We commonly cook with beer. We pour it into chili. We combine it with garlic and broth to boil brats. We even add it to cupcakes. So why not cook with root beer now that there’s a pregnant lady in the house? Nick first tasted root beer glazed pork chops while I was in Massachusetts [...]
Have you watched Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution? It premiered on primetime television earlier this year, and Nick and I were totally engrossed. The series follows world-renowned chef Jamie Oliver on his quest to bring healthier food choices into public schools. (It’s an issue that’s very close to the First Lady’s heart, as well.) Jamie …
Since there are just two of us sitting down to dinner most nights, we often face days worth of leftovers. And, personally, I can only eat the same meal for two days before my taste buds get bored. The trick is to inject new flavors into leftovers. Between the Pulled Pork BBQ that Nick made [...]
Nick tracked down this family recipe and served it to his hungry wife last weekend. The recipe comes from the Lawn Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary cookbook, which was given to Nick’s mother by her grandmother over 30 years ago! According to Nick, Great Grandma Irene Eckert was a spunky lady with red hair. (She dyed [...]
Nick introduced Emily to German cuisine early in the relationship. He was born in Germany and is quite fond of the savory meats, salty sides, spicy mustards, and dark lagers of Bavaria. He makes a mean Wienerschnitzel and taught Emily to appreciate Rotkohl. (Though he hasn’t yet convinced her to try Rouladen.) Next year we [...]
Everyone loves Chinese take-out — including the culinary couple. And when Emily saw Mark Bittman make fried rice on the Today Show last week, she got an idea. Let’s cook Chinese take-out in the comfort of our own kitchen! Both the shrimp fried rice and pork egg rolls were easy to make and tasted better [...]
Wiener Schnitzel (Wien = Vienna… where it originated) Ingredients 8 cuts veal or pork loin, sliced thin (1/2 inch) 2 cups flour 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs EVOO for frying Lemon wedges Directions Pound meat with meat tenderizer until thin (~1/4″ to 3/8″). Dredge the cutlets in flour. Dip meat into beaten [...]
Originally prepared for Battle Apples. Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing Servings: 4 (Print this Recipe) Ingredients 2 teaspoons chopped onion 2-2/3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 cups fresh bread crumbs 1-1/3 cups chopped apples 2-2/3 tablespoons chopped celery 1-1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 pork chops (> 1 [...]
Prepared for Battle Peanuts. Peanut Butter Pork Stir Fry Servings: 6 (Print this Recipe) Ingredients 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 4 tablespoons peanut butter 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into strips 2 tablespoons [...]