It’s no secret that I don’t cook much meat. I’m rarely in the mood for it and the thought of preparing any kind of cut bores me. So why did I whip up a big batch of lighter carnitas on Saturday?…
Slow-Roasted Carnitas with Salsa Verde
If there’s one lesson I learned from making slow-roasted carnitas with salsa verde, it’s that I need to double (or even triple) the quantity. Follow the recipe, and you’ll be able to feed four hungry people. But you won’t have leftovers – and you’ll wish you did….
Homemade Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccolini
Yes, I made – and ate – more pasta over the weekend. Apparently, I wasn’t lying when I said I’d turn out a second batch of “small ears” in the near future. The result? This homemade orecchiette with sausage and broccolini….
Homemade Orecchiette with Sausage and Braised Red Cabbage
What an eventful week! On Monday, I got my cast removed and was told I’ll soon be able to put weight on the injured limb (hooray). On Wednesday, I hitched a ride to attend a meeting in San Ramon and saw my teammates for the first time since mid-May (which made me realize how much I really missed them). And last night, I enjoyed an indulgent meal at Alba Ray’s – the crispy boudin balls and Creole chicken and pork jambalaya alone made the trip worth it….
Baked Rigatoni with Sausage and Bell Peppers
Do you ever whip up a dish, devour it and then want to recreate the recipe ASAP? That’s what happened on Sunday, when I prepared this baked rigatoni with sausage and bell peppers to share with my parents (who just returned from a trip to Egypt) and a fellow foodie.
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Pan-Fried Pork Loin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples
People sometimes ask if I’m a vegetarian, likely because of all the salad I consume. Well, here’s a little proof I eat meat, even if only once in a blue moon. It’s not that I avoid it on principle; I simply gravitate toward plant-based and starchy foods….
