Weeknight Entertaining

We love having people over for dinner even on weeknights, I know it seems like a hassel, but sometimes a night of catching up and laughter is exactly what we need after a long day at work. And obviously due to time constraint, pizza and Chinese takeout are usually the way to go. But honestly, with a bit of advance preparation, you can have a nice meal on the table for your family and friends in no time! Here is one that doesn’t take a lot of effort, it’s yummy and also somewhat elegant.

Bacon wrapped stuffed pork tenderloin
Serves 2 (Multiply the recipe for your party)

1 pork tenderloin

1 head of garlic
6 pieces of bacon
1 tbsp each of thyme and rosemary
Salt & Pepper to taste


1) To make roasted garlic: Slice the top of the garlic head (exposing part of the flesh), place on top of foil, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Wrap the garlic with foil, place in oven (Preheat to 375F) and roast for 60 min. Set aside to cool, this can be made in days ahead and place in the fridge.

2) Squeeze out the garlic flesh from the bulb into a bowl, mix with thyme and rosemary (the herbs can substitute with any other herb you like), season with salt and pepper.

3) Cut the pork tenderloin in half lengthwise, spread the garlic mixture onto the cut side of one piece of the tenderloin, place the other piece back on top.

4) Cut each piece of bacon into 2, wrap each piece of bacon around the tenderloin, with all the bacon seams on one side, place wrapped tenderloin seam side down in a baking dish.

5) Bake in 375F oven for 30 minutes
6) Slice and serve

This is a truly simple and elegant dish, only a few ingredients and a short prep (if you roast the garlic ahead) and cook time! You can serve this with roasted potato, a salad or roasted vegetables too!