It was my husband’s birthday yesterday, and he is a big fan of Mexican food. I often end up cooking him something along those lines for his birthday. This year I made from scratch tamales because we love them. Making tamales yourself is not hard, but it does take some time. I suggest making theContinueContinue reading “Red Chile Pork Tamales”
Category Archives: Pork
Jerk Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Jerk seasoning is a spicy, aromatic blend of herbs and spices that originates from Jamaican cuisine. Traditionally, it is used for marinating and dry-rubbing meats, especially chicken and pork, before grilling or smoking. Jerk meatballs in coconut curry sauce is dish inspired by the flavors of jerk cooking. These meatballs can be made with turkey,ContinueContinue reading “Jerk Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce”
Salt and Pepper Pork
Salt and pepper pork is a crispy, flavorful Chinese pork dish. Pieces of pork are coated in a light batter, deep-fried, and tossed with a bold seasoning mix of salt, pepper, garlic, and chili. Coating the pork in a mixture of cornstarch and potato starch gives it a light, crunchy bite. The combination of salt,ContinueContinue reading “Salt and Pepper Pork”
Yunnan Pork Noodle Soup with Tofu
We love soup, and we love Asian food, and Asian soups are the best! Yunnan pork noodle soup with tofu is a delicious Chinese soup. The broth is deeply flavored with Sichuan chili bean paste, soy sauce, and stock. I used glass noodles here, but you can also use rice noodles. Top the broth andContinueContinue reading “Yunnan Pork Noodle Soup with Tofu”
Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
While my older kids were home for the holidays, I tried making xiao long bao for the first time. These soup dumplings have traditional meat filling, along with a little soup inside each one. I was fully expecting this to be a disaster since I had never made these before, but they actually came outContinueContinue reading “Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)”
Portuguese Francesinha Sandwich
I had never heard of Francesinha before my son asked me if I could try making these Portuguese sandwiches. My kids watch a lot of food youtube and they give me so many good ideas for meals. I love making new things I haven’t tried before. It is so much fun. This sandwich reminds meContinueContinue reading “Portuguese Francesinha Sandwich”
Ham and Cheese Flatbread with Tomato and Red Onion
These toasted ham and cheese flatbread sandwiches with Dijon, red onion and tomato were inspired by the jalapeno cheddar tuna melts I made on mini naan bread a while ago. I loved the way the naan got a little bit crispy but still had a nice chew and it just could not be easier toContinueContinue reading “Ham and Cheese Flatbread with Tomato and Red Onion”
German Braised Pork and Sauerkraut
This may not be the most visually stunning meal, but it is amazingly tasty and satisfying. German braised pork and sauerkraut is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. Pork shoulder chunks are coated in a Dijon mustard, salt and pepper and browned until they form a nice crust, then braised in sauerkraut, apples, onionsContinueContinue reading “German Braised Pork and Sauerkraut”
Vietnamese Cabbage Rolls
Vietnamese cabbage rolls are an Asian take on the traditional cabbage roll. They are stuffed with rice noodles and ground pork seasoned with garlic, cilantro, mint, and scallions as well as fish sauce and rice vinegar. As with the traditional rolls, this filling is stuffed into blanched cabbage leaves and rolled up, then cooked. InContinueContinue reading “Vietnamese Cabbage Rolls”
Beijing Fried Sauce Noodles with Stir Fry Egg and Tomato
I could eat this Chinese noodle dish every day for a week. There are so many appealing tastes and textures in this recipe. I loved the chewy noodles topped with crispy ground pork in Tian Mian Jiang sauce, which is a savory, slightly sweet bean sauce you can buy on amazon here. It is toughContinueContinue reading “Beijing Fried Sauce Noodles with Stir Fry Egg and Tomato”