Critter Chronicles
Pork
Recipe: Oven Roasted St. Louis-Style Pork Ribs
>I hardly ever cook pork at home anymore, but our family does still eat it from time to time. When we were passing through St. Louis and Kansas City this past month we found ourselves in both cities, twice, with no time or stomach fortitude to try out their various BBQ styles. So when we … Continue reading
Recipe: Ham and Cheese Fried Rice
>I’ve had cooked, diced ham sitting in my freezer for several months now, waiting for a recipe to use with it. These were the leftovers from my scalloped potatoes and ham recipe that I love, but which Tony is not a fan of… so without a firm recipe to use, it’s been waiting patiently. The … Continue reading
Recipe: Pasta with Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
>This recipe was one that was sent to my inbox from allrecipes.com. Although I’d never actually tried sauerkraut before, I thought I’d go outside my comfort zone and give it a go. The following recipe is based on the original recipe (click title to link to it), along with changes I’ve made based on other … Continue reading
Recipe: Easy Pan Grilled Chicken or Pork
>At least once a week, I opt out of a longer-cooking, more complicated recipe for pan-grilling chicken breasts or pork fillets. The secret to tender and juicy meat isn’t so much the seasoning as it is the method. I love using either my All-Clad stainless steel skillets or my Le Creuset grill pan for these … Continue reading
Recipe: Honey-Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
>I originally found this recipe in a Kraft Food and Family magazine, and have made it regularly since then. You can either make this in the oven or on the grill; it’s delicious either way. I always cook it on the same baking sheet with my Parmesan Garlic Oven Fries for a great and easy … Continue reading
Recipe: Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
>This is a dish that my grandmother has made for years. I’ve been trying to find a similar recipe to hers, and the recipe that follows is the one I use when I make it. The title is linked to the original recipe, but I’ve altered the cooking time. Although the flavors are great with … Continue reading
