Tag Archives: ginger

Lychee and Plum Chutney

I know. When you read the whole Plum and Lychee Chutney tag your mouth got all set for Asian. This isn’t – well, not really. It is more of an Asian-Texan Mash-up. With authority. That means you sit up and take notice of it.

plum lychee chutney

 

First of all, you have to know how this got started. I love toast and jam. My kids won’t make toast for me because I like it just so, and I have been known to send the toast back to be made again because it lacks the characteristics I desire.  I don’t think asking for hot toast, a slather of melted butter, and a smidge of jam is a lot to ask but there you go. It’s all about perception, isn’t it? Continue reading

1 Comment

Filed under Basics, Spreads

Ginger Glazed Pork Loin Chops

If you are gonna eat pork then  loin chops are the way to go. Thick, meaty, tender – they are everything you want in a hunk of pork…and then some. This easy, baked pork loin chops recipe is quick enough for weeknights and delicious enough for company.

For real. Continue reading

3 Comments

Filed under Main Dish, Meat

Spicy Chai Pavlova with Maple Cream

So, I was making peanut butter pots de creme (recipe coming soon to a blog near you) and I ended up with 8 egg whites left. I really didn’t feel like making an angel food cake, or a pie or…

chai maple pavlova

 

I decided to make pavlova.   Continue reading

3 Comments

Filed under Dessert