Pasta with Broccoli and Sausage with a Ricotta Surprise

1 lb short-cut pasta, such as penne 1 C ricotta cheese Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb sweet Italian sausage 1 large head broccoli 1 medium onion, chopp3ed 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 1/2 C chicken stock 1/2 C fresh flat leaf parsley, […]

Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

4 (¾ inch thick) center-cut pork loin chops (about 2 lbs total) Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 8 small shallot, peeled, leaving root ends intact, and quartered ⅔ C balsamic vinegar 1 ½ tsp sugar Pat pork dry and sprinkle with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper Heat oil in 12 inch […]

Carnitas

3 lb boneless pork shoulder or country-style ribs 6 cloves garlic, halved Zest of 1 orange, cut into strips ¾ C fresh orange juice Sea salt 1 Tbsp canola oil, if needed 12 purchased corn tortillas Guacamole for serving Salsa Fresca for serving Refried Beans and/or red rice for serving Cut off any big pieces […]

Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

1lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage) 2 large russet baking potatoes, wash, sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices 1 large vidalia onion, chopped 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional) 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 garlic cloves , minced or […]

Split Pea Soup with Ham Hocks

1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 2 carrots, finely diced One 1-pound bag split peas, rinsed and picked through 1 1/2 pound smoked ham hock 2 quarts chicken stock, water, or combination Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and […]

Ginger Honey Roasted Pork Tenderloin

1 lb pork tenderloin, excess fat trimmed 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger, – grated 7 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp grated fresh garlic 2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce kosher salt and black pepper, – to taste pinch cayenne pepper olive oil for cooking chopped fresh parsley, – for garnish Instructions Combine ginger, […]

Savory Marinade

Ingredients   1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 3 T full fat mayo 1 T Worcestershire sauce (see notes) 1 T lemon juice, preferably fresh squeezed (see notes) 1 tsp. Veg-Sal or salt 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper 1 T Poultry Seasoning 1 T garlic puree or garlic powder 1 T sweet paprika, […]

Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs 3/4 cups freshly grated Parmesan 4 (1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) center-cut pork loin chops (each about 10 to 12 ounces) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons olive oil Lemon wedges, for serving Whisk the eggs in a pie plate to blend. Place the […]

Honey Pecan Pork Chops

1 ¼ pounds boneless pork loin, pounded thin  ½ cup all-purpose flour for coating  salt and pepper to taste  2 tablespoons butter  ¼ cup honey  ¼ cup chopped pecans In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt and pepper. Dredge pork cutlets in the flour mixture. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add […]