Everything is better with bacon, including black-eyed peas. This is a very simple, very easy recipe, but believe me, it rivals that of many, many other more complicated. Sometimes, simple is best. This is a down home dinner that will stick to your ribs and make you want 2nds or […]
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Carne Asada Nachos! Not a meal? Who says?
Whenever you make carne asada tacos and beans, you will always have leftovers. OK, maybe not always, but more often than not. You know how it is? You’re having a BBQ. You estimate the meat. You count the guests. You worry about the non RSVP people (you know who you […]
Ginger Lemon Pork Stir Fry and Spicy Mushroom Soup
My daughter loves ginger. I love pork. Hubby loves spicy. So, I put it all together. And guess what? It works! The flavors meld together wonderfully. Here’s proof that chicken isn’t the only meat that works well with lemon and ginger! Ginger & Lemon Pork Stir Fry: 1 lb Pork […]
Parmesan, Pine Nut and Garlic Stuffed Pork Loin
A week or so ago, I bought pine nuts and faced huge sticker shock when I saw the receipt. Since I couldn’t very well return them (they were a bulk food item), I decided to experiment. And let me tell you, we sure have enjoyed a our pine nut recipes, […]
Carnitas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce & Guacamole
I love Carnitas! I mean, really, really love ’em. Of course I love anything pork, but still. Carnitas tacos and a cold cerveza! Man, that is some good eats. There are a number of salsas and such that you could pair with Pork Carnitas. I thought I’d make Tomatillo since […]
Chile Colorado w/Egg, Fried Potatoes w/Pork & Tortillas
This is very, very old school. It’s also very easy, very cheap and very, very tasty! So before you say, “Chile Colorado with Egg. What the heck is that?”, give this recipe a try. When you’re down to nothing much in the fridge, but eggs and potatoes, this meal will […]