Tag: Onions

Cider-braised Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Chipotle-glazed Apples, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Kale

Cider-braised Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions and Chipotle-glazed Apples, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Kale

From conception to eating for approval, this meal was destined for inclusion in Savor the Taste of Oregon. At first bite, Vic and I agreed it will be a delightfully homey addition to our upcoming book. Unfortunately for you, that means that this is a teaser, asking you to hold on patiently for the publication […]

November 14, 2010 | 1 Comment More
"Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer" on the Stereo, and Tex-Mex Enchiladas on the Table for Dad and Me!

“Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer” on the Stereo, and Tex-Mex Enchiladas on the Table for Dad and Me!

What would I prepare for my dad to eat if I could have that opportunity? I think he would love some Tex-Mex Cheese and Onion Enchiladas and a cold cerveza.
My father loved food as much as I do. He also loved music, fishing and his family. I asked my two older sisters, who enjoyed much more time with him than I, for their recollections. Marlene, my senior sis, the oldest since we’re all technically “seniors”, wrote: “The things I remember about the food he liked is that there was nothing he would not eat. Remember, this was the Depression era.”

August 20, 2010 | 13 Comments More
Breakfast for Supper - Migas!

Breakfast for Supper - Migas!

Austin, Texas is the self-proclaimed Migas Capital of the Southwest and is certainly deserving. I have warm memories of lingering over a brunch of migas and aguas frescas with many of my dear friends in Austin, and I depend on them to lead me to the best table there. Well, I’m not in Austin, so I’ll just crank up my Oregonian Tex-Mex mojo.

July 29, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Duck Legs Braised in Pinot Noir with Roasted Pears and Cipollini Onions

Duck Legs Braised in Pinot Noir with Roasted Pears and Cipollini Onions

“Tonight: Pinot Noir Braised Duck Legs with Roasted Pears and Onions” I wrote in my status quote on Facebook. Friends as far away as Texas declared they could be here by dinner time. Jane Owen, oboist with the Fort Worth Symphony and frequent spokesperson for the duck in Peter and the Wolf, sounded ready to make the trek if only her orchestra schedule would allow. Gail Cook, arts aficionado and book reviewer, was nursing an injured foot and requested special pampering in the form of room service. Would that I could! Alas, in the next few hours 23 commentators had joined the trail.

November 11, 2009 | 6 Comments More
The Stuff of Pork – These Little Piggies Are Full of Fall Flavor

The Stuff of Pork – These Little Piggies Are Full of Fall Flavor

My inspiration for this post was simply a desire to braise some pork in the wonderful cider from Wandering Aengus Ciderworks in Salem. I settled on combining some ingredients and methods from the recipe mentioned in the previous paragraph with another for Stuffed Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Calvados from Saveur Magazine. Amazingly, all the ingredients came from Oregon.

October 26, 2009 | 0 Comments More