Category archives for Pork

Plum Island Sound Clam Chowder

My original recipe for this chowder appeared in “Cooking Light” back in 2006. I was a great follower of their recipes back then especially, the “Reader Recipe of the Month”, which I submitted this recipe to. With our boat and my clamming license, we would head to the clam bars around Plum Island Sound off […]

Great Gumbo!

Whenever my husband would visit New Orleans on business he would eat gumbo on a daily basis.  He was quite enamored with the dish.  I had never tried to make it before.  He helped, especially with the roux making (a little tricky).  I took 3 recipes and gave it the ole’ college try and it […]

Elegant Eggplant Parm

This is truly an elegant dish with just a hint of meat in the sauce.  Of course if you want a truly vegetarian dish, then leave out the prosciutto.  However, it does kick it up to another level!  Notice that the eggplant is not fried, but baked.  Another plus for this delicious dish.  You could […]

Saucy Skillet Sausages

I know this is probably more of a cold weather meal, but it is delicious one without the use of the oven.   Sausage could be started in the skillet and finished on the grill before putting it back in the skillet with the wine sauce.  This is simple, but a real winner.  The more rustic […]

This Little Piggy Went Nuts!

A simple dish that is so delicious.  The fresh ginger and the red pepper flakes give it a smooth kick!  Remember the best way to store ginger is to peel it, cut it into one-inch cubes and immerse in dry sherry in a plastic container.  It will keep for a few weeks in the refrigerator […]

This Little Piggy Got Pulled

This pulled pork recipe is a hit anytime of the year, because of the ease of making it in the oven.  It was originally called a “Boston pork butt”, however, they do sell them everywhere.  I am partial to Boston because I live 30 miles from the city!  You don’t have to go to the […]

Perfect Pork Chops

As a kid, my Mom always served apple sauce on the side with  pork chops, especially if they were dry.  It made sense when I saw a version of this recipe that the apples and the beer were going to ensure moist and delicious chops.  Bingo!  The combo did the trick and the caramelized onions […]

The Ham What Am!

This ham has occupied a revered place at the table at many of my family gatherings over the years.  It is extremely moist and sweet!  It is really important to use the bone in half ham butt.  Also be sure the label reads, “natural juices or water added.”  Forget the spiral cut.  A sharp knife […]