Bounty from the farmers mercado

allsid

SWMBO told me a work friend from a few cubicles over was swinging buy for dinner and some beverages.  This was a good excuse to hit the farmers market and hustle up some local ingredients.  I really had nothing in mind, so it was fun to be creative-

Kicked things off properly with ABT's with a layer of crab mixed in with the cream cheese-  

This one was super basic but became an instant favorite.  Beef tenderloin on a scallion skewer.  Marinaded in Soy Vay Asian sauce for a bit and then grilled hot and fast.  Was amazing!  

Baby Artichokes, steamed in the rice cooker above the rice, then cut in half, bathed in Italian Dressing & Seared off on the small

This one is a work in progress-  my first attempt at pork belly.  Mine did not come out like the ones on youtube, but I learned a lot-  more to come on this-

Plated- it was a hot mess, but a tasty one.  Dinner guest went home happy & I think SWMBO will be a cubicle celebrity this week-  Which is nice!

Thanks for looking-  P

Jebpot

Looks like you hit a home run. Meal looked great.