Italian Chicken and Sausage Stir-Fry

This is an interesting recipe because it combines Chinese techniques with Italian ingredients . It’s easy to make for the family and sophisticated enough for company.

Jeff’s Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

This is by far the best method of cooking barbecue ribs.  They will consistently come out juicy, tender, fall-off-the-bone delicious.  Give yourself plenty of time.  They cook three hours in the oven ( with no attention) and then about 15 minutes on the grill. Print Recipe Jeff’s Barbecue Baby Back Ribs Prep Time 30 minutes…

Jeff’s Pork Fried Rice

This is an easy pork fried rice recipe  for weeknight meals. Feel free to use chicken, beef, or seafood in place of pork, or don’t add any meat and it is an  easy vegetarian meal. I use this when we have leftover pork, rice, or raw veggies. Cauliflower, snap peas, edamame, or any other raw…

Jeff’s Great 4th of July Pig Roast

Just another McGowan celebration for the record books!!!  You have to know by now that we love a party,  exceptional food,  great settings, tremendous friends and family,  mix well and you have a party,  add a roast pig and now you have a PARTEEEE!!!!  I was privileged to ride along and document the event.  What fun!  Following…

Cranberry Glazed Pork

I have had this recipe forever. It is a wonderful family dinner recipe but could also be served for a very special company dinner. It is always a winner. It is written for a pork loin roast but is very complementary to nice little pork tenderloin. Delicious sides are sweet potatoes, and braised red cabbage….

Island Spareribs

This is an all time family favorite.  Served several times at Jeff’s Birthday golf tournaments, and lots of summertime eating even though they never see a grill!!! Prep time: 1 hour   Cook time: 1 1/2 hours  Difficulty:   Servings 8 to 10 3 to 4 lbs baby back pork spareribs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt…