Slow Cooker Pork Roast

Description I tried this cut of meat when it was on sale, and for lack of any other ideas I took suggestions from the back of the label, with a few tweaks (like making gravy). This is a very popular dish at our house, and it could not be easier! Instead of rubbing the roast … Read more

Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Description In my humble opinion, this crispy, crunchy, cheesy masterpiece is the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. Make sure you follow some basic rules for this to work properly. Only use airy, nutritionally insignificant white bread. Use a nice sharp cheddar and be sure to use a quality non-stick pan over medium to medium-low heat. Ingredients … Read more

Gyoza

Description I learned this recipe for pot stickers while living in Japan. They’re great hot or cold, and may be eaten plain or with the dipping sauce. Any ground meat can be substituted for pork. Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 cups chopped cabbage ¼ cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, chopped ¼ cup chopped … Read more

Chef John’s Chicken Cacciatore

Description This simple Italian dish is packed with chicken, peppers, mushrooms and herbs for a satisfying one pot meal. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 whole roasting chicken, cut in quarters 1 large onion, sliced 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered 1 pinch salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, sliced 3 sprigs rosemary … Read more

Porketta Roast

Description A spicy, tasty and extremely moist boneless pork roast. This recipe uses a dry rub combination that you rub on the meat before you roast it. The rub includes dill seed, fennel seed, oregano, lemon pepper, garlic and onion powder. Ingredients 1 tablespoon dill seed 1 tablespoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 … Read more

Newfoundland Jigg’s Dinner

Description A traditional Newfoundland meal, comparable to Corned beef and cabbage. Newfoundland is Canada’s easternmost province, and is an island in the Atlantic. Make sure that the split peas are securely tied into a cloth bag (pudding bag), a dish towel or cheesecloth, if they escape you will not have a dinner, you will have … Read more

Marinated Spicy Pork Chops

Description This is an easy and delicious recipe for marinating pork chops, steaks, or chicken. The marinade is prepared in minutes, and the meat can marinate in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. For a quick dinner, I prepare the marinade in the morning before work then throw them on the grill when I … Read more

Chef John’s Salmon

Description I love the combination of tarragon and Italian parsley, but I’ve used herbs like basil and thyme, which worked wonderfully as well. As far as the fish goes, a center-cut salmon filet is a perfect thickness for this, but other similarly shaped seafood will work. Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets, with skin … Read more

Cedar Plank Salmon

Description Cedar plank salmon can be baked in the oven or barbequed on the grill with this easy recipe. Ingredients 1 (12 inch) cedar plank 2 tablespoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 3 tablespoons water 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets, with skin 1 teaspoon freshly … Read more

Pressure Cooker Corned Beef Brisket

Description This method of cooking makes the most tender, flavorful corned beef brisket that you will ever eat! Cooking time does not include the time for the pot to reach the proper pressure and to release the steam. Cutting the finished brisket with an electric knife makes for beautifully cut meat. Ingredients 1 (4 pound) … Read more