Easy Meal Ideas: Fiery Pork Skewers

Pat Bernitt of Lutz shares a favorite recipe that she found at www.allrecipes.com, a go-to Internet site for many home cooks. I like Fiery Pork Skewers because it doesn't make a ton of food, which is perfect for solo diners or couples. • It's also nice enough to serve to guests. It can be easily doubled if you need more. • Pat didn't suggest what to serve with the skewers, but I'd go for rice (white or brown) or maybe couscous. Slice some fresh scallions to mix in.

Tips from Janet's kitchen

• If you don't want to deal with fish skin, ask the person at the fish counter (even if it's the meat cutter!) to trim it off for you. That way, you'll get a nice-looking piece of fish rather than a ragged one if you do it yourself. Unless, of course, you're a knife master.

• I've said it before, but I'll remind you again for the new year. Don't let fresh herbs, or even scallions, get limp and mushy in the fridge after you've used them for that one recipe. Snip them into scrambled eggs, salads and soups. Watch out for woody rosemary, though, which might overpower dishes more than you'd like.

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Janet K. Keeler, Times food and travel editor