Grilled Balsamic-Garlic Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

4-5 garlic cloves, finely minced or crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pork tenderloins (about 1¼ pounds each)
2 tablespoons canola oil (if preparing in oven)

Directions

Stir together garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl. Rub the paste all over pork. If you like or have the time, marinate overnight. If not, no worries, it will still be great!
Grill preparation:
Sear the tenderloins on all sides, then grill for about 20-30 minutes, rotating every 10 minutes, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees. Try to let it rest before slicing.
Oven preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Heat canola oil in a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add pork, and brown all over, about 4 minutes.
Transfer pan to oven. Roast pork, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature is 160 degrees, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board, and try to let it rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Luby’s Bacon Cheese Steak

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked bacon pieces
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup shredded American cheese
4 slices white bread, crust removed
1/4 cup beef broth
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1.5 pounds ground beef chuck
1 extra large eggs

Directions

1 Mix bacon, American cheese and sliced green onions in a bowl. Set aside.
2 Place white bread and beef broth in a large mixing bowl. Work together until bread has absorbed all of broth and is soft. Add salt, pepper, ground beef and eggs, then blend together using your hands. Chill mixture well.
3 Divide meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Work each potion into a firm ball, and place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using your hands, flatten ball out into an oval. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
4 Preheat oven to 350*F. In a large skillet on medium high heat, cook two or three steaks 3 minutes on each side. Remove and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
5 Distribute cheese mixture evenly among cooked steaks. Place steaks in oven about 2 minutes to melt cheese topping.

Luby's Cafeteria Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

2 cups dry shells  (8 oz.)

2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 1/4 cups boiling water

3 cups American Cheese and Cheddar mixed together, shredded (12 oz.)

Directions

1 Cook macaroni according to package directions

2  Heat oven to 350ºF.

3  In a large bowl, mix dry milk, flour, and butter.
4  Gradually add boiling water, beating constantly.
5  Add 1 1/2 of the cheese and continue beating until smooth and creamy.
6  Stir in macaroni, 1 cup of the remaining cheese, and salt.
7  Transfer to lightly greased 2-qt baking dish.
8  Cover with foil.
9  Bake 25 minutes.
10  Remove foil.
11  Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
12  Continue baking 1 minute or until cheese melts.