If you’re having a rough day and just need a recipe that feels like a hug, then these Smothered Pork Chops are all you need to turn it around. The thick-and-creamy mushroom sauce will warm you up from the inside out.
Author: Chef M
There is some debate over what these types of meat and vegetable dishes topped with a layer of mashed potato should be called. Shepherd’s Pie is the most common title, but it originally earned its name because the pie was made with lamb or mutton, hence the shepherds. Cottage Pie is the name most often used when the filling is made with your everyday ground beef. The word “cottage” evokes the feeling of a cozy, oft-made meal made in a quaint neighborhood, an everyman’s dish. Then there’s Hunter’s Pie, which is typically made with venison, but I think many game…
I haven’t always been a big fan of green beans, but as long as I can dress them up with ingredients like mushrooms and crunchy French fried onions, I’m first in line. French fried onions became a pantry staple in the 1950s, and the green bean casserole was the ideal vehicle to let them shine.
Like the Chunky Monkey Muffins , these healthy cookies are loaded with sweet bananas, rich dark chocolate and crunchy nuts. But while the muffins are light and fluffy, their cookie counterparts are extra chewy and soft. If you ever find yourself in a position where you’re craving something but you don’t know exactly what, I’m willing to bet that these cookies will satisfy that craving.
This is a stick-to-your-ribs recipe for a cold fall night or bone-chilling winter’s day. Guinness is that thick, dark ale from Ireland. We selected this Irish-themed dish for our friend Shawn Silver, who is an Irish dancing instructor and performer in St. John’s.
These bars have a mixture of so many wonderful flavors. I make them often during the holiday season
This dish is delicious all on its own, even without the left-over pork, so you can choose whether to serve this up as a vegetarian delight or smother it in rich pork ragu. Gnudi is like a lighter version of gnocchi – you can think of it as naked ravioli, with all the tasty filling but minus the pasta.
In this dish, chicken is cooked in a paprika-rich sauce until it is deliciously tender. Serve the chicken with egg noodles and a green vegetable to add color to the plate.