I have been making this Pan Roasted Filet Mignon Stuffed with English Stilton and Walnuts from Emeril’s TV Dinners: Kickin’ It Up a Notch with Recipes from Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril for many years. It’s a Christmas Eve favorite! Also perfect for New Year’s Eve. I like to serve this with a nice spring mix [Continue...]
Ingredients For the pork: 1 bunch fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped 1 bunch fresh sage, leaves finely chopped 20 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes Extra-virgin olive oil 1 pork tenderloin Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. pancetta, sliced thin For the Vegetables: 2 large Spanish onions, diced [Continue...]
Easy enough to make for a family Sunday dinner, yet elegant enough to serve to the most prestigious guests. The mushrooms and port wine make an incredibly rich and flavorful sauce for the tenderloin roast. Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 3 [Continue...]
Try something new tonight. Best of all this recipe is quick and easy. Perfect for a week night meal. Greeks make souvlaki by marinating chunks of meat (usually pork or lamb) in oil, lemon juice and oregano, then skewering and grilling them. Grace Parisi opts for pork shoulder because it’s so tender and succulent. Instead [Continue...]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing the Jets this Sunday in the AFC Championship game. This burger was originated created at a bar called the First Run in Oxford, OH, home of Miami University. It was named for Ben while he played there. I’ll be serving up these burgers with some Heinz Ward French Fries! Ingredients: 1 lb [Continue...]
Ingredients: London Broil or Flat Iron Steak Buffalo wing sauce (I like Texas Pete’s) Crumbled Blue Cheese Red Onion Lettuce, green leafy Tomato, sliced Chipotle Mayo Sandwich Rolls Sea Salt Fresh Black Pepper Olive Oil Directions: Season Steak on both sides with a drizzle of olive oil, sea salt and fresh black pepper. Place on [Continue...]
Ingredients: 4-5 lb. shoulder or butt pork roast 1 bottle dark beer (or apple cider) 1 small onion, diced 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp cayenne pepper Sauce: 1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce Reserved drippings from pork Directions: Add all ingredients to your slow-cooker. Place heat on medium. Cook for approximately [Continue...]
Ingredients: 1/2 to 3 pounds pork loin 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 1/2 pound cleaned spinach leaves 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the pork with 1 teaspoon of the salt. In a large [Continue...]
I found this recipe for Braciole di Maiale al Pepe Nero (Porkchops with Black Pepper) in one of my favorite magazines, La Cucinia Italiana, and it has been a favorite of everyone in my family ever since. This dish smells like the holidays! Ingredients: 1 pound medium Yukon gold potatoes Salt 1 cup roasted, shelled and skinned [Continue...]
Ingredients: 3 oz. kosher salt 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 3 large sprigs fresh rosemary 3 large sprigs fresh sage One 3-lb. all-natural boneless pork loin, trimmed of excess fat For the herb paste: 8 medium cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves 1/4 cup fresh [Continue...]
This is a recipe that I have adapted from one I saw on Giada at Home. I have essentially added more tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic and since I like a chunkier sauce with this recipe, I skipped the entire section on pureeing the sauce. Ingredients: 4 pounds beef short ribs Kosher salt and freshly ground [Continue...]
I am seem to be on a gourmet pizza kick lately. During the summer months, my friends usually stop by for a glass of wine before we start our family dinners. Gourmet pizza always seems to be a hit to nibble on while we enjoy each others company. <strong>Ingredients:</strong> Pizza Dough (store bought) 2 Tbls [Continue...]
