Pork-and-Chive or Turkey-and-Scallion Pot Stickers
Yesterday, I was shocked to find out that our first born has a loose baby tooth and a permanent tooth peeking through! What a shock! First Kindergarten begins and now this? To celebrate this bittersweet moment, I cooked her favorite meal: Pot Stickers. These are modified from Martha Stewart’s Pork-and-Chive Pot Stickers with Soy-Ginger dipping sauce. I … Continue reading
Creole/Cajun Andouille Sausage in a Slow Cooker
Creole vs. Cajun? Hmmm…I’m not sure of the proper label for this one. (I need to read up on the difference between the two.) Regardless of how it’s classified, this big-batch meal is a flavorful hit, which features andouille sausage, red peppers, black beans, and a rich tomato sauce. It’s best served with a starch, such as rice, … Continue reading
Slow Cookers Pulled Pork by Williams Sonoma
This Williams Sonoma recipe caught my eye because of its high rating (4.9 out of 5 stars). It’s a winner for several reasons. Presented here, in no particular order: 1. Two words: slow cooker! 2. It’s a big-batch main dish, which stretches for several meals in our house. 3. It doesn’t have a bunch of … Continue reading
Pork Tenderloin with Figs, Apricots, and Shitake Mushrooms & Barley Mushroom Risotto
I wanted to make a special meal for my family so I settled on a Pork Tenderloin with Figs, Apricots and Shitake Mushrooms. And it’s from crockpot.com. This dish is simple, only eight ingredients and it cooks in three hours. I served it with Barley-Mushroom Risotto and No-Knead Rosemary Parmesan Peasant Loaves. Enjoy! Pork Tenderloin with Figs, … Continue reading
Jerk Pineapple Pork Chops
Take advantage of $2 pineapples this summer with this wonderful dish. The kids loved it. I served it with basmati rice and parmesan squash puree. If anyone tries it on the grill, post your results. Jerk Pineapple Pork Chops Ingredients 2/3 of a whole (4-pound) pineapple, peeled 1 bunch scallions, sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces 1/2 … Continue reading
Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin
This is a great slow cooker recipe adapted from SouthernFood.com. This can be served sliced with rice. Or shred pork and serve it as a pulled pork sandwich. Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 pound each (Or use other cuts of pork) 1 tbsp vegetable oil salt and pepper 1/2 cup beef stock … Continue reading
