Braised Pork Loin in Tomato Sauce

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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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