Cook with Love and Amber

Want to chase away the winter chills with a delicious, comforting, flavorful soup? You found the right recipe! This recipe can truly take leftover ham to the next level, and will make hearts and tummies happy, healthy, and full. I have also added instructions for freezing this soup in the Extra Love section so you can continue to enjoy it throughout the winter. Serves 10-12 Time to finish : 2 hours (not including time for soaking navy beans) Ingredients : 1 lb dried navy beans 3 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 4 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 10 garlic cloves, minced 8 cups chicken broth 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf 1 tsp garlic powder dash of oregano dash of thyme dash of dried, ground sage dash of dried rosemary dash of dried basil 2 cups green cabbage, shredded 2-3 cups cooked ham, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions : Rinse the dried navy beans and cover with several inches of water. Allow to soak overnight or for 6-8 hours...

One more summer recipe as those berries go bad and we start fearing snow! This is a dinner I made for my friend's birthday and paired it with a delicious raspberry no-bake cheesecake, and it was a hit! It seems so fancy, but it was sooo easy! Serves 6 Time to finish: 45 minutes Ingredients: Raspberry Sauce 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/2 cup raspberries Porkchops 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 boneless pork chops, 1 inch thick 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon oregano Directions: Heat your oven to 400 degrees. In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients over low heat. Bring to a slow simmer and stir gently. Keep simmering on warm while the rest of the dish is prepared. In an oven-safe frying pan or a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. In a small dish, sprinkle the pork with the garlic powder, paprika, and basil to lightly coat both sides. Place the po...

Pork shoulder carnitas, also known as Mexican pulled pork, are easy to make and please a crowd! Carnitas literally translates to "little meats" and is a traditional Mexican cuisine made by simmering or braising pork until tender. The steps below will help you pull off an Americanized version of carnitas and WOW your next dinner party! I made this for a bachelorette party as part of a taco bar and it was a hit! The recipe was demanded, so I'm delivering 😁 Let me know how it goes!  Special Tips: If pork shoulder is nowhere to be found, a pork roast of equal size can be used. It doesn't provide the pulled pork texture, but it is still delicious and a bit healthier, too! Don't forget to wear gloves when chopping jalapenos, and thoroughly wash all utensils afterwards. Jalapeno burns are no joke, and you could seriously injure your eyes if you rub them after chopping! Serves 8 with 3 small tacos each Ingredients: 3-4 lb pork shoulder 1 yellow onion, chopped...