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Gołąbki (golabki) - Polish stuffed cabbage rolls

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Gołąbki (golabki) are Polish stuffed cabbage rolls, filled with a mix of seasoned meat and rice and served with either a tomato sauce (as here) or mushroom sauce. You'll find this traditional dish served for a festive meal but it's also a deliciously comforting dish for any time. Many vegetables lend themselves to being stuffed,...

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Pork larb

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Pork larb (larb moo) is an easy and tasty version of the Thai/Lao salad packed with fresh herbs, lime, lemongrass and other bright flavors. Enjoy as a light lunch or snack in lettuce wraps or add sides to make it the star of a meal. If you are not familiar with larb (also written as...

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Chashu pork (for ramen and more)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Chashu pork is that wonderfully tender and flavorful pork belly you might see on tonkotsu ramen, and other ramen bowls, that's so easy to love. But don't think it's something to only enjoy when eating out - it's actually really easy to make at home and tastes amazing. On colder days, a big bowl of...

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Lemon pork meatballs

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

These lemon pork meatballs are based on Italian polpette al limone and made with lemon and parmesan, giving them a brightness and tasty flavor. They're quick and easy to make and great as an appetizer or main. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy...

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Bacon sun dried tomato pasta with spinach and cream

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:33:52 +0000

This bacon sun dried tomato pasta with spinach and cream is quick to make and full of delicious flavors that all will enjoy. Comforting and just that bit different, it's a great easy meal. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. You might...

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Hong shao rou (red braised pork belly)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Hong shao rou is a classic Chinese way to prepare pork belly. It's slow braised in a gently sweet and aromatic mixture to make a sticky, tender and wonderfully flavorful dish. Pork belly is one of those cuts that is revered in many cultures. It can be a little tricky to work with, but the...

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Traditional Swedish meatballs (köttbullar)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Forget the frozen version, traditional Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) are easy to make at home and taste delicious. These gently spiced meatballs in a flavorful cream sauce are classic comfort food. Many cultures have a version of meatball and pretty much all of them have a slightly different flavor. In most cases, this reflects classic flavors...

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Traditional Jaegerschnitzel (schnitzel with mushroom sauce)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Jaegerschnitzel is classic German comfort food, combining a pork schnitzel with a flavorful mushroom sauce. It's a delicious combination that brings back delicious childhood memories for me, and loved by all. Plus it's easier to make at home than you might think. My parents were always hikers and I was brought up being in the...

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Schweinebraten - German pork roast

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Schweinebraten is a traditional German pork roast, and in many cases, as here, it's cooked with beer which helps make a delicious sauce. The seasonings are simple but the result is a deliciously tender, flavorful main. There's no denying that German cooking has a pretty large amount of pork in it. Even side dishes like...

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Keftedes (Greek meatballs)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Keftedes are Greek meatballs that are packed with delicious flavor. They are juicy and aromatic with mint and perfect to snack on with other mezze, or enjoy with tzatziki and bread as a wrap. Meatballs come in so many shapes and sizes that even if you think you don't like them, it might just be...

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Apricot stuffed pork tenderloin

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:43:33 +0000

This apricot stuffed pork tenderloin has an aromatic spice rub on the outside and a simple apricot, pine nut and parsley filling. The meat is tender and delicately flavored, and the whole dish is elegant and delicious. While we're fans of pretty much anything with bacon, slow cooked pork shoulder dishes (like lechon asado and...

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Lechon asado - Cuban roast pork

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This Cuban roast pork, lechon asado, is packed with delicious flavors thanks to the citrus and garlic mojo marinade. It's easy to make and delicious for dinner (plus leftovers make great sandwiches!). I have been lucky enough to live in and visit a number of countries and the foods are always an important part of...

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Bun cha Hanoi

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:16:34 +0000

Bun cha Hanoi is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is so worth getting to know. A delicious combination of flavorful meatballs, rice noodles and a tangy dipping sauce/broth, you'll immediately love all the flavors and textures. The first time I came across bun cha was not eating it but seeing Anthony Bourdain and Barack Obama...

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Pork tenderloin with rhubarb chutney

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:16:47 +0000

This pork tenderloin with rhubarb chutney is an elegant and easy meal. The delicious sweet-savory flavors of the chutney pair perfectly with tender pork for a quick main, perfect any night. Pork is one of those meats that I sometimes struggle with how best to cook it. Not bacon or more slow-cooking cuts, like shoulder...

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Flammkuchen (Flammekueche/tarte flambee from Alsace)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:00:04 +0000

Flammkuchen or flammekueche is essentially a bacon onion flatbread/pizza. It may seem like only a few ingredients, but they are transformed into a truly delicious dish you'll instantly love! And it's easy to make, too. I know when you think pizza, you almost certainly think of a traditional Italian pizza with a tomato sauce base....

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Milk-braised pork (maiale al latte)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:30:19 +0000

Maiale al latte is a traditional Italian milk-braised pork that's so comforting and delicious. The pork is incredibly tender and delicately flavorful. Plus it's easy to make too! While this milk braised pork is based on a traditional Italian recipe, I actually first had a similar dish in Spain many years ago. In fact, it's...

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Steamed bao buns with pork

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:30:49 +0000

These steamed bao buns with pork are a delicious feast for the senses! With tender pork tenderloin, crunchy veg, and a pillowy soft bun, they're a handheld treat perfect as an appetizer or light meal. There are some weeks in our house when it feels like every other meal is pork. Whether that's fresh pork,...

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Tacos al pastor (grilled)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:30:50 +0000

Tacos al pastor are traditionally cooked on a spit, but you can cheat a little and get all the same delicious flavor on your grill. Then wrap all the sweet-spiced pork and pineapple in a tortilla and enjoy! In recent years, it feels like there are more and more fusion tacos around. Whether with Korean-style...

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Fabada Asturiana - Spanish pork and bean stew

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:30:58 +0000

You may well have heard of cassoulet - well fabada Asturiana is it's Northern Spanish cousin. A hearty, warming white bean stew with lots of porky goodness, it's incredibly easy and perfect for a cold day. I have a confession: I've been sitting on this recipe for some time. Somehow I didn't get round to...

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Fall pizza with sausage and squash

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 10:25:21 +0000

I called this a fall pizza because of the squash, cranberries and comfort factor, but really it's so tasty I could eat it any time. A delicious combination of flavors, it's definitely one to add to your pizza night menu! While we don't have pizza night all that often, when we do it's always popular....

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Pulled pork stuffed shells

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:40:38 +0000

Give leftover pulled pork a new lease of life in another wonderfully comforting dish. These pulled pork stuffed shells are a delicious combination of flavorful pork, cheesy goodness, all nestled in tomato sauce. So good! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Let’s...

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Taiwanese pumpkin rice noodles

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:30:21 +0000

These Taiwanese pumpkin rice noodles are a fast and flavorful one pan meal. With a tasty combination of ingredients, it's a meal perfect for any night of the week. As you might have seen, I have taken part in Pumpkinweek the last couple of years since I came across it as pumpkin is definitely a...

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Vietnamese banh mi pork

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 09:30:39 +0000

Whether you're looking to change up your usual pulled pork, or want to make your own banh mi, this Vietnamese banh mi pork is the perfect base. Easy to prepare in the slow cooker, it's tender, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep with lots of tasty possibilities! What's a Vietnamese banh mi? Banh mi (technically...

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Pork bulgogi

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:30:51 +0000

If you're looking for an easy meal that's a change from the same old, this pork bulgogi is the perfect choice. With a simple 6 ingredient marinade and a quick cook, it's a tasty meal everyone will enjoy. Thanks to Smithfield for sponsoring this tasty meal idea. This post may contain affiliate links, where we...

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Bacon onion spaetzle

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:00:07 +0000

Spaetzle is the German/Austrian answer to pasta and can be served in a few ways. This bacon onion spaetzle is by far my favorite: comforting, packed with flavor and yes a bit indulgent. But so worth it now and then. I know you might think my timing is a bit off in sharing a German...

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Apple stuffing crusted pork chops

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:00:09 +0000

There's no need for pork chops to be boring, and stuffing is not just for Holidays. This tasty apple stuffing crusted pork chops recipe is perfect any time. We are big fans of bacon in our house and love sausages, serrano ham, prosciutto and other similar cuts, but for some reason we are less into your...

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Bacon corn pizza

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:00:18 +0000

This bacon corn pizza has a double doze of corn for a less than typical but incredibly delicious slice. It's a flavorful sweet-salty mix that's addictively good. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. I'm pretty sure I've mentioned before, but there's a...

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Vietnamese lemongrass pork (Thit Heo Nuong Xa)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:00:59 +0000

An easy marinade gives this Vietnamese lemongrass pork tons of flavor. A quick cook up on the grill and you have one delicious, flavorful main. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. When we were planning (OK, realistically when I was planning) our...

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Chinese spare ribs (slow cooker)

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 10:00:11 +0000

These Chinese spare ribs are cooked in the slow cooker but tasting them, you'd hardly know they are so easy. Tender meat, packed with flavor. Yes, you get a bit sticky but that's half he fun of ribs, right? I'll admit two things before I share this recipe. First, I have never made spare ribs...

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Cider braised pork chops with apple and rutabaga

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 11:00:29 +0000

These cider braised pork chops with apple and rutabaga make an easy, tasty low carb one pot meal. A tasty mix of flavors, it's a comforting dinner. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Pork and apple are a common combination for good...

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Crisped pork belly with whisky-soy sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:00:22 +0000

This crisped pork belly may be a decadent appetizer, but it's easy to make and so full of flavor. And don't forget the slightly sticky sauce: you'll be in food heaven. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Like most people, I enjoy...

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Apple, squash and pork skillet

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:00:03 +0000

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal full of fall flavors, you can hardly get easier than this apple, squash and pork skillet. One pot, easy to prepare and with a delicious balance of flavors. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy...

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Pork carnitas tacos with tomatillo salsa verde

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:30:23 +0000

Delicious slow cooker pork, a quick & easy tomatillo salsa verde - these pork carnitas tacos are a truly delicious combination that you'll be back for again and again. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. Many years ago now, I volunteered for...

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Grilled pork and pineapple salad

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 22 May 2016 10:00:22 +0000

This is not your average grilled dish or salad, as everything is grilled, salad included! This grilled pork and pineapple salad is an easy, tasty summer meal. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. I don't know about where you are, but it's...

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Vietnamese-style pork and rice bowl

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:30:09 +0000

This Vietnamese-style pork and rice bowl is a perfect quick meal - easy to make, full of flavor and the leftovers make a great banh mi sandwich. Delicious! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. As the weather is improving, and now it's light longer,...

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Chinese pork and cabbage dumplings

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 12:30:15 +0000

Pork and cabbage dumplings are a traditional dish, especially eaten for the Lunar New Year. But these dumplings are so delicious you'll want to have them much more often! With Lunar New Year fast approaching, I got to thinking about having dumplings. It seemed only right to make some, even if my dumpling-making skills were a bit...

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Gnocchi with pork and fennel

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 10:00:30 +0000

This gnocchi with pork and fennel is a delicious combination of flavors that's hearty and comforting. Easy and quick to put together, it's a perfect any-day meal. Gnocchi are one of the most popular meals in our house. If you want a sense of how much my toddler likes them, basically there are two meals...

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Thai basil pork meatballs with peanut sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:30:20 +0000

Packed with flavor, these Thai basil pork meatballs with peanut sauce are versatile as well. Dip them as an appetizer or bulk them out into a stir fry. Either way, you'll be back for more. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. There...

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Spaghetti alla carbonara with mushrooms

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:00:44 +0000

Spaghetti alla carbonara, like many classic Italian pasta dishes, is definitely one of those dishes that makes a few ingredients into something special. This slight twist on the classic with mushrooms is easy and delicious! This pasta dish is a classic, simple and easy dish that you'll instantly love. You'll find carbonara recipes with a...

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Porchetta

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 12:01:26 +0000

Porchetta is a classic Italian pork roast that's also great in sandwiches. Left to infuse with herbs, fennel and salt overnight, the flavor is delicious, the fat crisp. So good. A few weeks ago when we were reviewing the add-on options for our meat delivery, I saw pork belly as one of the options and...

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