Pork tenderloin is one of my favorite cuts of meat. Quite economical, the tenderloin of the pig is lean, full of flavor and can be juicy, tender and delicious. Great on its own, in a wrap, with pasta or a stir fry, pork tenderloin is very versatile. Cooking the pork tenderloin in the Sous Vide Supreme ensures that the meat ... Read More »
Vanilla sugar is a staple in our house. It is amazing in baking, coffee and even mixed with cinnamon and sprinkled on buttered toast. Once you try vanilla sugar in your baking, it is hard to go back to plain sugar. I store my vanilla sugar in an airtight container and anything from a Tupperware container to a Mason jar ... Read More »
My favorite topping for steak is an herb butter. This butter is fresh and has the bright taste of chives and rosemary. It highlights the taste of the steak and does not dominate it or overtake it like some steak sauces or bbq sauces tend to. Simple to make, this butter has become my go-to herb butter for steak, roast ... Read More »
Spaghetti makes regular appearances at our house. The kids love noodles and any Italian dish is a big favorite for everyone. I like to make it because it is easy and quite economical. This is not the first spaghetti sauce recipe I have shared. I have already posted a few different versions of spaghetti on the blog: Spaghetti and Meatballs ... Read More »
Since the Sous Vide Supreme can set a precise cooking temperature, it is perfect for anything needing a low and slow cooking method. It was not long after I got my Sous Vide Supreme that tried some pork ribs. I have a smoker in the backyard and know how amazing ribs can be when they are cooked at a low ... Read More »
I am a meat and potatoes kinda guy and I love a good mash. This recipe is simple but has the perfect balance of flavors. I like to use russet potatoes but PEI, Yukon Gold or even red potatoes work well for a mash. The pecorino romano has a nuttier flavor compared to parmigiano reggiano but that kind of grated ... Read More »
The Cuisinart Breakfast Central is the ultimate breakfast appliance. Do you like waffles? The Breakfast Central can make you them. How about an omelette of frittata? It can make those too. The Breakfast Central can even make English muffins and pita bread. Not only can it make all these breakfast and brunch classics, but it can even make two at ... Read More »
I love pulled pork and the first time I heard about the Pulled Pork Parfait, I flipped. Flipped with joy that is. The pulled pork parfait has been popping up at fairs and festivals in the Toronto area and it is always a big hit. It is simple to make and a totally clever idea. To make a pulled pork ... Read More »
It seems like every region of the United States has their own version of a BBQ sauce. Some are sweet, some are tangy, some have a lot of tomato and others are more mustard based. Some BBQ sauces are red, others brown and some are even yellow or white! Talk to different people and you will likely get different answers ... Read More »
A classic for any good BBQ is pulled pork. Pulled pork comes from roast pork. It is important to pick a roast that has a lot of marbling. Any roast that comes from the shoulder of the pig will work great. Some terms and cuts of these roasts are: butt, shoulder, picnic, shoulder blade. A pork roast with any of ... Read More »
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