While researching recipes for jerk chicken I found many people tend to add their own “other” ingredients. People add all sorts of non-traditional items including parsley, nutmeg, or even soy sauce. However, I really wanted to experience the traditional version of this amazing Jamaican comfort food so I, again, turned to YouTube. From researching the…
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Green Ingredient Omelettes
Most of us could use more green vegetables in our diets and aside from having a salad, omelettes are the next easiest and more exciting way to enjoy endless green combinations. For pork lovers, if you’re tired of using bacon and dealing with its grease, then try a similar and leaner alternative of smoked pork chop….
Honey-Roasted Pecans with Blueberries
Honey-roasted pecans with blueberries was my flavor combination entered into a Quaker Oats contest. While I obviously didn’t win, this bowl of goodness is certainly victorious in my kitchen. Cooking or baking blueberries with white sugar can quickly become candy-like and over sweetened, so the carmelized coating of honey on the pecans adds just enough…
Pork Shoulder-Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers
Pork shoulder is perfectly suited for stuffed jalapeño peppers due to its succulent fibrous texture. This meat allows you to break it apart into long whole chunks that conform easily to the pepper and still remain intact when handled. Also, the fat rendered from pork shoulder can be brushed on before roasting for added love. If you…
Tacos for Breakfast
Let’s face it, almost everyone loves tacos and there is no wrong way to make one. With a bag of corn tortillas and a dozen eggs on a weekend morning you can serve breakfast tacos with any extra fixings that may be lingering in your refrigerator … vegetables, cheeses, beans, cuts of pork or beef,…