Pork

Italian sauasge stuffed squash looks fancy (but it’s really easy!) and tastes like it took hours. 

As I mentioned in my last post, cooking with a rack of pork is an entirely new experience for me. I spent hours trying to decide how to prepare it and came up with a list of over 20 different possibilities. I was struggling to choose so I asked Eric for his input. His thought … Read more

Sometimes, I just want to make a meal that’s a little bit fancier than our usual. Occasionally, I’ll reserve those fancier things for nights when Eric and I are having a special date night at home. But for the most part, those meals just become a family meal. I think the kids love eating fancier … Read more

Bacon and potatoes have always held a special place in my heart, evoking memories of warm and comforting family meals. Combining these two incredible ingredients creates a mouth-watering and satisfying dish. From Loaded Baked Potato Soup to Twice Baked Potato Casserole, there’s an endless array of potato and bacon creations. Today, I’m sharing my recipe, … Read more

I taught myself a very important lesson in the kitchen the other day – not all culinary skills are inborn. Sometimes, you have to really practice at something to get it just right. And sometimes, if you don’t practice first, you just might end up with a total flop. These Pan Fried Pork Chops with … Read more

I have decided that this dish is going to be my go-to option when entertaining during the fall. It is so pretty, bursting with fall flavors and just plain old delicious. It’s also surprisingly easy to put together. In fact, I think the beautiful presentation is a little deceptive in regards to the work involved. … Read more

This recipe for Pork Chops Milanese is one that I’ve been making for over 10 years and it is my absolute favorite way to prepare pork. I first heard of this recipe while watching the Food Network back in the days when Ready, Set, Cook aired every night. (Anyone else remember that show? It was … Read more

Late last week, while cleaning out my pantry, I discovered the remains of a jam gift pack that my grandmother gave us for Christmas. I took a look at the two remaining jars and noticed their expiration date was coming up in June. Since I knew I’d forget about them before then if I put … Read more

Although leftover meat is a rare occurrence around our house, it is one of my favorite leftovers to have on hand. There are so many options for all kinds of leftover meats and it is so easy to stretch even small amounts. This Mediterranean Pork Stew was the result of some leftover pork. I didn’t … Read more

This weekend, my in-laws came over to celebrate a VERY late Christmas with us. When I was thinking of the menu for the night, I kept thinking back to the first time we all went out to dinner together. So I settled on a re-creation of what I knew was my father-in-laws favorite dish. I … Read more