Harissa Spiced Pork Shoulder

Ingredients: 2 TBSP tomato paste 2 TBSP harissa 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBSP red wine vinegar 1 3-4 lb pork shoulder or butt 1 can cannellini beans (or any white bean), drained Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Mix first 4 ingredients together in a small bowl. Rub mixture on pork shoulderContinue reading “Harissa Spiced Pork Shoulder”

Hoisin Glazed Meatloaf

Ingredients: • Cooking spray • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat panko breadcrumbs (gluten free is an option) • 1/2 cup whole milk (or water) • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves • 4 scallions, minced • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced • 1/2Continue reading “Hoisin Glazed Meatloaf”

Pork and Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

I am cleaning out our fridge before spring break vacation. I had leftover pork chops from last night and a head of cauliflower. (Along with some other ingredients😉) I truly didn’t miss the rice in this “fried rice” and boys were shocked when I told them it was cauliflower!! We are mostly an egg freeContinue reading “Pork and Cauliflower “Fried Rice””

Chicken and Pork Lo Mein

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 pound spaghetti Salt 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 chicken breast cutlets, thinly sliced into strips 3 thin cut pork chops, thinly sliced into strips Black pepper 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 inch piece fresh ginger, grated 4 cloves garlic, mincedContinue reading “Chicken and Pork Lo Mein”

Caprese Stuffed Pork Loin

Ingredients: • 1 pork loin, butterflied • 1 lb fresh mozzarella, sliced • about 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves • 1 small red onion, sliced thin • 1 large tomatoe, sliced For marinade/reduction: • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1 cup spicy tomato sauce • 2 TBSP Dijon mustard • 2 TBSP onionContinue reading “Caprese Stuffed Pork Loin”

Pork Butt Roast with Vegetables

Ingredients: • garlic powder to taste • 3-5 pounds pork butt roast • 1 yellow onion, sliced • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped • 6 carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces • Salt and pepper • 1 cup chicken stock • 3 cups water • 2 Tbsp canola oil Directions: • Preheat ovenContinue reading “Pork Butt Roast with Vegetables”

Sausage and Black Bean Nachos

Ingredients: 1 pound ground hot or mild pork sausage 4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 ounces large tortilla chips (restaurant style) 3 cupsContinue reading “Sausage and Black Bean Nachos”

Pork and Tomato Sauté

This is such a quick dish and packs a lot of flavor!! This was the appreciation hug from my son. Ingredients: • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided • 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed (about 1/2 inch thick) • Salt and pepper • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarContinue reading “Pork and Tomato Sauté”

Brown Butter and Sage Pork Chops

These are a classic! They always bring all the boys to the yard! Ingredients: • 4 tbsp . Butter • 1/4 c . Sage Leaves • 4- 4-6 (ounce) Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops • 1 clove garlic, smashed • Salt and pepper Directions: • Season both sides of chops with salt and pepper •Continue reading “Brown Butter and Sage Pork Chops”

Campanelle with Italian sausage and pumpkin sauce

Ingredients: 1 pound ground Italian sausage 1/2 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, dice 1 lb package campanelle pasta 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon salt and ground black pepper to taste Freshly grated ParmesanContinue reading “Campanelle with Italian sausage and pumpkin sauce”