I adapted this sauce from Rachael Ray who adapted this sauce from Marcella Hazan (so you know it must be good). I adjusted a few components (and added milk to tenderize the meat) - the result was better than I even expected. My husband said it’s one of the top five pastas he’s ever had in his life… and I’m not bragging, but the guy eats a lot of pasta.
Read MoreRoasted Pork Loin with Cherry Bourbon Sauce
I watched Michael Symon make this on TV the other day (RIP The Chew) and couldn’t stop my mouth from salivating all over my computer. I decided it was the perfect Saturday meal for my meat-loving husband. I was right. The spice rub on this pork loin crisps up in the oven and is slightly crunchy and salty and complements the sweet cherry bourbon sauce perfectly. And believe it or not, this is a pretty easy one.
Read MorePork Pot Roast with Chipotle Tomato Sauce
This dish is a little more work than a traditional slow cooker recipe because you have to sear the meat, blend the sauce and sauté the veggies before starting the slow-cooking process. BUT...it's worth the extra 30 minutes of prep because this pork roast falls apart and melts like butter in your mouth. A little spicy, a lot hot, this soup warms you from the inside out.
Read MorePork Chops with Apples and Sweet Onions
Talk about farm-to-table! The husband, baby and I went apple picking in Wisconsin yesterday and came home to make pork chops (with apples we picked off the tree!). Before my mom turned vegetarian, she loved applesauce and pork chops, so this is my elevated, but still very easy, version of that. I must say, this is THEE perfect autumn dinner.
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