New Mexican Carne Adovada

New Mexican Carne Adovada

New Mexican Carne Adovada is a dish that is quintessentially New Mexican although versions have traveled Northward into Colorado where I lived for many years. When cravings for the deep red chile flavor come on, this is how I satisfy it.

New Mexican Carne Adovada

New Mexican Carne Adovada

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Momofukus Bo Ssam

Momofukus Bo Ssam

What happens when a lentil/yogurt/kale and green smoothie person stays on to help out her solidly Midwestern parents? Things like this, I’m afraid! This is one gorgeous pork roast from Chef David Chang of Momofuku. Momofukus Bo Ssam is crazy good. Served with rice, two simple sauces, and lettuce for wrapping, along with a few, simple accompaniments, this is absolutely one insane dinner.

Momofukus Bo Ssam

Momofukus Bo Ssam

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Hot & Sour Soup

Hot & Sour Soup

Since my very first taste, too many years ago to admit, I’ve been wild about Hot & Sour Soup. I order it whenever I see it on a menu. Anytime I’m at a new (to me) restaurant, I find myself anticipating that soup, wondering what theirs will be like. So do tell…are you like me? If so, read on!

Hot & Sour Soup

Hot & Sour Soup

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork or Brisket

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork or Brisket

Hey guys, it’s me, the Frugal Hausfrau, with an easy crockpot recipe for a “barbecued” brisket or pork shoulder that, wait for it, uses convenience products! Yikes – has the earth ended? Maybe the lunar eclipse of the blood moon we had last week affected my mind! Y’all know I love a good scratch recipe, but this Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Pulled Pork or Brisket has me breaking that little rule.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork or Brisket

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork or Brisket

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