My Favorite Marinades, Part 1
Italian & Mediterranean Vibes There’s something about that first real taste of warmer weather that gets me reaching for the grill tongs before I even know what I’m cooking. The windows are open, the air smells like cut grass and charcoal, and suddenly I want everything marinated, grilled, and piled high on a plate with a crisp white wine or cold beer. So let’s kick off Part 1 of my “Favorite Marinades” series with a few go-to recipes that lean into bold Italian and Mediterranean flavors. These are some of my ride-or-die marinades for chicken, pork, and beef—big on flavor, easy to prep, and perfect for lazy backyard dinners or that first cookout of the season. Mediterranean Marinara Pork (or Chicken) Marinade This one was born out of a “use what you’ve got” moment with leftover marinara, and it’s become one of my favorite ways to marinate pork tenderloin or chicken thighs. It’s tomato-forward, herby, a little sweet and spicy—like if Sunday sauce took a vacation in Greece. Ingr...