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Cooking time: 30 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
Add hot sauce to the chops if you like a bit more zing....
Grilled Chili Chops Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes2 - 3 pork chops, 12oz total (360gr)
1 clove garlic minced or crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder or more
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbs soy sauce
1 tbs olive oil
Mince garlic. Mix garlic, oregano, chili powder, ketchup, soy sauce and oil. Spoon over chops and let marinate for 10 - 20 minutes. Cook on barbecue for 5 - 8 minutes per side or until done. Should be slightly pink near bone when done - take a peak (techniques).
Or fry in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat the same amount of time. Baste both sides of chops with marinade once when turning.
Basmati Rice Avocado Pilaf Preparation and cooking time: 20 minutes
Fragrant Basmati flavored with creamy avocado, a few tomatoes, fruity olive oil and fresh herbs. Simple for summer.
1/2 cup Basmati rice
1 tsp butter
1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock
1 small avocado
10 yellow cherry tomatoes or red
1 tbs fresh snipped basil
1 tbs fresh snipped purple basil or more regular
1 tbs good olive oil
1 tbs white Balsamic vinegar
Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and sauté, stirring for 1 minute. Add stock, cover and cook rice for 15 minutes.
Cut avocado into cubes. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Snip all herbs.
When rice is done fluff with a fork and put into a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and stir gently.
1 medium zucchini, 8" (20cm) about 2 cups, shredded
2 tbs chives
1 egg, beaten
2 tbs bread crumbs
2 tbs Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
to taste
1 tbs olive oil
Shred zucchini using large holes on box shredder or food processor. In medium bowl lightly beat egg, add bread crumbs, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add zucchini, chives and mix well. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat with 1 tbs oil. Divide mixture into 4ths and spoon each 4th into pan, shaping into patty and patting down lightly. Sauté 5 - 10 minutes, or until brown, then turn and fry other side the same. When brown, remove and serve. A little freshly ground pepper and sea salt on top is a nice touch.
Cooking schedule: 30 minutes |
Add zucchini, chives, to egg, stir |
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