Pork Loin Chops with Apples and Onions. Sounds kinda fussy, doesn't it? Reality: nothing could be further from the truth. I must admit that loin chops are not always my first choice when it comes to pork. I like bone-in chops for most things, but if you're in a hurry, loin chops are an easy shortcut. How long you cook them is more a matter of taste than safety - there is no more risk in eating medium-rare pork, than there is with beef. Loin chops are a lean cut, so too much cooking will dry them ... Read More about Pork Loin Chops with Apples and Onions
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Italian Meatballs
I should start by admitting that I am not, in the least bit, of Italian heritage. We have a lot of German on one side and some Scots on the other and the rest is most likely a hodge-podge, much as is the case with a lot of Americans. But, I grew up in an area of Upstate NY where at one time, the primary economic force was a company called Endicott Johnson, a shoe manufacturing company. Because it was relatively easy to find a decent job here, it was an area that attracted a lot of immigrants ... Read More about Italian Meatballs
Five Spice Pork Stew
There can definitely be a huge downside to being a food blogger. When you have to write a blog post about a recipe that turned out particularly well, like this Five Spice Pork Stew, but the last batch you made is gone already? It's a sad thing, let me tell you. Fortunately, this dish is particularly easy to make, and doesn't require any difficult to find ingredients. If you have never used Chinese Five Spice before, you might think it will be hard to lay your hands on some, but that is not the ... Read More about Five Spice Pork Stew
Bean with Bacon Soup
I have a confession to make. For all my talk about fresh, homemade food, I love bean with bacon soup. And yes, I mean the stuff in the can with the red and white label. I know - it is a terrible secret, and I'm trusting you not to tell a soul. It is a childhood thing I suppose. Our Catholic school didn't have a lunch program, so we ate in the classroom; whatever our mothers had sent with us. Our Mom usually sent soup in the winter and I can still picture the metal lunch box on a wooden desk, and ... Read More about Bean with Bacon Soup