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Taco-Ready Crock Pot Pulled Pork

October 27, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in Dairy-free, RecipesTagged corn, crock pot, pulled pork, taco seasoning, tomatoesLeave a comment

It bothers me when I pile a bunch of delicious toppings into a taco shell while propping it straight up, and as soon as I let go, all the toppings fall out. This crock pot recipe solves that problem.

I’ve seen similar shredded chicken recipes, but I’m a fan of the low maintenance pork tenderloin, so that was the nexus of this recipe:

In a crock pot, mix 1 large can of crushed or diced tomatoes with 4 tbsp taco seasoning and 1 bag of frozen corn. Add pork tenderloin and stir to cover loins with sauce. Cook on low for 6 hours. Pull meat apart with two forks and stir until blended.

Since corn and tomatoes are already included, you technically don’t need to add toppings. But, we had ours with fuss-free shredded cheese and green onions.

The results were so delicious, I kept sneaking bites before dinner, David had spoonfuls on a plate for seconds, and Indy wouldn’t stay out of the kitchen all night.

Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice Crock Pot Pulled Pork

October 13, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in Dairy-free, RecipesTagged brown sugar, cinnamon, crock pot, olive oil, pork tenderloin, pulled pork, slow cookerLeave a comment

The Sunday crock pot chronicles continued with a pulled pork that was heavy on the cinnamon, but easy on the kitchen.

Inspired by this pin, I combined 1-1/3 cup brown sugar, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp cinnamon in a bowl. Meanwhile, I diced the remaining half of an onion from dinner last week. I also coated the bottom of the crock pot with a thin layer of olive oil, which turns out the aforementioned 3 tbsp was for (but you can’t really OD on olive oil, so no worries). Then I placed the two pieces of a pork tenderloin in the crockpot, sprinkled the onions around the sides and poured the mixture over the top. I cooked it on low for 6 hours, then shredded the extremely tender meat, and stirred it around to sit in its gooey goodness on the warm setting until I was ready to serve.

David not only went back for seconds, but definitely thirds and potentially even fourths. If you have a sweet tooth like he does, it’s a winner! For more savory-leaning palates like mine, I recommend serving it with plain rice to cut the sweet.

Lesson learned: beaucoup de olive oil equals ridiculously tender pulled pork.

Crock Pot Pulled Pork

September 29, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in Dairy-free, RecipesTagged crockpot, maple syrup, mustard, pork tenderloin, pulled pork, soy sauceLeave a comment

Autumn is in the air, so it was a perfect Sunday to throw a pork tenderloin in the crockpot and fill the house with heavenly smells, while we toiled away outside on home improvement projects. Inspired by this pin, I mixed together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce. I poured the mixture over the two loins in the crockpot, and cooked on low for 6 hours. So easy!

When we were ready to eat, I pulled the meat apart with two forks and stirred it in the sauce. It was delicious served over leftover rice and pad Thai from last night’s takeout (beg, borrow and meal bonus).

Beg, Borrow and Meal: Turkey Meatball and Spinach Scramble

August 24, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in RecipesTagged ground turkey, Leftovers, scrambled eggs, spinachLeave a comment

Breakfast was a whole lot heartier this morning, with the addition of leftover turkey and banana meatballs from Thursday night and a 50/50 spinach and lettuce blend. There’s nothing like leftovers and expiration dates to inspire some creativity in the kitchen!

This Meatball is Bananas

August 22, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in RecipesTagged banana, ground turkey, Herbes de Provence, meatballs, rice1 Comment

For #ThrowbackThursday, I brought back one of my old tricks: mashing fruit or veggies into ground turkey to add moisture and a hint of sweetness. In the past, I used apples, pears, even zucchini and pumpkin (the last of which was surprisingly popular. Just google “pumpkin meatballs” and you’ll see my 2009-era iPhone shot).

Tonight I went “bananas” and mushed an overripe banana into the bowl of ground turkey, along with bread crumbs, Herbes de Provence and salt & pepper. The meatballs were delicious served over rice with a sprinkling of Parmesan. Sweet!

Down with BLP

August 3, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in RecipesTagged BLP, BLT, peaches, sandwich2 Comments

The prospect of a BLT without the tomato is tragic news at dinner hour. Sadly we had run out of heirlooms, so I improvised with sliced peaches. The sweet and salty contrast was tasty (and something I had experimented with in the past with a BLTAP featuring apples cooked in bacon fat and provolone). Are you down with BLP?

Almond Milk Mac & Cheese

August 3, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in RecipesTagged almond milk, mac and cheese, macaroni, pinterestLeave a comment

Pinterest makes anything seem possible. “Life changing mac & cheese in minutes!” This pin inspired me to try boiling said noodles in milk (in my case, almond milk) and then simply stir in shredded cheese at the end.

Not bad, although I should have been more generous about the amount of cheese.

Where did you go?

August 2, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in RecipesTagged basil, chevre, farmer's market, goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, midtown, peaches, pear tomatoes, sacramento1 Comment

So it’s been awhile. I lived out of a suitcase for the better part of April, May and June. But I’ve settled into my new neighborhood (and new kitchen), and I’m ready to get back to business.

Lets start with some Midtown Farmer’s Market inspired meals. This chèvre from Jollity Farms is creamy and mild, unlike its tangier counterparts. It made a delicious topping for peaches and basil, and provided a fresher take on your average cheese and cracker combo.

Then there’s the Pasta Queen. She ruled July in my house. I served up “Goat Cheese & Garlic in Roasted Garlic Pasta Ravioli” on my porch (Mom’s idea) with pear tomatoes. And then this week, David and I dined on a divine truffle and mushroom ravioli served with heirloom tomatoes and mixed greens.

The Pasta Queen reigns! But in case you don’t come across her majesty, a simple angel hair with pear tomatoes and fresh basil is also delightful. Or fettuccine with rosemary/olive oil-tossed heirloom tomatoes and Parmesan. Buon appetito!

Almost #Fail Almond Milk Pancakes

April 13, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in Dairy-free, RecipesTagged almond milk, breakast, pancakes1 Comment

One of the reasons I hardly ever bake is that I’m not good at following step-by-step directions with precise measurements. Instead, I prefer to wing it or rush it. I made that mistake this morning with the first batch of pancake batter. Lesson learned: don’t combine all the ingredients willy nilly; it’s not a salad!

My next rookie move was to cook the pancakes too quickly. Once I finally slowed down and let them sit much longer in the pan, they had that pretty golden color. (The first few were 50 shades of ivory.)

Adapted from a blueberry pancake recipe first attempted here. (And minus the blueberries, unfortunately.)

Mix in a medium bowl:

2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup brown sugar (note: recipe simply calls for sugar, but I didn’t have any)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Separately, mix together; then gradually incorporate into the dry mixture above and whisk until the lumps are gone:

2 cups almond milk
2 eggs

Cooking in 1/4 cup spoonfuls over medium heat seemed to be slow, but less accident-prone. Makes about 8 pancakes in a smallish frying pan.

Bahn Mi Wannabe

April 6, 2013January 2, 2020Posted in RecipesTagged Bahn mi, basil, cheddar, cucumbers, pork, sandwich, spinach, tomatoes, Turkey, VietnameseLeave a comment

The juxtaposition of savory protein and fresh greens elevates sandwiches to other worldly status in my opinion. The decadent Bahn Mi is case in point. I translated this concept for dinner two ways:

Pulled pork topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, salt and pepper

Ground turkey (seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper) with cheddar and cucumbers

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