Lawdashion’s Pork Tenderloin Menu, GamePlan, and Shopping List!
Be sure to make extra for the seconds your guests will want!
“Lawdashion” is our endearing nickname for our good and generous friend, Donna Lawhon. While not a star on the big stage, she’s a superstar among friends. She is a superb cook and host, and sports a shelf full of golf trophies! I serve her Pork Tenderloin to rave reviews and guests always ask for more. See the Full Menu with Recipes, GamePlan, and Shopping List below, all of which are also in my book, along with many other Menus designed for hosting.
Choosing menus that are prepped and prepared in advance so, you’re not scrambling at the last minute is a key to entertaining … effortlessly and enjoyably!
Dear Friends,
“Your workshop sounds amazing, but I’m so busy and just don’t have the time.”
“I work and can only participate in the evenings.”
“I have small children and the idea of entertaining feels overwhelming.”
I hear you and I completely understand. Between family, work, young children, and all of life’s demands, the thought of adding anything else — even something you want — can truly feel overwhelming.
Let me help with your concerns …
The “I Don’t Have Time” Paradox
Yes, you will invest your time, but the time you invest is very manageable and what you will learn will give this time back to you over and over. You will learn steps and strategies that simplify, and save time and effort. You will gain confidence in your abilities, reduce stress, and entertain without feeling overwhelmed. Participants often say they wish they had done this sooner.
I can only participate in the evenings.
No problem! You can view the videos anytime and I have now added evening live sessions. You choose which live session works for you!
I have small children and the idea of entertaining feels overwhelming.
I remember these days and the most engaged group of women who have participated in my workshop were a group of 30-somethings with young children. They are grateful for the investment they made and are asking to spend more time with me!
KATIE,
one of my 30-something with children workshop participants
This is what’s possible when you have the right guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community cheering you on.
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The Workshop is Designed for Busy Lives
- Videos you watch at your convenience (15-20 minutes each)
- 4 live session times (3pm OR 6pm EST) to fit your schedule
- Can’t attend live? Every session is recorded
- Homework takes 30 minutes or less and it’s FUN!
- Lifetime access means you learn at your own pace and join future workshops free of charge
Plus, Your Fall Bonuses Address Busy Season Challenges:
- 11-part Entertaining with Wellness series gives you healthy options that require minimal prep
- Live 2-hour Hosting Overnight Houseguests module eliminates the guesswork when hosting overnight guests
Here’s what I’ve learned from hundreds of workshop participants: The women who feel they have the least time are often the ones who benefit most.
The truth? You don’t have time NOT to do this. Every day you delay is another day of stress around entertaining, another missed opportunity to gather with people you love, another holiday season of feeling overwhelmed instead of joyful.
Workshop Sessions
- September 17th (register by September 10th)
- October 15th (register by October 8th)
The question isn’t whether you have time. The question is: What becomes possible when you have the systems and confidence to entertain effortlessly?
Ready to reclaim your time AND your joy in hosting?
Lawdashion’s Pork Tenderloin Menu
SERVES 8
- Tuscan Bean Dip
- Lawdashion’s Pork Tenderloin
- Boursin Potatoes Au Gratin
- Seasoned Brussels Sprouts
- Sister Schubert’s Parker House Style Yeast Rolls
- Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies
GamePlan
Monday
- Shop for non-perishables
Wednesday – Friday
- Shop for perishables
- Prepare Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies
- Prepare Tuscan Bean Dip
Thursday – Friday
- Prepare Boursin Au Gratin Potatoes
Saturday
Early in the day . . .
- Prep pork tenderloin
- Prepare pork tenderloin glaze
- Prep Brussels sprouts
5:45
- Remove pork and potatoes from refrigerator
- Prepare Brussels sprouts
- Plate Tuscan Bean Dip
6:00
- Get dressed – enjoy dressing drink
6:45
- Enjoy a quiet moment
7:00
- Cook potatoes, 400° for 1 hr
7:30
- Cook pork tenderloins, sear ~5–10 min, roast at 350° ~15–20 min
8:00 – 8:15
- Bake Sister Schubert’s Rolls, 300° for 25–35 min
- Warm Brussels sprouts
8:15 – 8:30
- Serve and enjoy!
Shopping List
Produce
- Red onion, 1 sm
- Roma tomatoes, 4–5
- Garlic, 3 cloves
- Basil, ½ cup chopped
- Italian parsley, ~½ cup chopped
- Lemon, 1
- Russet potatoes, 3 lbs
- Brussels sprouts, 2 lbs
Bakery
- Baguette, 1 sliced
Meat
- 2 pork tenderloins (1 pkg)
Baking, Spices, Nuts
- Bay leaves, 2
- Oregano, ½ tsp
- Red pepper flakes, ¼ tsp
- Thyme, 1 tsp
- Herbes de Provence, 2 tbsp
- Paprika, 1 tbsp
- McCormick Mediterranean Spiced Sea Salt
- Cocoa powder, ½ cup
- Vanilla extract, 1 tsp
- Walnuts or pecans, 1 cup chopped
Packaged
- Cannellini beans, 2 15.5-oz cans
Dairy
- Whipping cream, 2 cups
- Boursin cheese with herbs, 1 5-oz pkg
- Eggs, 2
Frozen
- Sister Schubert’s Parker House Style Yeast Rolls
On Hand . . .
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil, ~2 cups
- Dijon mustard, ¼ cup
- Soy sauce, 1 tbsp
- Butter, 1 stick
- Sugar, 1 cup
- Flour, ¼ cup
Helpful Hints
- While Donna’s recipe calls for searing the pork and finishing with the sauce in the oven, my good friend and another great cook, Cornelia Hoover, offered this simplification. Grill the tenderloin to medium rare — hot light pink center — and then carve and top with warmed sauce.
- You can make the rub and the sauce days in advance.
- When you make the rub, make extra by tripling or quadrupling the recipe. Store in a Mason jar and you’ll have it ready for the next time. I often do this so I have it on hand when preparing a smaller portion for Ed and me.
- Make extra sauce too! I serve on the table – guests always enjoy a little extra. It will also keep for a few weeks in the frig.
- To simplify this Menu, serve with rice or source scalloped potatoes (like I often do!) and purchase your dessert! Always remember, it’s also fun to ask friends to bring an appetizer or dessert!
Did you know …
In Week 3 of the “30 Days to Effortless Entertaining” workshop, we cover Menus and Recipes to ensure you’re enjoying the party with your guests and not, scrambling in the kitchen.
To learn more and register for the workshop, click here.
Just a reminder! The Guide, 2nd Edition is included in the workshop 😍!
CINDY
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