Category: Recipes

Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

This one pot pork chops, apples, and onions is amazing!!! This week we have tons of pork chops and apples at the pantry so I thought that I would share this delicious recipe with you all.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3-4 ounce pork chops with or without bones
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or whole grain Dijon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 medium apples thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

Season both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large heavy bottomed pan (I use a cast iron skillet) and heat over medium high heat. Add pork chops to pan leaving at least an inch between the chops to ensure even cooking and browning. Sear 3-5 minutes per side or until chops are mostly done. They will continue to cook in the sauce later.

Remove pork chops to a dish and set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together stock and mustard, then set aside.

Add remaining oil to the pan that you cooked the pork chops in. Then add onions and apples. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Stir to combine.

Pour in stock mixture, using a wooden spoon to gently scrape the bottom of the pan to release any brown bits. ( those brown bits are full of awesome flavor.

Slide pork chops back into the pan, nestling them down in between the apples.

Cook 2-3 minutes until pork is finished cooking and liquid has reduced by half.

Enjoy!!! It may seam like its a lot to do but I assure you that it is not. Its a quick and easy meal that should take no longer than 20-25 minutes to make. I found this recipe on www.thechunkychef.com It is my go to quick in house recipe that I love to make during the fall and winter months. I love using the fresh herbs but if you don’t have the fresh ones that’s ok cause the dried ones work too! The pork chops turn out tender and juicy. The caramelized onions and apples pair perfectly with the pork.

 

How to make Liver and Onions

We have received a generous donation of liver in the past few weeks and I know it can be scary to try new things. But I want to tell you that once you try liver and onions you will be hooked!!! I encourage you to give this a try.

  • Wash liver and pat dry on a paper towel
  • Saute onions in olive oil until transparent
  • Remove onions from pan, leaving the oil in the pan
  • Put some flour along with salt and pepper into a zip lock bag and toss the liver in the bag
  • Place the liver into the fry pan that the onions cooked in. You may need to add a couple extra tablespoons of oil if needed
  • Cook on medium to low heat for 3-4 minutes
  • Turn liver over and put the onions on top of the meat
  • Cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes and serve.

Heather’s Apple Crisp

Heather’s Apple Crisp

10 apples, peeled and sliced

The juice from one lemon or 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

3 tablespoons cinnamon

1 cup sugar

Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl or ziplock bag. Toss the apples in the lemon juice. Then coat the apple slices with the cinnamon sugar. Place coated apples in a baking dish.

2 cups oatmeal. ( If all you have is the individual flavored packets, that will work great as well)

1 stick of butter or 8 tablespoons, softened

1 cup of brown sugar

(if you got the pie crust crumbs from Heather at the pantry you will use 2 cup of the crumbs. This is not needed to make the dessert though.)

Mix the brown sugar, the oatmeal and the pie crumbs in a bowl. Next take the softened butter and cut it into the oatmeal mixture. It will make a crummy mixture. Take the crumbs and sprinkle them atop the apple slices. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 45 minutes to an hour. The top you want to start to brown and the apples bubbly. Let cool before digging in so it has a chance to thicken up.

You can top with my homemade whipped cream by using two cups of heavy cream, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and a teaspoon of vanilla. mmmm good!! Enjoy!

 

First Recipe!

Steak 'n' Chicken Fajita Pita-Pocket

Fajita steak -sliced thin and pan fried
Lemon and herb chicken - sliced thick and pan fried
Rotel with green chili
Yellow pepper-sliced
Red onion-diced
Tomato-diced
Romaine-chopped
Pocket pita bread toasted

Guacamole
Avocado
Salsa
Lemon juice
Salt
Pepper
Garlic salt

Angle food cake
Blood oranges
Strawberries
Pears
Whipped cream
Sugar
Strawberry jam

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

A favorite breakfast treat for people everywhere!

 

  • 4 cups scaled whole milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 packs active dry yeast (.25 ounce)
  • 8 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • Plenty of melted butter
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • Lots of cinnamon

Mix milk, oil, and sugar in a pan till just before boiling. Turn off heat and let cool for 45 minutes. When mixture is warm, sprinkle yeast over top and let sit for another minute so the yeast gets warm. Then, add 1 cup of flour, the baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir together. Sprinkle counter with flour. Roll out the dough mixture onto the counter. Pour melted butter all over the mixture evenly. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon all over and roll up into a log. Pinch the ends. Cut with a sharp knife and place in pans. Let rise for 20-30 minutes in pans. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes.

Butterfingers

Butterfingers

I was craving butterfingers and didn't have a car to go to the store, so this is what happened!

 

  • 1 pound bag of candy corn
  • 16 ounce jar of peanut butter
  • 16 ounce package milk chocolate chips

Melt candy corn in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and continue cooking in 15 second intervals till melted, stirring after each interval. Stir in peanut butter. Spread mixture in a 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper. Cool completely. Cut into squares and dip in melted chocolate. Lay on parchment paper to cool.

Cheese Biscuits

Cheese Biscuits

Tasty cheese biscuits that make a great side to any dish!

 

  • 2 cups biscuit mix
  • 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon parsley

Mix biscuit mix, cheese, and milk together just until mixed. Using a small ice cream scoop, drop piles onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter, garlic salt, and parsley.

5 Hour Beef Stew

5 Hour Beef Stew

A simple set it and forget it recipe for a great tasting beef stew!

 

  • 1 pound beef stew
  • sliced carrots
  • diced potatoes
  • sliced onion
  • 2 tablespoons tapioka
  • 2 cans golden mushroom soup
  • 1 can water
beef stew

Dice your stew beef into bite size pieces and seer in a fry pan. Place beef in the bottom of a crock pot. Place diced potatoes (as many as you would like) over the beef. On top of the potatoes, place your sliced carrots (as many as you'd like). Next, put in your sliced onions. Then top that with soup. Sprinkle tapioca over the soup. Add water. Place lid on crock pot and let cook on high for 5 hours. DO NOT LIFT LID! Stir and eat after 5 hours.