Pork Sinigang, Filipino Sour Soup

05. September 2007 Pork, Soups, Stocks + Sauces 0
What would be your last meal on death row? It took me a while to answer that question, but the more I eat pork sinigang, the more I stick with it as the last thing I want to eat before I go. It’s my comfort food and it’s the dish I request from my father ...

Pork Chops with Fresh Cherry Chutney

26. June 2007 Pickles + Preserves, Pork 7
What to do with eight pounds of cherries? After our trip to Dutchess County, I wanted to use some of the cherries we picked from Barton Orchard in some kind of sauce. There’s no avoiding using cherry preserve in this recipe–it helped make the fresh cherries a little more sweet than tart. The allspice and ...

Ramps with Minced Chorizo and Strawberries

30. April 2007 Pork, Vegetables + Salads 0
When I begin to see ramps for sale in the farmers’ market, I only think of one thing: it’s spring. I bought a couple of bunches last Wednesday and stopped by the High Hope Hog tent to pick up a package of their spicy chorizo. For the last few ramp seasons, I’ve sautéed them with ...

Pear and Mushroom Pizzetta

12. March 2007 Pork, Vegetables + Salads 0
I like assembling my own pizza at home. I say assemble rather than bake because I buy my pizzettas from Sullivan Street Bakery. I’ve tried their ciabatta bread and their focaccia with rosemary, but my favorite would be their light pizza bianca. A pizza square good for three people costs about $2. I used some ...

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

01. March 2007 Chicken, Pork 0
At the New York Times Travel Show, I watched Chef Prudhomme make gumbo. I’ve never been to New Orleans, but I’ve always been curious about homemade Louisiana cooking. We recently got a fresh dump of snow in New York City and gumbo was just the right dish to eat for dinner. The secret here is ...