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Italian Pork Chops
Spicy Oven Fries
Broccoli with Yogurt Mustard
Cooking time: 40 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
We're going around Europe with our pork chops lately! I used bone-in chops for this... No particular reason, but that is why the 'weight' called for is higher. The pork and potatoes both cook for 30 minutes once started, making this an almost hands-free dinner.
Italian Pork Chops
Total time: 40 minutes
Just a few ingredients simmered together to produce moist, tender pork chops. The lemon adds a fresh taste to the tomatoes. Grate the lemon before cutting, using a lemon zester or the fine wholes on a grater. You only want the yellow, or zest, not the white, which is bitter.
Ingredients:
- 2 - 4 pork chops, depending on size, 14oz (420gr) total weight, bone-in
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 15oz (450gr) crushed tomatoes substitute whole tomatoes, chopped
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Lightly grate lemon all over to remove zest (yellow part of the peel only). You should end up with at least a tsp.
- Cut lemon in half and squeeze for juice. You should have about 2 tbs.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté pork chops until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- Add all remaining ingredients, including zest and juice.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Serve.
Oven Fries, Spicy
Total time: 40 minutes
I have never owned a deep-fat fryer and likely never will. I prefer the lower fat oven fries for 2 reasons: They're healthier and you can spice them up a bit!
Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions:
- Slice potatoes the long way into 8 wedges.
- Put remaining ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.
- Add potatoes and toss, coating thoroughly.
- Arrange potatoes on baking sheet with rim (I use my trusty, round pizza pan)
- Bake at 400F for 30 minutes.
- You can turn once if you like to fuss but I usually don't bother.
- When done remove from pan and serve. These will stay hot for awhile so a 5 or 10 minute delay is okay.
Broccoli with Yogurt Mustard
Total time: 25 minutes
Crisp tender broccoli with a creamy, slightly hot mustard sauce is a nice accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 head of broccoli (enough for two)
- 4 tbs Greek yogurt
- 1 tbs course grain mustard
- 1 tbs snipped fresh chives substitute 1 tbs dried chives
Instructions:
- Cut broccoli into bite size florets and stems.
- Put in steamer basket in saucepan with an inch of water in bottom.
- Put on medium heat and steam for 10 minutes or until just done but still green.
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- In same pan gently heat yogurt, mustard and chives.
- Add broccoli and stir, heating through. Serve.
Cooking schedule: 40 minutes |
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