Pork Teriyaki

3 + 2 tablespoons tablespoons light teriyaki sauce 4 cloves garlic, choppedthe juice and zest of 1 lime1 pound pork tenderloin1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth4 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar¾ teaspoon hot sauce1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon oil1 large onion, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, sliced8 ounces mushrooms, sliced1 bunch scallions, trimmed, and cut… Continue reading Pork Teriyaki

Chinese Hacked Pork

¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce¼ cup honey2 tablespoons hoisin sauce4 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger1 teaspoon five-spice powder2 pounds boneless center-cut pork roast1 tablespoon cornstarch¾ cup reduced sodium chicken broth12 ounces wide lo mein noodles cooked according to package directions2 scallions, thinly slicedsteamed snow peas In a small bowl, whisk together soy… Continue reading Chinese Hacked Pork

Slow Cooker Caribbean Oxtails

This recipe comes from the blog, Black Girl Chef’s Whites. I liked this a lot. 1 bunch scallions, chopped6 large cloves garlic, chopped3 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon sea salt¼ teaspoon crushed habanero pepper4 pounds oxtails1 large onion, thinly sliced6 sprigs fresh thyme2 cups chicken broth or water In… Continue reading Slow Cooker Caribbean Oxtails

Potato and Ham Steak Soup

I clipped this recipe from somewhere – I’m not sure where. But I know why. You might remember a chain restaurant called Bennigan’s. At Bennigan’s, my favorite item on the menu was what they called the Baked Potato Soup. But in my area, all but one are gone, and the one is too far away… Continue reading Potato and Ham Steak Soup

Inyo Country Store Lentil Soup — Dry Sherry Is Not Optional!

Life is too short to drink instant coffee or bad wine. – Proverbs of Sparrow Hikers visiting Inyo National Forest in Inyo County, California stumbled upon the Inyo Country Store. They were coming in after a long hike and they were hungry, and ordered the lentil soup. It was so good, the hikers asked for… Continue reading Inyo Country Store Lentil Soup — Dry Sherry Is Not Optional!

Potato & Ham Steak Soup

This reminds me of the creamy potato soup that you used to get at the now-defunct Bennigan’s restaurant. We had eaten there quite a few times until the end, and really, the potato soup was the only thing we truly miss. That and the “Southwestern Egg Rolls”. Everyone in our household loves this soup. But… Continue reading Potato & Ham Steak Soup