BLACK BEANS, drained and rinsed, ¾ cup crumbled FETA CHEESE, 1/3 cup minced RED ONIONS, 1/3 cup chopped MINT LEAVES, ¼ cup LEMON JUICE, 3 tbs. OLIVE OIL, ¼ tsp. SALT and ¼ tsp GROUND PEPER.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors before serving.