Growing up, we were exclusively a meat sauce house. That means the only meatballs I ever had were the ones from the school cafeteria that had undoubtedly been frozen and thawed, then stewed for hours waiting for school children. Don’t get me wrong, my mom’s meat sauce is delicious, especially in the past few years….
Tag: pork
Instant Pot Carnitas
Have you ever eaten a dish at a restaurant and thought, “I wish I could make that”. This is exactly what happened last weekend. We had a lovely weekend spending time with my husband’s brother, sister-in-law, and nephew. We don’t get to see them all that often, and it makes it extra sweet to see…
Tex-Mex Stuffed Acorn Squash
Texas was hit with a cold front this week. A haul in the fig tree and succulents kind of cold front. It was glorious. We made a fire in the backyard, got to wear our cozy once-a-year flannel, and made this delicious fall-inspired dish. If you have not tried acorn squash, and are not too…
Spice-Rubbed Pork Roast
Since having a baby, my husband’s lunches have been neglected. It’s not that I expect myself to be some domestic goddess. I just love cooking and normally take up the bulk share of that particular task. He doesn’t complain and manages well on his own, but I’d rather he not eat oatmeal and peanut butter…
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