Tangy Sweet Pineapple BBQ Spare Ribs Recipe

pineapple spare ribs on grill

It is tailgating season, the perfect time to throw some ribs on the grill. This BBQ spare ribs recipe with Pineapple BBQ Sauce is perfect for entertaining.  Slow roast the ribs prior to game day, then baste em’ up and get a nice char from the grill.  The wait to serve them is short, but [...]

Tangy Tender Apple Cider Pork and Potatoes #HormelFamily

apple cider pork and potatoes

Fall is in the air, well, it will officially be fall this weekend anyway.  This time of year calls for lots of homey slow cooking, with an emphasis on seasonal flavors.  Last weekend, my ex was coming over to visit with our daughter, so I figured it was a good time to cook that Hormel [...]

Giveaway: $200 in Walmart Gift Cards + the #DibsOnMyRibs Pork Recipe Cookoff

pineapple spare ribs on grill

Tender fall off the bone ribs with a sweet tangy sauce that has just a bit of heat, now that is something you may just have to fend off “predators” with your meat fork for.  Calling “Dibs” may not be sufficient!  Yes, ribs take a lot of time to get just right, but that doesn’t [...]

Easter Sandwich: What to Do with Easter Leftovers #EasterMeals

asparagus and ecce panis ciabatta on grill

When most people think of post-holiday sandwiches, turkey, stuffing & cranberry sauce come to mind.  While this now iconic sandwich is certainly delightful, I beg to say, Easter leftovers can make for a worthy rival of a sandwich. After Easter dinner, many families are left with an overwhelming bounty of colorful boiled eggs, and a [...]

Bacon and Raisin Cappellini

Bacon and Raisin Cappelini

Bacon and raisins may seem like an odd combination for a pasta dish, but my daughter likes both and I felt like experimenting a bit.  I kept the preparation very simple, so I could really taste how the raisins worked with the pasta.  Other than being slightly sweeter, there was little difference from using sun-dried [...]

Bacon, Bacon, Bacon …. Awesome Bacon Recipes!!!

bacon goat cheese grape pops

While I have plenty of my own bacon recipes, who can ever get enough bacon, especially when it is warm and perfectly crisp. I’ve rounded up some awesome bacon recipes that put this beloved pork fat front and center.  It  is not just a subtle accent in these recipes, it is the main attraction! These [...]

Homefried Kielbasa and Potatoes Recipe

Kielbasa and Potatoes recipe

This Kielbasa and Potatoes Recipe is such an easy flavorful combination, that it is sure to become a family favorite.  Yes, it is simple, some of the best dishes are aren’t they.  Not only is this easy kielbasa recipe satisfying, it is inexpensive to make, as well. As an added bonus, with one pot preparation, [...]

Quick Recipe: Pork, Broccoli and Red Peppers in Cheese Sauce

pork stir fry in cheese sauce

This quick pork saute in cheese sauce recipe, only takes 15 minutes to prepare and is very easy to make.  Frozen and jarred vegetables, make it easy to have all the necessary ingredients on hand in a pinch, and pork tenderloins are often sold in vacuum sealed packaging, which allows you to store unfrozen for [...]

Lemon Balm Pork Tenderloin Recipe

herbs for pork

I enjoy using lemon balm in my cooking.  It is a very easy to grow herb and goes well in many recipes.  Here it is teamed with marjoram to flavor a pork tenderloin. 1. Put in mini food processor: a handful of fresh lemon balm, a few sprigs of fresh marjoram (about 1/2 as much as the lemon [...]

Pork Chow Mein Recipe | Easy Pork Chow Mein Recipe Using Tenderloin

pork chow mein recipe

This pork chow mein recipe makes a nice big batch of chow mein.  We simply eat it with chow mein noodles.  My family loves this easy home made version of Chinese take-out, so it goes pretty quick  .  Leftovers are great for a light, but nutritious lunch, with no worries about MSG, because it it [...]