Originally from sweetcsdesigns.com

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• Ground pepper to taste
• 2 lb pork tenderloin, optional: pre-marinate pork before cooking
• 4 tbsp butter, sliced into 4-6 pats
• 2 tbsp diced garlic
• 1 tsp dried basil*
• 1 tsp dried oregano*
• 1 tsp dried thyme*
• 1 tsp dried parsley*
• 1/2 tsp dried sage*
• * OR 2 tbsp Italian Herb Seasoning Blend

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. In a small bowl, combine garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, and sage.
4. Generously season meat with salt and pepper.
5. In a large pan, heat oil until shimmery.
6. Add the pork to the pan, and cook on all sides until dark golden brown.
7. Transfer to baking sheet.
8. Generously coat with herb mix.
9. Place pats of butter on top of the pork.
10. Wrap in foil, bake until meat is 150 degrees internally at the widest, thickest part of the tenderloin (about 25 minutes.)
11. When pork has come to temperature, remove and let rest in the foil for at least five minutes to lock in juices.
12. Slice against the grain and serve immediately.

(Originally from savingdinner.com and slightly modified)
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound raw medium shrimp, shelled, deveined and cleaned
4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
4 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves, minced
5 fresh tomatoes cored, seeded and coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound linguine freshly cooked and drained

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine feta, oregano, tomatoes
and salt and pepper to taste. Let mixture stand at room temperature
for at least one hour (this is prime time to get the salad made, table
set and make your pasta).

In a skillet, add the butter and olive oil and heat over medium high
heat. Add the garlic and stir till starting to brown, then add the
shrimp, toss together and remove from heat once the shrimp turn pink.

To the shrimp mixture, add the cooked pasta, toss together, then top
with the feta cheese mixture and enjoy!