The history of this classic Mexican is a little muddled, however one thing that remains true is the deliciousness of this dish. In Mexico and various parts of Latin America this dish is called a guisado (pronounced gee-saw-doh), the closest English translation is stew, but to me a guisado is more than that. When I […]
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Forget The Frying Pan-Oven Fried Pork Chops
There are times you need to leave the frying pan alone and reach for the door oven. It’s a great way of cutting down on fried food and having to dispose of cooking oil which is bad for the environment. These pork chop’s will having you not only satisfied but feeling good about your health […]
Don’t Get Fried-Choose Oven Roasted Carnitas
Carnitas can be cooked in a multitude of ways but the orginal method required large chunks of pork fried until the fat and connective tissue break down. This cooking method allows the outside of the meat to be crispy and the inside to be fork tender. I personally like braising my carnitas to allow the […]
Modern Mediterranean-Orange Balsamic Lamb Chops
It’s nice to break up the monotony of beef and chicken or pork as a third protein option. Lamb is one of the exquisite meats bursting with flavor that pairs well with other earthy herbs and spices. Once of the easiest flavor palates in my opinion comes from the Mediterranean. This recipe combines the sweet […]
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
Meatloaf is one of those classic dishes everyone loves to hate. Chances are you probably have some stories to share about meatloaf and your childhood. Personally I feel this dish is misunderstood. Meatloaf makes an excellent dinner as long as it is done properly. Given the huge rise and popularity in bacon over the last […]
Knob Creek Bourbon Pulled Pork Sliders
Not a big fan of bourbon? Don’t worry I don’t blame you. If enjoying a little of that golden nectar doesn’t have you shouting “bourbon on the rocks”, the next time you set foot in a bar. Perhaps it is time to cook with bourbon instead. I came across this very tasty recipe on Allrecipes and […]