When I think of chili, I think of a deep, rich, and thick sauce clinging to firm pieces of beef. Beans scattered throughout each bite, and a nice small crunch of onions and peppers as you get through the bowl. Something that warms you up on a cold winter night, and keeps you full for the rest of the evening. Something that's hearty and delicious! The ground meat portion of this recipe will add a similar texture to that of what beans would. The larger chunks of meat give a great firm texture, ...

Pork wrapped in pork and then topped with some pork. Sounds like a good idea, right? Well it is! The mustard tones that come through in the marinade really give a taste that'll keep you coming back. The deep flavors that get imparted in both the bacon and the tenderloin are fantastic, and the twang of the mustard slightly comes through after each few bites. Since the protein is a little out of whack on these, I decided to get more use out the Bacon Jam I had made recently. I stuck about 1 1/2 ...

Great chicken is both juicy and flavorful - this hits the nail on the head in both of those categories. Pesto is one of my favorite sauces, basil and toasted pine nuts give a fantastic fresh and nutty flavor that pairs extremely well with poultry. As you all know, I like to use citrus when I can, so I've added some lemon zest to give citrus notes throughout the chicken. This pairs very well with the floral notes of the basil, and contrasts perfectly with the rich fats of the cheese. I ...