Category: Pork & Lamb

Korean Braised Pork

Friends…we need Smell-O-Vision in a big way for this recipe! Trust me when I tell you that you do not want to miss this one. Korean Braised Pork could not be easier, more tender, tastier

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Easy & Juicy Pork Chops

Easy & Juicy Pork Chops! The key word here is JUICY! We’ve all had them…the leathery, pan cooked or grilled chops. We start with such good intentions and then no matter what we do, how

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One Pan Baked Smoked Sausage

Hi Friends! Long time, no see! Also long time, no cooking around here. The symphony season (and thus the driving season) has finally hit a short pause. I had every intention of posting recipes from

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Butternut Squash & Bacon Risotto

Butternut Squash & Bacon Risotto. Hello, my lovely! So many good things going on in one dish…butternut squash meets smoky bacon with a little zing of fresh sage. All of this in a creamy, dreamy

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Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

I have never been a huge fan of the traditional stuffed pepper but I’ll take these Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers any day of the week! If you’re not familiar with poblanos, you should give them

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Baked Pork Chops with Cranberries

Baked Pork Chops with Cranberries is the perfect recipe if you’re looking for something a little different to add to your holiday lineup. It’s simple to put together and the cranberries add a nice festive

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Miso Braised Pork

I know we are racing right from Thanksgiving up to Christmas, Hanukkah, and then (eek) the New Year, but I want to take a short pause in the holiday hoopla to bring you pulled pork

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Braised Pork Chops with Carrots

Braised Pork Chops with Carrots is one of my favorite recipes from my dad. Both of my parents are good cooks and, aside from scarring me for life by refusing to buy me an Easy

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Cream Cheese Bacon Poppers

Cream Cheese Bacon Poppers! Easy appetizer. Perfect tailgating treat. Tapas night tidbit. Saturday afternoon snack! These little nuggets of goodness have it ALL going on. I have never been one to deep fry things at

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Pork Chops with Tomatoes & Sage

Five years ago today I started Idiot’s Kitchen with this recipe. It’s easily the recipe that I’ve given out the most: Easy enough to explain it to the person sitting next to you on an

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Warm Mushroom & Arugula Salad

Warm Mushroom & Arugula Salad! We love having big salads for dinner so I’m always on the lookout for new recipes and ideas other than the standard grilled chicken chopped up over greens. Boy was

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Swedish Meatballs

Long before there was an IKEA anywhere near where I lived, there was my friend Sonja who introduced me to Swedish Meatballs. Prior to meeting Sonja and being invited to her amazing Swedish Holiday Dinners,

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