Ep 21. Dinner Is Served
- TVG
- September 23, 2006
- 21 min
In this episode of Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller, titled "Dinner Is Served," Robin shows viewers how to make a complete and delicious dinner in just 30 minutes.
First up is a recipe for pasta with roasted vegetables and goat cheese. Robin starts by roasting a medley of vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant, in the oven until caramelized and tender. She then cooks a package of pasta and tosses it with the roasted vegetables and crumbled goat cheese for a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian meal.
Next, Robin prepares a classic dish with a twist: pork tenderloin with cherry and red wine sauce. She sautés sliced onions and garlic in olive oil before adding pork tenderloin that has been seasoned with salt, pepper, and fennel seed. Once the pork is browned on all sides, Robin adds fresh cherries, red wine, and chicken broth to the pan and simmers until the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
For a side dish, Robin shows viewers how to make a quick and easy green bean salad. She blanches fresh green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender, then tosses them with a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, mustard, and red wine vinegar. To add some sweetness and crunch, Robin tops the salad with sliced almonds and dried cranberries.
Finally, Robin rounds out the meal with a chilled raspberry soup for dessert. She purees frozen raspberries with orange juice, honey, and a splash of raspberry liqueur until smooth, then chills the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Throughout the episode, Robin emphasizes the importance of using fresh, seasonal ingredients and offers tips for saving time and staying organized in the kitchen. By the end of the show, viewers will have a complete dinner menu that is both delicious and achievable on a busy weeknight.