Carnitas

Slow cooked the pork tenderloin for 8 hours.

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1
1 lb. boneless pork shoulder roast
2 bay leaves
1 cups chicken broth

Mix together salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cinnamon in a bowl. Coat pork with the spice mixture. Place the bay leaves in the bottom of a slow cooker and place the pork on top. Pour the chicken broth around the sides of the pork, being careful not to rinse off the spice mixture.Cover and cook on Low until the pork shreds easily with a fork, about 10 hours. Turn the meat after it has cooked for 5 hours. When the pork is tender, remove from slow cooker, and shred with two forks. Use cooking liquid as needed to moisten the meat.

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs with San Marzano Tomato Sauce

Last minute recipe.  It's cool today so I cooked. 

Ingredients:

2 lbs/1kg ground (combination of pork, beef, and veal)
½ cup/170g plain panko bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup/85g half and half
8 oz/225g cubed mozzarella
1 tsp/5ml kosher salt, more as needed
Black pepper
Salt
Minced garlic and onion
Chopped parsley and basil
Red pepper flakes
Toasted pine nuts

Directions:

Sauté the onions and garlic.  Set aside.
Mix all other ingredients together.  Add in the onions and garlic.
Place in the center of each meatball one cube of mozzarella. Fold over and make into a ball.
Repeat the process.
(I bake my meatballs)
Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C for 30 - 40 minutes.

Strawberry Short Cake in a Mug

My cousin posted this recipe on Facebook. You won't believe how easy and fast this is.  And yummy too.

1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
I large strawberry quartered
1 strawberry halfed
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Mix all ingredients in a mug except for the halfed strawberry.
Microwave for 1.30 minutes.  Be sure to check it after 1 min. 
Top with whipped cream and halfed strawberries.

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One Pot Creamy Chicken Florentine (whole wheat penne)

I saw this recipe on Facebook.  I've tried many different one it pastas before.  This looked easy and I had the ingredients on hand.  Great way to clean out your cupboard 

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into one inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup sun dried tomatoes
4 ounce small mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon flour​
2 cups chicken broth
1½ cup half and half
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces pasta
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium high heat add the butter and cook the chicken until golden brown and no longer pink. Add the olive oil and cook the garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and mushrooms until tender. Add in the flour and cook for another minute.Slowly add the chicken broth, half and half, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and whisk until incorporated. Add the linguine and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.Remove from the heat and add the parmesan cheese and spinach and stir until the spinach starts to wilt. Serve immediately.

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