The foundation of this dish is onions and apples, classic pork go-withs in both France and America, while the flavorful wet rub — grainy mustard (French), honey, brown sugar, Sriracha and bourbon (from Kentucky) — is a mélange. Roasted in the oven for under an hour, everything comes together in a mix of sweet and hot that calls for some dunkables — biscuits or baguette.
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Carole Peck’s Apple and Endive Salad with Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette
This gorgeous salad is one of the reasons Carole Peck’s Good News Restaurant & Bar just celebrated its 25th year as one of the best places to eat in Connecticut.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Cake
This light olive oil cake can be served alone or accompanied by pears poached in red wine or brandy-soaked cherries or prunes, but the success of the cake depends on using a top-quality olive oil.
The Blue Bar’s Dorothy Parker Cocktail
The Algonquin’s Blue Bar would be remiss if it didn’t serve a cocktail named after Dottie. The Blue Bar takes its name from its blue lighting, a recommendation by actor John Barrymore.
Chris Prosperi’s Gluten-Free Stress-Reducing Chicken Soup
Aside from its comfort and restorative potential, it’s also just plain ol’ delicious.
