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Potato Gnocchi with Crispy Prosciutto

Posted on March 30, 2016

I decided to change up my gnocchi recipe slightly on my second attempt. Since my first attempt at gnocchi, I had purchased a ricer. A ricer is a “must have” when making gnocchi. The last time I squeezed my potatoes through a garlic press. I do not recommend this method. This time I did not follow […]…

Angry Pig Fried Rice

Posted on February 25, 2016

aI will admit I decided to make this dish based solely on the name. I think I would make anything with “Angry Pig” in the name. This dish has an interesting, subtle Asian flare with some unique flavors. I came across this recipe on the Food & Wine website. I didn’t have the peppercorns, snow […]…

Roast Pork with Acorn Squash Puree for Sunday Dinner

Posted on December 14, 2015

This Roast Pork with Acorn Squash Puree came from Food and Wine. The puree is the star of this dish. It is hearty and full of flavor. Roasting the vegetables brings out the meatiness of the dish, and all of the vegetables blend together perfectly. Instead of using the center cut rack of pork, I […]…

Crispy Pork Milanese from Food and Wine

Posted on November 15, 2015

My family loved this dish. I went to the meat market and requested the pork cutlets. I believe having the 3 ounce cutlets contribute to the crispiness of the pork. I made a few small changes to the recipe. I used plain 100% apple juice instead of cider because that is what I had on […]…

Fried Green Tomato BLTs

Posted on October 29, 2015

We are well into fall, and the first frost will be here soon. My dad still has crops in the garden who fall victim to the first frost. He picked a basket of fresh green beans for me that I cooked tonight. My family loves a big pot of green beans, and if you toss in […]…

Chorizo and Potato Tacos… A Nice Twist for Taco Tuesday!

Posted on October 20, 2015

I love Mexican food! I love Margaritas! I have made different types of dips, enchiladas, and tacos. I wanted to try something a little different, and I found this recipe for chorizo and potato tacos. This recipe is easy because it is very likely that you have everything in your pantry. The chorizo is made […]…