I love pretty much all types of dumplings. Whether they’re wontons, gyozas, empanadas, samosas or perogies, I love biting into carblicious dough to uncover the yummy fillings hiding inside them. Not only are they fun to eat, they’re also fun to make. The kids loved helping me make these wontons for our wonton soup. It was surprisingly easy to…
Category: Pork
Crockpot Goulash
Goulash is basically a stew seasoned with paprika, often served with pasta or potatoes. I like that this version is done in the crockpot, because I love using my crockpot whenever possible. It’s nice to prepare a meal ahead of time and just forget about it until dinner-time rolls around. All you need to remember with…
Ham and Pineapple Asian Noodles (Redux)
Revisiting one of my favourite recipes, Ham and Pineapple Asian Noodles. This version is healthier but still delicious and so easy to make. 6 oz whole wheat spaghetti (about 1/3 of a box of spaghetti) 2 cups broccoli crowns 1 cup diced ham 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 can pineapple tidbits (juice reserved) 1 tbsp soy sauce…
Guest Post by Jay: Bok Choy and Bacon Chow Mein
My 4 and a half year old daughter Ariel is fascinated with wacky vegetables. It all started after her class took a trip to the market during a unit on fruit and vegetables. One that she found very funny was ‘bok choy’ or ‘butt choy’ as she kept accidentally calling it. Of course us laughing…
Fast Friday: Potato and Salsa Frittata
Here’s another quick and delicious meal ready in 20 minutes for Fast Friday. Potato and Salsa Frittata Started at 5:26, ready at 5:47 (okay so that’s 21 minutes, close enough!) 1 small russet potato 1/2 cup diced ham 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1/4 cup salsa 5 eggs 1/4 cup milk…
Jerk Barbecue Pork Steaks
Pork steaks simmered in the crockpot with Jamaican jerk seasoning until they’re so tender they fall right off the bone. 3 thick pork shoulder blade steaks (about 2 lbs/1 kg) 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup wine vinegar 1 tbsp packed brown sugar 1 tbsp worcestershire…
Pork Tenderloin With Honey-Glazed Apples
Pork and apples compliment each other so well in this delicious pork tenderloin dish. Marinade 1/3 cup applesauce 1/4 cup honey, melted 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp dijon mustard 4 green onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 2 lbs pork tenderloin Glazed Apples 1 tbsp…
Pork and Pineapple Curry
Sugar and spice make this meal nice! The sweetness of pineapple combined with spicy curry and creamy coconut milk makes one very yummy dish. 3 boneless pork chops2 tbsp butter1 onion, diced1 orange pepper1 tsp curry powder1 clove garlic2 tsp grated gingeroot2 tbsp flour1/2 tbsp vegetable bouillion1 cup light coconut milk1/2 cup whole milk1 cup pineapple chunks…
Teriyaki Lime Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Liven up your pork tenderloin with this tangy glaze that’s a little sweet, sour and salty all at once. 1 pork tenderloin (about 500g)1/4 cup teriyaki sauce1/4 cup honey3 tbsp lime juice1/2 tbsp grated gingeroot2 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp vegetable oil1 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp water Combine teriyaki sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, garlic and oil. Pour into…
Weelicious Pizza Pinwheels
These pinwheels by Weelicious are just what you need when you’re eating on the go. Recipe at http://weelicious.com/2010/07/12/pizza-pinwheels/ We were meeting some friends at the beach one evening for a picnic. I had been wanting to make these pinwheels as soon as I saw them on the Weelicious website, and I figured this was the perfect opportunity….
Food and Whine 