Grilled Pattypan Squash with Hot Chorizo Vinaigrette – Almost Stuffed

Michele does a fantastic, sausage-stuffed pattypan squash, which was actually how these were supposed to be prepared, but someone, and we wo...

Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches with Burrata and Basil – An Exceptional Summer Exception

There are many people, myself included, that think cooking prosciutto is basically a crime against nature; but there are exceptions, and thi...

Bacon and Egg Doughnuts! Perfect for Real and Made-Up Holidays

I’ve always wanted to try making some kind of sweet/savory bacon-studded fritter using pâte à choux, also known as that stuff you make cream...

Deep-Fried Creamy Chicken Gravy – Almost Chicken Croquettes

There are two kinds of chicken croquettes. They all have a crispy, deep-fried exterior, but some are firm, meaty, and nugget-like, while oth...

Memorial Day Grilling Special: Hot Dog Sausage aka “Hot Dogage”

The idea of making actual hot dogs doesn’t really interest me that much. Like French fries, and sushi, I believe hot dogs are best enjoyed o...

Orange & Milk Braised Pork Carnitas – Apparently for Cinco de Mayo

It must have been the subliminal beer and liquor advertising that got me, because I wasn’t even thinking about Cinco de Mayo when I decided ...

Scotch Eggs – This is an Easter Egg You Want in Your Basket

I’ve gotten so many requests for Scotch eggs over the years, I figured with the Easter holiday coming up, the timing was right to post this ...

Mardi Gras Special: Red Beans and Rice – Comfortably Yum

Any time someone asks the question, “What exactly is soul food,” the answer should always be a comforting bowl of red beans and rice. Just s...

“Loaded Baked Potato” Super Bowl Dip – [Insert Deflated Football Joke Here]

Any decent Super Bowl snack table has to have a few substantial dips, and this “loaded baked potato” dip, with its three pounds of bacon, is...

Crispy Fried Boudin Balls – De-Casing A Cajun Classic

The first time I had Cajun-style boudin sausage, I was confused. I’d ordered something called “sausage,” but that’s not what I got. Instead ...

Crispy Honey-Glazed Ham – Looks, Tastes, and Sounds Like the Holidays

A great holiday ham glaze needs to have three things; a wonderful flavor, a gorgeous, shiny appearance, and a crispy, crackling crust you ca...

Molasses Quick-Brined Pork Chops

Molasses Quick-Brined Pork Chops Servings: 4-8 Ingredients 1/4 cup Himalayan pink salt 1/4 cup organic molasses 2 whole cloves 1 Ceylon cinn...

Butter and Garlic Pork with Crispy Fried Garlic

Butter and Garlic Pork with Crispy Fried Garlic Makes 4-5 servings Ingredients 2 pounds pork tenderloin, sliced thinly Marinade: 2 tablespoo...

Spicy Tuna and Potato Frittata

Spicy Tuna and Potato Frittata Serves 6 (1/6 portion per person) Ingredients 5 eggs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon cracked blac...

Crock-pot Pork Roast with Rosemary

Crock-pot Pork Roast with Rosemary Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 4-5 Pound bone in pork shoulder roast 2 Sprigs rosemary, coarsely chopped 1 Large...

Vietnamese Style Grilled Lemongrass Pork

Vietnamese Style Grilled Lemongrass Pork Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 800g Pork Shoulder, sliced to about ½ inch thick pieces 6 cloves garlic 2 p...

Pork Stew in Tamarind Broth

Pork Stew in Tamarind Broth (Sinigang) Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 1 kg Pork Belly, cubed 150-200 g okra medium sized, sliced in half 150-200 g ...

Catalina Pork

Catalina Pork Serves 4 Ingredients 675g Lean Pork, cubed 2 tbsp Oil 1 Large Onion, peeled & sliced 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed 1 lev tbsp F...

Oven Baked Pork Ribs

Oven Baked Pork Ribs Serves 6 Ingredients 2 racks of pork baby back ribs 1/2 cup tomato paste 1 cup orange juice 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup D...

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri Serves 2 Ingredients Chimichurri 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced ...