Think of this dish as southern barbecue with an Asian twist. The pork is slow-cooked in a blend of hoisin and soy sauces and can be made a day or two before your gathering.
Homemade kosher dill pickles are easy with Arthur Schwartz's excellent recipe. Here's how to make them...from David Lebovitz, pastry chef and author of Living the Sweet Life in Paris. David Lebovitz - living the sweet life in Paris
As in all good carrot cake, fresh, flavorful veggies balance the sweet. The only difference between this and the classic recipe is the time you get back in your day.