Category: pork

Creamy Italian Sausage and Tomato Gnocchi

This creamy gnocchi is super quick to make and so easy! It’s hearty, delicious, and speedy, making it the  perfect weeknight dinner! Creamy Italian Sausage and TomatoIngredients1 lb chopped Italian sausage1/2 small onion, finely diced4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine (e.g. sauvignon blanc)1 (14 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream2 pounds uncooked potato...

Penne alla Papalina

This weekend I had the awesome opportunity to do this. Me, Mario and my friend Kelly. “To Laura, Pasta is love. Mario Batali” Pasta is love. He knows me so well already. Kelly and I were standing in the very long line to meet Mario and I started flipping through...

Bacon-Wrapped Herbed Venison

At the rate we’re going, Brian’s venison is going to be gone before bow season even ends! This was our 2nd attempt at a new venison recipe and, sadly, I can take very little credit for this. The entire concept was Brian’s (which I believe he adapted from his brother)....

Quick Ginger Pork

Ingredients:3/4-1 lb pork, cut into bite sized pieces (I also use chicken, as in the photo above)4 cloves of garlic, mincedvegetable oil1/2 C soy sauce (I recommend lower sodium. otherwise this gets salty)1t. ginger1 t. sugar2C water4 slightly rounded T. cornstarch1 head of broccoli Directions: Saute the pork and garlic in...

Pork Chops with Balsamic-Maple Glaze

Ingredients: 2 pork chops (I 3 since they were small-ish)2 tsp. herbs de Provencesalt and pepper2 tsp. olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup Direction: Pat the pork chops dry and rub each side with the seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large...