Cuisine: Pork
Instant Pot Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli
“Pasta e Fagioli” translates to “pasta and beans” in Italian. This recipe is outstanding. I have to admit I have never even been to an Olive Garden and hope I never do (sorry! I know it sounds snooty, but I just can't go there). I have given both the Instant Pot instructions as well as the stovetop version. This is a real crowd-pleaser. I should have added some chopped Italian Parsley to serve.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Instant Pot Chili
I have many chili recipes, but this is my new favorite. I have given the Instant Pot instructions and also the stovetop instructions. The addition of a small amount of cocoa powder adds a subtle depth of flavor.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Italian Wedding Soup
The term "wedding soup" comes from the Italian language phrase "minestra maritata" ("married soup"), which is a reference to the flavor produced by the combination/"marriage" of greens and meat. The soup has little beef-pork meatballs in a clear broth with greens. It's absolutely delicious!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Miso-Crusted Pork Roast with Apples
This Miso-Crusted Pork Roast with Apples makes an impressive meal for very little effort. If your shoulder comes pre-tied, untie before rubbing with miso, then re-tie. Miso is made from fermented soybeans that adds a salty umami flavor to many Japanese dishes.
By - Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lemonade Pork Chops
I was watching Diners, Drive-ins & Dives and saw this recipe for Lemonade Pork Chops. It's a very interesting recipe, but it got RAVE reviews. These pork chops are great: tender, tangy, and delicious.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Glazed Pork Chops
These Glazed Pork Chops are very simple and easy to prepare. The glaze is a wonderful combination of maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard and finished with fresh thyme.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Dijon Maple Glazed Spiral Ham
I know this is after Easter, but this ham was phenomenal and the photograph that my daughter Zoe took is even better. The maple glaze caramelizes on the edges of the ham.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Yields: 10 Servings
Albondigas Soup
Family Traditions
Every Christmas eve, my wonderful mother-in-law made the most amazing Albondigas soup. I still carry on the tradition. She also serves tamales, which she used to buy every year from a secret source in East Los Angeles. I now make my own tamales!
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 30 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Seared Pork Chops with Shiitake and Enoki Mushrooms
This Seared Pork Chops with Shiitake and Enoki Mushrooms was a way for me to use up extra mushrooms that were leftover from a Shabu Shabu dinner. The original recipe did not have enoki mushrooms, so you can leave those out if you like.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Venetian-Style Pork Cutlet
After watching the Venice episode of Somebody Feed Phil where he goes to a restaurant called Trattoria Da Arturo that has been around since 1968 to have their famous fried pork chop, I decided to make it. The actual recipe for Venetian-Style Pork Cutlet is on the restaurant's website. It's basically a breaded pork cutlet that is doused in a lot of white wine vinegar at the end. It's just simply amazing. I have been to Venice many times and will definitely go to have it at Trattoria Da Arturo.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
