Tag: Pork

Pork Ragu over Creamy Polenta

When someone says that a recipe is idiot-proof, it’s usually for one of two reasons.  Either the recipe is so unbelievably simple that you can’t screw it up OR while it does have several steps and ingredients, it’s very forgiving of any shenanigans you throw 

The Perfect Pork Tenderloin

Ok, so I know it’s December and all, and everything is all about mulled wine and Christmas cookies and over-the-top pot-luck casseroles.  But the thing is, let’s be reasonable.  We all still have to eat dinner.  And if you’re like me, you  might want something 

Pork Chops with Apples, Onion, and Thyme

A lot of quick meals happen in this house.  Have I mentioned that there are TWO tiny little humans here who both need my completely undivided attention, without fail, about twenty minutes before we should be eating dinner?  It’s perfectly delightful I assure you, but 

Pork Burgers with Apple and Brie

I really love a good burger. Who doesn’t?  Based on lots of the recipes I see on the web and in cookbooks, even vegetarians love burgers, albeit ones made out of black beans or quinoa or all kind of interesting things.  There is something about 

German Frikadellen

This recipe falls under the category of “things that wouldn’t really occur to me to post on the blog”. It’s definitely not fancy, or from the New York Times, or one of those artichoke-bacon-spinach combos that people are always going crazy for.  It’s pretty basic, 

Cochinita Pibil

Cochinita Pibil

Remember when I made this pulled pork?  Boy.  It was good.  Really good.  Since then, I’ve made it, um, probably 80  million times.  It’s still as delicious and mind-blowing as the first time I made it.  But, turns out, there are other ways to eat 

Pretzel-Crusted Pork Chops with Orange-Mustard Sauce

Pretzel-Crusted Pork Chops with Orange-Mustard Sauce

What is it about Autumn that makes us all feel so nostalgic?  Something about the sight of school buses making their way down my street and leaves crackling under my feet makes me feel wistful and reflective.  I mean, I know it’s the obvious stuff… 

Beer-Braised BBQ Pork

Beer-Braised BBQ Pork

I made this barbecued pork on Sunday, and I have spent the past two days trying to think of how I can possibly tell you how delicious it is.  Truth is, I can’t.  My writing skills are failing me, and every time I try to