It's week 3 of the Good and Good for Challenge hosted by the National Pork Board.  Our family enjoyed three meals with pork this week- a rice dinner, quesadillas, and this tasty pork loin roast.  We liked pork before this challenge, but the new recipes and flavors have added life to our menu.  This week's cinnamon pork roast is something I would have never, ever put together before the challenge, but it was wonderful.   I was a bit leery of the flavors in this recipe and worried as I … [Read more...]

It's week two of the Good and Good for You Challenge.  Last week, we tried out the Pork Tenderloin Sliders with a Spicy Avocado Sauce.  This week, we've cooked with pork not just once, but twice.  First, we had pork sirloin cutlets with Greek seasoning and vegetables.   Tonight, we made the Peppered Pork Chops recipe you'll below.  We found the recipe a little bland, because we like a lot of flavor and a bit of spice.  I suggest marinating the chops before cooking for added … [Read more...]

How many of you added some form of "get healthier" to your list of new year's resolutions or goals?  *raises hand*  Yep, me too.  I refuse to restrict myself from foods I love though.  Everything in moderation, I say.  Let me tell you, I love some pork.  My husband is pretty much a magician when it comes to pork, but we don't always eat it in the healthiest ways.  Thanks to the "Good and Good for You Challenge" - that's changing now.  We are learning new ways to cook pork, new cuts to … [Read more...]