My version of smothered pork chops includes sun-dried tomatoes and about 10 cloves of garlic.
We devoured these chops at light speed.
After a quick sear on the pork chops (maybe too quick?), a light caramelization of the onions and whipping up a […]
…better for you that is.
Take equal parts of rice and carrot to make this a healthier fried rice. Now, the moisture of the carrots will prevent the nice charred bits you normally see in a fried rice dish. But, as a healthy alternative, this will satisfy a […]
Ricciarelle With Scallop, Calamari, & Baby Clams
Dress lightly and stir gently.
Ricciarelle — 5-7 Minutes To Reach Al Dente
The ruffles tend to cook quickly. So, to keep the noodles from shredding it’s very […]
Toasty bottom, cheesy tops… this is definitely what’s for lunch, today!
4 Sandwiches
Homemade bread has a notoriously short shelf life. So, this is a great way to use the remaining half of a day or two old loaf of […]
Two Types Of Green Salsa With Duck Eggs & Tortillas
Have you ever seen a great deal at the farmer’s market and thought to yourself, “That’s great! I wish I could buy a crate of tomatoes. But, what would I do with that much?” Well, […]
Sauté pork chops and garlic until a touch of golden color appears. Deglaze the pan with a splash of wine. Cover (just barely) with a simple base tomato sauce. Add a few tablespoons of freshly chopped herbs like basil and oregano. Then, simmer over low heat until tender.
January 27th, 2012 | Category: Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Mostly Healthy, Pork, Recipe, Sauces, Simple Bites, Technique |
With John Kessler’s cranberry salsa in mind, we deliberately bought two bags of cranberries this year. The first bag was used to make our traditional cranberry sauce. The second, we saved for the day after cranberry salsa. Now, we could have made this on Thanksgiving Day. But, we already had […]
This isn’t my favorite brand of tomatoes. Personally, I’d never use it for a marinara. But, it makes a perfectly acceptable base sauce. It has the added bonus of being easy to find. Wander into just about any Costco, you’ll almost always find a pallet full of these 6 lb […]
A is for Atlanta!
About a month ago, we found some late season peaches at a local farmers market. This one was air-brushed by nature. Pretty? Yes! Tasty? Yes. Texture? ..ehh. So, it was time for some jam. Now, it’s gone. And, we’ll have to buy some frozen […]
My Sweet Summer Garden Tomatoes…
…we’re so sad to see you go.
Lovely California Wonders
We guarantee you’ll be back next year.
And, Tiny Yellow Currants
We won’t forget about you.
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