Tag: Food & Wine

Dinner for 10: Pork Tenderloin, Green Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Asparagus

Dinner for 10: Pork Tenderloin, Green Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Asparagus

As I mentioned in my previous post, we had a dinner party for 10 last night — 4 other couples from business school.  I was excited to host so that we didn’t feel rushed and could catch up more easily than in a restaurant.  But 

Holy Mole!  Ancho & Cocoa Carne Asada

Holy Mole! Ancho & Cocoa Carne Asada

Taste: **** Difficulty: Easy Cleanup: Quick I’ve been on a Mexican kick recently!  Last night we had ancho & cocoa carne asada tacos with an avocado slaw on the side.  The cocoa, chili powder, and cinnamon rub essentially mimics the flavor of mole poblano sauce. 

Baked Orecchiette with Pork Sugo

Baked Orecchiette with Pork Sugo

Taste: **** Difficulty: Moderate Cleanup: Messy On Thursday, I received an email from Food & Wine with some good “make ahead” meals.  I had actually made one of the recipes highlighted this fall and thought it was delish. This baked pasta dish is not as 

Vietnamese Pork & Noodle Soup

Vietnamese Pork & Noodle Soup

I love a good Asian noodle soup so I jumped at the chance to make this Vietnamese Pork & Noodle Soup from Food & Wine. A few notes…. I used buckwheat soba noodles instead of linguine to make the soup a touch more authentic. Asian 

Celery Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Pecorino

Celery Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Pecorino

My mom made this delicious winter salad for me last night (thank you to Ann for introducing it to my mom). What a wonderful combination of crunch from the celery, sweet from the dates, and sharpness from the cheese. Celery Salad with Walnuts, Dates and