by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Main Dishes
PULLED PORK BBQ I grew up in Virginia and later moved to North Carolina, so BBQ has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My family actually moved to Virginia from California, though, so when we first arrived in the South, we were surprised by the...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Main Dishes
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN This is a delicious and kind of fancy dinner recipe that you can make pretty easily for a crowd. It’s a pork version of a bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin, and I love the glaze that goes on it. The prosciutto is nice and salty, so you...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Sides and Sauces
PANTRY BASIC: RANCH DRESSING There are a few things I didn’t know I really loved until I gave them up, among them muffins, sandwiches, and ranch dressing. My mom, brother, and I came up with this Paleo ranch when we were making Buffalo chicken one night and lamenting...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Main Dishes
GROUND PORK STIR-FRY This is a great weeknight dinner idea using ground pork instead of ground beef, which I usually use. I call it a stir-fry, although it’s not very Asian in flavor—I guess you could call it a scramble, although there aren’t any eggs in it (unless...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2020 | Main Dishes
CARNITAS Carnitas is not only super delicious, but also a really versatile main dish that you can repurpose for all kinds of meals, such as tacos or salad bowls, or even enjoy it on its own with a side of vegetables. The cooking time is a bit lengthy, so you need to...