Julian Sellers Walks!

With Julian Sellers about to turn 1 year old, we'll be sure to post pictures from the upcoming birthday bash at nearby McGorlick Park here at Cafe Drake. Meanwhile we present a very cute and recent photo submitted by Daddy David, and two recipes featuring one of young Jules' favorite foods - the mango.

MANGO PORK TENDERLOIN

Talk about an easy recipe with minimal ingredients! Use two tenderloins and double the portions for all else if cooking for 4 or more.

2 medium ripe mangoes / 1 Pork tenderloin, about 3/4 pound / olive oil / salt and pepper to taste / hot pepper sauce

1. Put pulp of 1 mango in food processor or blender. Cut the other mango into small cubes.


2. Trim pork tenderloin and slice into 1-inch thick medallions. Flatten slices lightly with hand.


3. Add a small amount of olive oil to a large skillet and heat on medium-high.


4. Brown pork for 1 minute on each side. Season each side with salt and pepper to taste.


5. Reduce heat and cook pork another 5 minutes to cook through. Remove to a plate and add mango puree to the skillet or saucepan.


6. Cook puree about, scraping up brown bits of pork, for about 30 seconds. Add several drops of hot sauce and the mango cubes.


7. Toss cubes in puree while heating through.


8. Spoon sauce over pork and serve with hot cooked rice.

MANGO SMOOTHIE

This is a summertime favorite for quick, no-fuss, before-work breakfast at Cafe Drake. Follow the measurements below for proper consistency.

1 cup mango, peeled and diced / 1 cup plain or vanilla nonfat yogurt / 1/2 cup crushed ice
soymilk or milk, optional

1. Place mango, yogurt and ice in a blender and process until smooth and drinkable, about 1 full minute usually.


2. If too thick, add a small bit of soy or regular milk and blend further.