Category Archives: Pork

Stretching the good stuff.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Brianne

On the menu: Hot and Sour Soup There was something special about yesterday. It wasn’t the exchange of gifts or the scent of fresh flowers filling the air. It was a batch of homemade Hot and Sour Soup, the popular … Continue reading →

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A little compromise.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Brianne

On the menu: Carne Adovada I confess. I am succumbing to an obsession with slow-roasted or braised Mexican pork dishes. They’re kind of trendy at the moment, and I totally understand why. Succulent, flavorful pork? I didn’t know that even … Continue reading →

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That’s a lot of garlic.

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Brianne

On the menu: Garlic Pork Roast Have I ever told you how much I love garlic? It’s kind of a problem. Good thing Kevin eats all the same garlicky foods that I do…because then my garlic addiction would be a … Continue reading →

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A funny little fruit.

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Pork Tenderloin with Kumquat and Jalapeño Marmalade I first heard of this recipe on FoodPress, the WordPress spin-off that highlights the best of WordPress-hosted food blogs. It’s a site I visit daily to find inspiration for our … Continue reading →

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It was worth it.

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Bánh Mi (Part II) All that time and effort we put into making the terrines and other accompaniments for Momofuku’s bánh mi? Totally worth it. We’re just going to tell you right off the bat–these are seriously … Continue reading →

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Two terrines.

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Brianne

On the Menu: Bánh Mi (Part I) Last weekend, Kevin and I conducted another multi-day culinary project. Remember the last time we did this? Our creativity must still be eluding us, because we simply titled this undertaking Project Bánh Mi. … Continue reading →

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We are lucky peaches.

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Brianne

On the menu: Pork Belly and Steamed Buns from David Chang’s book Momofuku (Momofuku=Lucky Peach). I never get sick. I HATE being sick. Well, last week I got sick. At first it was just a cough, but then it turned … Continue reading →

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Beets are Red, Violets are Blue…

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Brianne

On the menu: Beet Rosti, Pork Chops with Pan Sauce, and Roasted Cauliflower Kevin finally caved and purchased the iPad app How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman, and the recipe for Beet Rosti was one of the featured recipes … Continue reading →

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Chickpea Pie

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Brianne

We continue our Minimalist marathon with this quick and delicious dish that I’ve affectionately titled Chickpea Pie. This is the recipe that got Kevin into The Minimalist. It’s also a quick, easy, and flavorful dish that combines pan-fried chickpeas with … Continue reading →

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Pork with Pimenton, Garlic, and Olive Oil, and Couscous with Carrots, Raisins, and Pine Nuts

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Brianne

Our one big meal of the week involved two new recipes, one from the New York Times and one from Cook’s Illustrated. Each had a very different flavor profile, but they complemented each other really well and we were glad … Continue reading →

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