PORK CHOPS WITH POMEGRANATE-GINGER SAUCE

PORK CHOPS WITH POMEGRANATE-GINGER SAUCE

SERVES 4 Pomegranates are one of the most recognizable symbols of Armenia; they represent fertility, abundance and marriage. Pomegranate season was a special time for us growing up. My younger brother and I always looked forward to sitting at the dining table and...
CITRUS-BRAISED PORK SHOULDER

CITRUS-BRAISED PORK SHOULDER

SERVES 6 TO 8 Not many meals can compare to a blissfully tender and moist pork shoulder. This informal dish is so versatile and can easily be dressed up with some sophisticated sides. When purchasing lard, read labels carefully to ensure that the only ingredient is...
CHINESE FIVE-SPICE PLUM PORK RIBS

CHINESE FIVE-SPICE PLUM PORK RIBS

SERVES 4 While no one knows its exact origins, some believe that the Chinese created five-spice powder to encompass all of the five flavors: sour, bitter, sweet, pungent and salty. These five elements combined create a powerful flavor. The five-spice brings a unique...
BRAISED GOAT SHOULDER

BRAISED GOAT SHOULDER

SERVES 8 Goat is the most widely consumed red meat in the world, a staple among many cultures but rarely eaten in the United States. I am not sure why, because it is truly delicious! Pasture-raised goat meat tastes more like beef than lamb. Because goat is very lean,...
SLOW-COOKER CHOCOLATE CHICKEN MOLE

SLOW-COOKER CHOCOLATE CHICKEN MOLE

SERVES 6 I have been perfecting the recipe for a slow-cooker chicken mole for several years. I think I finally got it right! The dark chocolate adds richness and complexity, while the peppers add a smoky flavor and the tomatoes brighten up the dish. INGREDIENTS 2...