Category: pork
Sauteed Leeks with Bacon and Lentils
On New Year’s Day, I wanted to fill our table with as many lucky foods as possible — including the Banana Cornbread and this rich, delicious lentil dish. We could definitely use a little luck as we head into 2013 — it has to be a better year. And so far, it’s been mostly good. [...]
Cheddar Ham Rolls
As I stood at the stove this morning, heating water for oatmeal and listening to the kids, I realized that we are finally there — the last day of 2012. I smiled, watching the bubbles form and rise in the pot. While I know it’s just a day, the symbolic change of 2012 to 2013 [...]
Apricot-Glazed Sage and Garlic Pork Tenderloin (and a Costco Cash Giveaway)
When you’ve spent your whole summer on a loose and open schedule like ours, it can be hard to get back into the groove of things when the school year comes along. We definitely felt this more this year than ever. Summer was long and blissful. I smile whenever I think of the long bike [...]
Easy Split Pea Soup
You know how flavors can bring back vivid memories? Split pea soup is like that for me. One whiff of it’s smoky scent, and I feel the chilly spring afternoon air as I sat at my family’s wrought-iron patio set. My grandfather had returned from a favorite deli with sandwiches and soups, and raved over [...]
Quick Pork and Peanut Stir-Fry
Remember how I was meal planning for a while? It worked so well, and being organized (and planned) made the evenings go really smoothly. Unfortunately, I really haven’t done that in a long time. In fact, my meal planning calendar still lists a week in October. As a result, dinner has become a great big [...]
Pork Chops, Marinated and on the Grill
Pork chops are one of those foods that elicit either really positive or really negative reactions in my house. Some recipes, like Pork Chops Saltimbocca and Rosemary Garlic Pork Chops are total favorites, while others fall completely flat — leaving us silent and brooding. And honestly, whenever I say we are having pork chops for [...]
Oh Me, Oh My: Pork Chops Saltimbocca
Whenever Gourmet magazine arrives, I skim it almost immediately. But the trouble with skimming is that you can totally miss something amazing. And delicious. And totally craveworthy. That almost happened with this Pork Chops Saltimbocca with Sauteed Spinach recipe. I nearly passed it right on over. The title of the recipe didn’t catch my eye, [...]
Garden Fresh Marinade: Rosemary Garlic Pork Chops
Knock, knock! That’s what Paige says when she’s running into a room. It’s her own special way of announcing her presence. It brings an ear-to-ear smile to my face just to think about it. She is so sweet, so smart and so loving … I couldn’t ask for more. And this weekend, she impressed me [...]
Don’t Knock It Till You’ve Tried It: Quick Ham and Cheese Quiche
Me: I’m thinking of making a quiche with the leftover ham for breakfast tomorrow. Shawn: A quiche? (crinkles nose) Am I even going to like that? Me: I don’t see why you wouldn’t. It’s just eggs, ham and cheese. Shawn: That’s all? Me: Yes, that’s it. I can’t believe you’ve never had one before [...]
Ginger Soy Pork Chops, Mmmm
Let’s get something clear – I don’t like pork chops. I purchased a large quantity when I was developing recipes for the cookbook and have several left over. I was dreading eating them, but knew I couldn’t put it off forever (much as I would like to!). But then I saw a recipe at Kalyn’s [...]
