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14 Fresh Recipes — Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Veggie Tacos, Street Corn & More
Plus even more dinner ideas!
Rhys Lawson
July 20, 2025
This week’s lineup features bold flavors, creative twists, and easy wins for busy nights:
…and even more fresh ideas for mains, sides, and salads.
See what’s trending with home cooks right now.
Save your favorites, share with friends, and let us know what you’re making!
Hope you enjoy! — Rhys
14 Fresh Recipes — Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Veggie Tacos, Street Corn & More
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1. Campfire Broccoli (Carlsbad-Style)
Charred broccoli florets tossed with lemon, garlic, and chili flakes, finished over open flame or high-heat roast.
 | CHARRED BROCCOLINI by Ooh De Lally Tender charred broccolini, perfectly seasoned to enhance its natural flavor. |
2. Chipotle Garlic Sauce Chicken
Pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a smoky chipotle garlic cream sauce.
 | Pollo Chipotle by El Mariachi Restaurant Savory chicken marinated in smoky chipotle sauce, grilled to perfection and served with a side of fresh salsa. |
3. Crab & Avocado Salad
Fresh lump crab meat and avocado tossed in citrus dressing, served in crisp lettuce.
 | Zesty Crab Maison Salad by Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen baby lettuce, shaved radish, mango, avocado, creole mustard vinaigrette |
4. Bianca Pizza with Ricotta & Garlic
White pizza with ricotta, roasted garlic, mozzarella, and a drizzle of olive oil.
 | Ricotta Cheese/ Parmesan Cheese/ Mozzarella Cheese/ Fontina Cheese Pizza by BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar A delicious pizza topped with a blend of ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, and fontina cheeses. |
5. Chipotle Street Corn Off the Cob
Charred corn kernels tossed in chipotle mayo, cotija, cilantro, and lime.
 | Side Street Corn by City Line Bar and Grill Experience the bold flavors of grilled corn on the cob, topped with zesty lime, creamy cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of chili powder for a delicious street-style treat. |
6. Honey-Sriracha Crispy Tofu Bites
Crispy tofu cubes tossed in a sticky honey-sriracha glaze, served with green onions.
 | Crispy Fried Tofu by Gai Noi Crispy tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. |
7. Carnitas Chile Verde
Tender carnitas simmered in a vibrant tomatillo-chile verde sauce.
 | Chile Verde by La Carreta Mexican Restaurant Carnitas cooked with green tomatillo sauce and salsa verde. Served with rice, beans and flour tortillas |
8. Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower florets tossed in garlic butter served on risotto and finished with parmesan.
 | ORZO RISOTTO by Black Sheep Social Club roasted cauliflower. carrots. orzo pasta. parmesan cheese. fresh herbs (vegetarian) |
9. Classic Potato Latkes
Crisp potato pancakes served with sour cream and applesauce.
 | Potato Pancakes by Hofbräuhaus Buffalo Crispy potato pancakes served with apple sauce and sour cream. |
10. Chipotle Garlic Veggie Tacos
Grilled veggies tossed in chipotle garlic sauce, stuffed in corn tortillas.
 | VEGETARIANO TACOS by Orale Mexican Kitchen Garlic, Soy & Chipotle Marinated Sautéed Seitan & Rajas |
11. Carlsbad-Style Mac & Cheese
Extra creamy stovetop mac & cheese with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and a hint of smoked paprika.
 | Classic Mac & Cheese by MacSantaFe Gourmet Mac & Cheese Classic recipe of Mac & Cheese made with Cheddar & Jack Cheese |
12. Simple Summer Watermelon Salad
Chilled watermelon, cucumber, feta, and mint tossed with a splash of lemon.
| Watermelon Salad by River House Topped with River Street Sweets glazed pecans, cucumbers, red onion and goat cheese, drizzled with lemon, mint and honey vinaigrette and garnished with arugala |
13. Spicy Kimchi Udon Noodle Bowl
Udon noodles tossed with sautéed kimchi, scallions, and a soy-sesame sauce.
 | Kimchi Udon Bokkeum by Bebap Korean Eats Stir fry udon noodles- kimchi, onion, cabbage, pork belly & a sunny egg in a spicy savory sauce |
14. Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin
Juicy pork tenderloin rubbed with mustard lemon butter sauce.
 | Sackett Farms Pork Tenderloin by M'tucci's Twenty-Five Roasted Veggies, Mustard Lemon Butter Sauce |
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