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The sweet and tangy pork everyone is talking about!

Every time we make this recipe and rewarm it at work, we have to share a bite with our friends because it smells C good. Well, it tastes amazing too! This recipe (as well as many other wonderful recipes) comes from the cookbook of my stepmom's cookbook. We discovered one of the times we went back to Québec and we fell in love with it. Of course, there is maple syrup involved: how do you think I was going through 1 gallon (yes, 4 L) of maple syrup a year!?!?! If you can't find it, use honey or pancake syrup (but it won't taste the same... ;) The recipe is good for 4 people. Mix together: - 80ml of maple syrup - 2tbsp of soy sauce - 2tbsp of ketchup - 1tbsp of strong mustard - 1tbsp of orange juice - 1tsp of curry powder - 1tsp of grounded coriander - 2 cloves of pressed garlic (or half a teaspoon of garlic powder) - 1tsp of Worcestershire sauce Put in a big watertight freezer bag and add a pork filé (500-600g) Let the pork marinate for at least a couple of h...

Sweet and salty ham pasta

This is one of those extremely quick and nice recipe. My sister has a book of quick and excellent recipe and this one is a family favorite that I decided to share with André a couple of weeks ago. Those who know me well know I looooove sweet and salty recipes in general. This one is particularly well balance, and really easy to make. The ingredient list is for 3-4 people. In a big pot, bring water to boil to cook 375g of pasta , al dente. In the meanwhile, put a big pan on medium high heat and add 30 ml of butter to melt. Cut 250g of ham (cooked or not) and roast it in the butter. Quickly cut in half-slices 2 green apples and add it to the pan. Cook until everything is a nice shade of golden. Add 3-5 green onion , finely chopped (the recipe calls for 12, which is like... wooooo!). Check the pasta regularly, it should be done soon! In the pan, add a big pinch of nutmeg and 125ml of apple juice and let it simmer for a couple of minutes. Add 250ml of cream 15% (or a mixture...