Serve this pork roast’s rich sauce with the meat. Amount of tomatoes needed will depend on how many will fit in your casserole dish. Ingredients : 6 garlic cloves 4 lb. boneless centre-cut pork loin 16 black peppercorns 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 large onion, finely diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup dry white wine about 12 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped (with skin still on) 1 tbsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1-1/2 cups vegetable stock 5 to 6 sprigs fresh parsley Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare an oven-proof braising […] Read more »
Classic Braised Lamb Shanks
These are the best lamb shanks ever! They are slow cooked and end up richly glazed with sauce. Ingredients : 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 4 lamb shanks 2 tsp. chopped freshly rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried) salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup chopped onions 1 tsp. chopped garlic 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 cup red wine 3 cups beef stock 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. granulated sugar 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1 strip orange rind (about 1 inch wide) 2 tbsp. chopped parsley Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat oil in large casserole over medium-high heat. Sprikle […] Read more »
Food Recipes
Simple Spaghetti
Ingredients : 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. dried parsley 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1-1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1-1/2 cups water 2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce 4 oz. uncooked spaghetti (half an 8oz. package) grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish Cooking Procedures : Heat oil in heavy skillet. Sauté onion for a few minutes until soft and translucent. Add ground beef and cook for 3-5 minutes. Break meat apart with fork and stir as it browns lightly. Add in dried herbs, salt, pepper, water and sauces. Stir and blend well. Bring to boil. […] Read more »
Healthy Recipe
Stuffed Eggplants
Ingredients : 4 firm eggplants 2 large onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tbsp. ground pork 6 tomatoes, chopped salt and pepper 1/2 tbsp. sugar 4 whole tomatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare a baking dish. Set aside. Halve the eggplants and remove the ends. Scoop out the centers from the eggplants and sprinkle the shells with salt. Let the shells stand for a few minutes. Wash the shells with cold water and wipe dry. Sauté the eggplant shells in frying pan until just soft. Remove from pan […] Read more »