Pork

Traditional pork carnitas for tacos take 3 to 4 hours to cook, but with the Instant Pot, they take just one hour! The pork turns out just as tender, juicy and delicious. Happy National Taco Day! Yes, I really am celebrating. I love tacos. Plus, tacos are one of the only foods that my picky-eater-son …

This post is sponsored by ThermoWorks. I received a ThermoPop thermometer in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. Pulled pork sliders are great for game-day tailgates! Make the pork in advance, keep it warm, and dish out onto slider buns while cheering on your team! It's tailgate season! I'm not a big …

This post is sponsored in conjunction with AppleWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the AppleWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. Smoky pork tacos with sweet apple slaw is an easy, delicious dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to be a hit!

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. Tired of the same old ham recipes? Try Peach and Riesling Glazed Ham — it's fresh and fruity flavor will wow your brunch guests.

This shop/post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #SummerRefreshment #Peapod #CollectiveBias Nothing says summer more than pork ribs marinated in Hawaiian flavors like pineapple juice, soy sauce and ginger. This recipe will easily feeds the crowd at your next summer get-together.

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"Man Food" is all about big bold flavors, and these chipotle honey lime pulled pork tacos deliver! Make them for the dad in your life this Father's Day! It's almost Father's Day. It seems to be traditional that on Mother's Day, you go out for brunch, and on Father's Day, you stay home and cook …

Today, I'm guest-posting over at The Way to His Heart. I "met" Maeghan on a forum devoted to cooking, and I love her blogging style and her photography. Head on over to her blog to read the recipe, Risotto-Stuffed Acorn Squash, and check out her blog!

I had debated sharing this recipe with you all. To be perfectly honest, I wasn't crazy about it. It's not that it tasted bad. I just wasn't wowed by the flavor. Maybe it needed more salt. Maybe my tomatoes weren't the freshest. I couldn't really tell you what it needed to make it better. But …

Have you ever seen these in a grocery store and wondered what they were? They're figs. What are figs? They're a fruit. Not the prettiest or most appetizing-looking fruit. But, remember that "don't judge a book by its cover" lesson you learned (or were supposed to learn) as a child? The only time I'd ever …

Have I mentioned that I don't like pineapple? I've tried. I've eaten it quite a few times, thinking maybe I didn't get a "good" one the last time. But sadly, I don't like pineapple. Not on its own. When pineapple is not the dominant flavor, however, I've really enjoyed recipes that include it, like the jerk …

I received an email from Nicole of The Giving Table several weeks ago, asking if I would dedicate one post to spreading awareness of childhood hunger. I said yes without hesitation, and she sent me some information, links, and post guidelines. I have to say, reading the facts about childhood hunger is overwhelming and heartbreaking. …

I'm forever trying to find new and interesting ways to cook pork. It may be my selective memory, but it seems like every time I cook pork, I use sage. Now, it's not that I don't like sage—I actually love it—but I don't want to get tired of it. Earlier this year, I planned to …

With Liam getting especially clingy in the late afternoon, and me being adamant that we eat dinner as a family, I've been choosing most of our week's meals from the "Weeknight Meals" or "30 Minute Meals" sections of the magazines that I buy. I found it a bit funny that this dish caught my eye …

I've talked before about comfort food, sharing my favorite recipe for white bread. I love nothing more than a thick slice of toasted white bread with some flavor of berry preserves. When I've had a long day, though, and I'm starving, toast isn't going to cut it. I want a warm, hearty meal to fill …

I was staring at the freezer, pondering. The grocery store had Italian sausage on sale (again), and The Mister had bought a ton of it. He likes Italian sausage. A lot.  Me? I can take it or leave. And the idea of having sausage and peppers (again) … well, I wanted to leave it.  Thankfully, …

Happy Labor Day, DNCWWO fans! Continuing on with my mission to waste less food, I had several packages of fresh herbs in my fridge that I wanted to use before they went bad. On a side note, I've heard that you can freeze fresh herbs, but even following the directions, I've never been successful at …

I've always associated pork chops with autumn. I'm not sure why, but maybe because they pair so well with other flavors I associate with autumn: apples, maple syrup, butternut squash, to name a few.When I saw this recipe by fellow blogger Elly Says Opa!, I couldn't wait to make it. For one thing, it doesn't …

Hey folks! If you're looking for Munchkin Meals, it's moved to an every-other-week format, so check back next Thursday for a look at what Liam has been eating! I first tried chorizo almost two years ago. I was at the meat counter in Whole Foods, trying to decide what to get for dinner that night. …

Last July in Philadelphia was the hottest in the city's history, with 21 days reaching 90 degrees or above, many reaching triple digits. This summer hasn't seen that number of 90+ degree days, but the days that do reach 90+ degrees feel unbearable. Those are the days when ice cream seems a very reasonable option …

My stack of magazines was perilously close to resembling the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Keeping a 6-month-old baby entertained all day and working from home at night leaves little free time to browse the latest Food Network or Bon Appetit magazines. I finally decide to tackle one or two magazines a weekend, bookmarking recipes I …

It's finally summer time, which means plums are in season! If you remember, about a month ago, I wanted to make this recipe for Pork Chops with Plum Sauce, but couldn't find plums anywhere! Since I had already purchased the red wine for the sauce, I ended up making a red wine reduction to sauce …

For the longest time, the only wine I drank was White Zinfandel, mostly because I only drank wine with my family, and my parents only drink White Zinfandel. We toured the champagne house of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin and the Louis Latour winery. When I traveled to France with my culinary school in 2006, I was …

I did my meal planning a little backwards this week. The Mister went food shopping, and I chose meals based on what he bought. We usually get the same kinds and cuts of meat, so seeing pork chops in the freezer was not a surprise. I've also taken on a rather large and intimidating project …

I had really been looking forward to trying this recipe, particularly the purée — it's one of my favorite flavor combinations, as evidenced by the number of times I ate Trader Joe's butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter sauce last fall.  I was actually worried I was anticipating this meal TOO much — that it …

The Mister and I have been getting tired of our kitchen staples. For a change from pork chops, I bought a pork tenderloin from Trader Joe's. One my favorite impressive, yet simple, main dishes is a stuffed tenderloin. And we decided to give kale a try — neither of us have ever tasted it before. …

I received an email late last week from a representative at DinnerTool.com, asking if I'd be interested in a link exchange. They would list my blog on their site, if I would place a link to theirs on my blog. Having never heard of the site, I went over to check it out. I really …

Now that I'm in my new neighborhood, I'm within walking distance of Philadelphia's Italian Market. In the mid- to late-1800s, several Italian immigrants opened stores on 9th Street, selling ethnic foods. Now, there are also Chinese, Vietnamese and Mexican stores as well. You can buy things like fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, cheese, and spices. …

There is a chain of sandwich/coffee shops along the East Coast (and spreading!) that I absolutely love. Warm atmosphere, cool music, comfy chairs — I could hang out there for hours! The food and the coffee are awesome, too. My favorite dessert is the s'mores you make at your table!  My favorite sandwich is their TBM …