Meyer Lemon Pasta SauceAromatic, sweet yet tangy Meyer lemons are key to our Meyer Lemon Pasta Sauce; other lemon varieties will yield a too tart, harsh sauce. The cooking process calls for the preparation of two sauces which are reduced and then combined to form silky Meyer Lemon Pasta Sauce. It’s wonderful with any cut pasta shape but…
More information Smoky Balkan White Bean SoupSmoky Balkan White Bean Soup is inspired by the bean and smoked meat soups popular in the Balkans with a nod to Hungarian goulash soup too. Here we use white beans, bacon, smoked pork chops and smoked sausage combined with a heady mix of seasonings to yield a hearty, smoky, meaty soup which is a…
More information Beef and Sausage RaguBeef and Sausage Ragù is a zesty, hearty sauce. I created it to serve with bucatini, which was my late father’s favorite pasta; it’s also great with baked macaroni made with ziti, penne or rigatoni. This recipe makes quite a lot of sauce. If you’re not using all of it at once, portion out the…
More information Fast and Fabulous Pork ChopsFast to prepare, these fabulously flavored grilled pork chops will have you wanting to add Fast and Fabulous Pork Chops to your weekly dinner menu. We recommend using bone-in pork chops (you'll be licking the grilled marinade from the bones) but feel free to use boneless pork chops if those are your preference. Either way,…
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Double Pork Chili VerdeOur Double Pork Chili Verde is rich and complex; it uses two cuts of pork, pork stew meat and ground pork. Tomatillos, green bell peppers, pasilla chilis, celery and cilantro provide the verdant elements, balancing the richness of the two cuts of pork; the seasonings further add to the complex flavor of this hearty dish. …
More information Gado GadoGado Gado is an Indonesian salad of raw, blanched or steamed vegetables and may include hard-boiled eggs and/or firm tofu. It is always served at room temperature and accompanied by peanut sauce. There are no pre-set ingredients for Gado Gado, go with your preferences. Be sure to cut your ingredients into one- or two-bite pieces…
More information Curried Tuna SaladCurried Tuna Salad is a mildly spicy and colorful variation on an old favorite. We make it often at our place, especially during Lent. It’s great for lunch and can anchor a dinner when accompanied by an assortment of vegetable sides; quartered ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber and pickled carrots or radishes come to mind. …
More information Dutch Pea Soup (Snert)Dutch Pea Soup or Snert, as it is known in the Netherlands, is thick, creamy and filling. Perfect for Dutch winter weather, which is typically rainy, windy and grey, it’s also a favorite of ours, especially when winter storms hit. We’ve lightened it up a bit by omitting the potatoes, commonly included in many recipes,…
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