Oh, fickle February – yesterday you were sunny and warm, and today you are blustery with rain – a perfect day to tuck in with a warm, comforting meal. In the new kitchen I am relying on simple little jewels from the collection – supermarket friendly, quick and easy on the budget. Pork Chops alla Milanese – rustic simplicity, always a little jewel. Continue reading Pork Chops alla Milanese
Autumn’s grey clouds and early darkening days provide the backdrop for cozy, home-style dinners. This fall season I am sharing a little jewel from the Bijouxs family kitchen – Crispy Pork Chops with Onion & Apple Marmalade – a taste of home. Continue reading Crispy Pork Chops with Onion & Apple Marmalade
It’s Spring Break time for kids of all ages, and that includes me. But I thought I would share another image from my Family & Friends Cookbook, No. 10 – Baked Ziti with Sausage – the secret is in the spices. Continue reading Baked Ziti with Sausage
The big game Sunday is almost here…so what are you serving? How about an incredible Fennel and Garlic Roasted Pork, slow roasted to fork-tender, then piled high on ciabatta rolls? This slow roasted, “porchetta-like” recipe is a little jewel for a game day or any casual event, and comes with a lighter version as well: the Bijouxs take on an Italian marketplace classic. Continue reading Fennel & Garlic Roasted Pork
Working as a personal chef, these pork chops were a requested recipe among the males in households where I used to cook. It requires about an hour in the oven, but it needs no tending, so you are free to go on with other business. It is a rich dish, so I like to serve it over a bed of simply sautéed spinach; the sour cream sauce blends to create a creamed spinach base for the pork chops. This dish also freezes well – sans the spinach – prepare that fresh right before serving.
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