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Kicking Gravy Up a Notch with Bitters

Rita's Kitchen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:03:37 +0000

My Favorite Sloppy Joes

Rita's Kitchen — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:17:38 +0000

Another mouth-watering meat sandwich. Not Rosie’s pulled-pork, but definitely yummy and super fast. A few Octobers ago, I tripled this recipe for a family gathering in New Jersey. By the end of the evening it was all gone. I’ve developed a few sloppy joe recipes for clients over the years. This one’s my favorite — not too sweet nor sour, with just the right balance of veggies and seasonings. Sloppy joes fit the bill for casual entertaining or weeknight suppers. Beware though, they are sloppy! read more

BBQ Sauce + Simple = Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Rosie's Kitchen — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:47:12 +0000

Better Burgers with Bitters (Angostura!)

Rita's Kitchen — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:49:34 +0000

Wow! I cannot quell my enthusiasm for using bitters in the kitchen. Angostura bitters adds such a punch of flavor to so many everyday foods, that I’m riding high on the possibilities. Hence, the burger recipe here, which I’ve added to my collection of all-time favorite burgers. The other I shared with you last summer, my Divinely Delicious Burgers. read more

Fennel-Crusted Pork with Apples

Rita's Kitchen — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:23:50 +0000

Fennel, pork and apples — a natural flavor trio, so easy, yet special enough for company. The amount of pork and fennel is flexible. I happen to like the licorice flavor and crunch of fennel seeds, but using half of what I recommend might be enough for you. That’s what my friend Suzanne does, adding a sprinkle of fresh rosemary. If you don’t have the varieties of apples I suggest, use more or less rice vinegar — more with sweet apples, less with tart apples.
This recipe brings me back to childhood when my mother would ask what we wanted for our birthday dinner. Year after year I craved pork chops and her “fried” apples. My updated recipe here, using fennel on pork tenderloin, takes the duo up a notch. Mom would love it. Let me know if you do! read more

Sassy Cincinnati Chili

Rita's Kitchen — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:40:00 +0000

A bowl of steaming hot chili on a cold January evening? Ummm! Chili ranks right up there with other winter-warming foods. It’s a satisfying dish and easy to make. It also freezes and reheats well, so making a double batch is a good idea. And it’s not just for supper. Big game day, here we come! read more

Divinely delicious burgers – my own, and two others

Rita's Kitchen — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:42:28 +0000

Look no further if you hunger for a really good burger. Seriously, these are fabulous. The secret to my delectable burgers is a savory ground meat mixture that makes all the difference between a burger you crave and one that’s just okay. Stuffed with your favorite cheese, these burgers are heavenly! But there’s more—it is summer, afterall. Two other delicious burgers to try are Cabernet Burgers, the creation of Weber Grills’ chef, Jamie Purviance. Trust me, Jamie knows what he’s doing. The other, Korean Kimchi Burgers, is in the June issue of Sunset magazine. It was developed by a colleague as part of an Asian-style grilling article. read more