On Tuesday a new study from Consumer Reports on raw pork chops and ground pork found that 69 percent of the samples tested were contaminated with Yersinia enterocolitica, a lesser-known yet no less serious foodborne pathogen. More

Oh my goodness, I am only going to say this once. I am so freakin' glad Thanksgiving is over. Why might you ask? Because five days in San Francisco, Marin County, and beyond have really done a number on my waistline me.

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Whether you're planning a low-key holiday meal or sneaking in a midweek dinner date amid other holiday plans, put these tender pork chops glazed with brown sugar on your list. It's one of those dishes that is so easy and so simple, and yet feels like a special feast all its own. More

Oh, meatballs. The ultimate comfort food. The food that reminds you of home, that satisfies after a hard day, that while slowly simmering away makes the house smell irresistible They make a fine appetizer, a winning supper with pasta, and a satisfying lunch on sandwiches. So what are our favorite recipes? More

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: bacon really does make everything taste better. Just a little bit of that salty, savory flavor is enough to heighten an otherwise ordinary dish into new stratospheres of enjoyment. And bacon is remarkably versatile, too, adding dimension to everything from winter stews to apple turnovers! Here are 10 recipes we're currently craving:
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Fancy a little pork on your dinner table this week? How does pork stir-fry sound? Perhaps a rich, warming plate of pork ragu with semolina dumplings is more your taste, or spicy pork cabbage rolls. If all else fails, a simple pork tenderloin or a big platter of slow-cooked pork carnitas is bound to satisfy. Whatever your particular pork craving, these 15 recipes are worth trying: More

Meat can be one of the biggest expenses when hosting a dinner party, but that doesn't mean you have to cut it out completely if you're trimming your entertaining budget this year. In fact, cheaper cuts of meat are often juicier, more flavorful, and easier to make ahead, which makes them ideal for entertaining. And as the recipes below prove, they can be just as elegant and impressive as their more expensive counterparts. More

It's a zombie invasion! Oh wait, no...just a ham bone. Phew. While this may not be the prettiest of ingredients, it is an inexpensive way to round out a pot of soup and add an enormous boost of rich flavor while you're at it. Skip the zombies, keep the meat. Ham bones are just the thing for a cozy winter meal. More

Being Southern and all, I grew up eating, and loving, breakfast casserole. (Some of you may call it a strata or bake. To be honest, I still don't know the difference.) My mother's recipe is basic—just sausage, bread, eggs, and cheese. Any time mom has to feed a crowd, whether for company, early football games, or Christmas, this is the dish she makes. More

Among the other flamboyantly garnished and highly aromatic plates being handed around the table, this one seemed rather plain jane. An unassuming bowl of slippery noodles sprinkled with what looked like crispy pork and crushed peanuts? But one bite was all it took: it was love at first spicy-tangy-sweet forkful. More