Category: Pork & Lamb

Beer Braised BBQ Ribs

When you are from Kansas City, I think it is genetically imprinted upon you to love BBQ. (Unless you are a vegan.) Since I am living far away from good Kansas City BBQ these days,

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Italian Sausage with Herbed Beans

Ah, Italian Sausage… For some people comfort food is a casserole of mac & cheese or big bowl of mashed potatoes. For me it’s Italian Sausage. Whether it is in pasta with peas, in pasta

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Sweet Potato, Sausage & Bean Soup

You probably already know how much I love Italian Sausage. It’s my #1, go to comfort food. So it’s not surprising that this is one of my favorite soup recipes. It’s similar to two other

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Bourbon Glazed Ham

There is not much, in my opinion, that can be done to improve ham. I think that ham, like bacon, is pretty much perfect just as is. However, when the occasion arrises for a holiday

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Maple Braised Pork Chops

Mmmmm….Maple Braised Pork Chops. I do love a good pork chop recipe. Like my favorites Pork Chops with Tomatoes & Sage and Pork Chops with Porcini Mushrooms, I guarantee that this recipe is going into the

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Carnitas Update!

Do you remember the delicious pork carnitas from last month? The tender, juicy dish that also created the blackened cookware of death? Yes, I thought that photo might jog your memory. Ever since posting that

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Carnitas – Mexican Roasted Pork

Carnitas. This post could also be titled, “Why I Can Probably Never Commit to Being a Vegetarian.” The tale of the taco pictured above begins with a quick pass through one of the cookbooks I

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Pork Chops with Apples & Onions

This is one of my favorite fall dinners. Three simple flavors – pork chops, apples, and onions – get a little help from beer and apple cider to make a dish that’s not only comforting

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Orange-Soy Braised Pork Ribs

Hello lovely ribs! Braised low and slow in the oven in a mixture of orange juice, soy sauce, and ginger that magically turns into a savory, delectable sauce. Absolutely fall off the bone tender and

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Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops with Caramelized Shallots. This recipe is pretty close to perfection. I will admit to being pretty burnt out on balsamic vinegar. For several years now, balsamic salad dressings have been everywhere.

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Pork Chops Braised with Arugula

Pork Chops Braised with Arugula. There are no words to describe how much I love these pork chops. Tender and delicious with a light but highly flavorful broth and little side of wilted arugula, these

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Seconds after taking this photo I ate that sandwich. In about 3 bites. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with a Tangy Sauce. So good and so easy to make. Let the slow cooker (or even an

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Moroccan Lamb Stew

It’s Wednesday. So,how early in the week do you start thinking about what you’re going to cook over the weekend? Are you one of those expert planning types who makes a meal plan, shops for

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Easy & Savory Pork Roast

Pork Roast, like simple roast chicken, is one of those dishes that can make you a kitchen rock star. It looks impressive, tastes amazing, and is incredibly easy to make. The good old pork loin

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