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Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops   Warm Green Bean and Brown Rice Salad

Cooking time:  30 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions

Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops                                           Time: 20 minutes

2 - 4 pork chops, depending on size
4 - 5 tbs Teriyaki marinade

Pour marinade over chops, and let marinate for 10 minutes.  Remove from marinade and cook on barbecue 10 - 15 minutes turning once or under broiler for 12 - 15 minutes turning once - or sauté in large skillet 10 - 15 minutes (you get the picture).  Baste with any remaining marinade.  In all cases it depends on thickness and test for doneness by slicing and peaking.   Remove and serve.

Warm Green Bean and Brown Rice Salad                      Time:  30 minutes

1/2 cup brown rice - I use 'Uncle Ben's' which is all I can get and it is quick cooking.  It looks like
                                brown Basmati and cooks in 15 minutes.
1 cup chicken stock or whatever your rice calls for
6 oz green beans (200gr)
1/3 cup more chicken stock
1 tbs toasted sesame seeds
Vinaigrette

Cook rice according to package directions.  Top and tail beans...cut off the ends.  Cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths (4cm).  Put beans into small skillet, add stock, cover and simmer over medium heat until done - about 15 minutes.  When rice is done put into a medium bowl.  When beans are done, drain and add to rice.  Add the vinaigrette and toss well.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.  Serve.

Vinaigrette

1 tbs Dijon mustard
2 tbs Balsamic vinegar
1 tbs soy sauce
2 tsp sesame or walnut oil
3 tbs olive oil

Put all ingredients but olive oil in a small bowl and whisk well.  Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly. 
Note:  If you have vinaigrette left from last night you can use that as a base.  Just add the soy sauce, a bit more mustard and the walnut oil.  Then, depending on how much you have add more vinegar and a bit of oil.  You want to end up with a bit less than 1/2 cup, 4 oz  (125ml).
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Cooking schedule: 30 minutes Assemble all food, utensils and serving dishes Turn on /light barbecue if using Start to marinate pork Start to cook rice Top and tail beans Cut beans and start to cook Make vinaigrette Start to cook chops Get menu, recipes & list from Thyme For Cooking

Do pantry inventory Check fridge and freezer  Check shopping list Turn chops Put rice in bowl, fluff Drain beans and add to rice Add vinaigrette, toss Sprinkle with sesame seeds Remove chops Serve all and enjoy TGIF!

 

 

 

 

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Menu for the week of April 27, 2007