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Posts in Pork Recipes

We Made Tourtière & Brushed Up on Our Terrible French

Tourtière: for when you want pie but also protein. A French-Canadian classic that proves warm spices don’t belong exclusively to dessert.

Canadian Food, Beef Recipes, Pork Recipes, Recipe ReviewMediocre ChefFebruary 25, 2026Comment

Our First Time Making Authentic Mexican Food

We made Morisqueta Michoacana (slow-cooked pork with roasted tomatoes and guajillos), served with Frijoles de Olla, Arroz Blanco con Mantequilla, Warm Tortillas de Maiz, and crumbled queso fresco.

Recipe Review, Vegetarian Recipes, Pork RecipesMediocre ChefSeptember 12, 2022Comment