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Mary-Frances Heck is a chef and food editor, formerly a senior food editor at Food & Wine. In addition to her recipes and articles appearing in many well-known publications, she has her own cookbook, ...

Apple Glazed Roasted Pork Loin is perfectly sweet and savory. Seasoned pork loin is roasted and then drizzled with the most ...

I'm like a thermostat - as soon as the temperatures dip below 70 degrees I turn my oven on and start roasting. It's a switch I look forward to flipping every year. Time in a hot oven transforms food - ...

Perfectly tender Honey Dijon Garlic Roasted Pork Tenderloin only requires a few ingredients, and a few minutes of your time ...

Fresh currants have a bright astringency that works well with savory fare. The tartness of the berries is a great foil for this pork roast -- and the gorgeous color provides lovely juxtaposition with ...

You gotta love any kitchen tool that you can get at Home Depot. At the top of my list of must-have hardware-store cooking gear -- along with an inexpensive Microplane and a blowtorch -- is a simple ...

Whether you're planning a special entrée for your next holiday gathering, or just a weeknight dinner, knowing the difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin will help you make the best choice ...

Rather than making Mississippi roast with beef, give it a flavorful - and inexpensive - twist with this meat substitute.