I mentioned last week that I had plans to make Hawaiian-style pulled pork in the slow cooker, and it turned out so well that I had to share the recipe with you! This is loose adaptation of a recipe on the King’s Hawaiian website. It’s so easy and so delicious! It also paired perfectly with … Continue reading Hawaiian-Style Pineapple Pulled Pork
This recipe is a very loose adaptation from one of my favorite cookbooks, Sunday Suppers at Lucques. It’s an excellent thing to bring to a picnic or a cookout, as it holds up well if made in advance. It will still be good the next day too, and will work as an excellent side dish … Continue reading Summer Succotash Salad
Did you know that you can eat collard greens raw in a salad, just like kale? I didn’t until fairly recently. They are delicious this way, and while I love some slow-cooked collard greens simmered with a ham hock and lots of vinegar, sometimes I’m craving a fresher preparation, especially in summer! You can also … Continue reading Collard Salad with Pickled Raisins, Pecans, & Feta
How have you all been? I decided to take a holiday break from blogging last week, and I have to say, it felt WEIRD. Instead of working on a blog post, I went to the beach, grilled in the park, and just cooked for fun. I pretty much blog every week without fail, even on … Continue reading Chicken & Black-Eyed Pea Chili
I’ve really been feeling like cooking something green, but unfortunately no spring things have been popping up yet at the markets! I went for this delicious Swiss chard dip to tide me over until I can get my hands on some local asparagus and snap peas. It’s so good that it almost makes me feel … Continue reading Swiss Chard Tahini Dip
I’m still thinking about the delicious lamb shoulder ragu I made last weekend from the fabulous cookbook Wine Food, so I’m sharing the recipe with you here! A few days ago, I made a variation of this using pork cheeks and jowl in place of the lamb. I omitted the wine, used less tomato paste, … Continue reading Rigatoni with Lamb Shoulder Ragu & Whipped Ricotta
This dip is a variation on the traditional Greek potato-garlic dip. When I came across the recipe in a recent issue of Bon Appétit magazine, I knew I had to try it, and it did not disappoint! This would be delicious served with fresh bread, pita, or crackers. I enjoyed mine with some homemade oat … Continue reading Roasted Parsnip Skordalia
