Apples and Pork

I’ve always been a fan of the combination of apples and pork. Dates back from a childhood where my mom never served pork chops without a side dish of applesauce. You do know the easy way to peel fresh ginger, right? With a teaspoon? Just lightly scrape off the peel? Like I said, easy.

Apple-Blue Cheese Rings

Sadly, as is happening more and more these days, I don’t remember where this recipe came from originally – but it’s a great snack or pre-dinner bite. I love, love, love apples and blue cheese. The candied nuts are a bit more elegant than just using plain nuts, although that would be a quick and easy alternative.

Notes on Apples

I’m excited to see the apples start this week, the start of a weekly apple installment that will take us well into the fall. Typically, the first apples of the year are better for cooking as they are more tart. This (weird) year, however, boxes could have contained red delicious, golden delicious, golden something-or-other, and Read More…