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Herb Pork Chops

Living in the italian market allows me to say that I have “a guy” for an ingredient I need! When it comes to butchers I have a guy for anything I’m craving. Last week I walked into the butcher and said give me something good. He recommended some amazing pork chops. Seems simple but these were something special. He recommended a great recipe and they came out incredible. I felt the need to share. 

Ingredients:

4 Thick Pork Bone In Pork Chops

1 tsp Salt

1 Tbs Sage

1/2 Tbs Thyme (crushed or chopped)

1 Tbs Oregano

1 Tbs Parsley

1 tsp Garlic

 

Start by salting each side of the chop. Place them on a plate and allow they to sit for a 15 minutes. In a ball mix all the remaining herbs and spices. When ready coat reach side of the pork chop with seasoning mix. Place on a foiled baking sheet and place in broiler on high. Chops will splatter so keep distance from flame. Cook on high for about 6-8 min each side. You want the coating to be golden and the inside to hit 150 degrees. I actually served this with escarole that I sautéed with drippings I from the chop.  Enjoy!

 

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Banana Crunch

Warm dessert that can be made in minutes area a great ending to a busy day. Looking for something easy, sweet and gluten free then your in luck. Give this a try.

Ingredients- 

2 Corn Tortillas (Fresh works best)

1 Banana

3 TBS Butter Melted

1/2 Tbs Brown Sugar

1 Tbs White Sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

Start by mixing butter with white sugar and cinnamon. Using a brush, coat both corn tortillas very well on each side with the butter mix. In a separate bowl, mash banana and combine with brown sugar. Place half the mix on each tortilla and roll. In a pan add remaining butter mixture. Place the two rolled corn tortilla in the pan seam side down. Heat over low heat and rotate after a few minutes. Cook until outside is evenly brown and crispy. Remove from pan and serve hot with ice cream or whipped cream.

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Apple Cider Freeze

Fall is my favorite season of the year. I love the weather, the foods, apple picking, the colors of the trees. Every year Jay and I make it a point to have one full day doing fall fun things. This year we went to a scarecrow festival, wineries and apple picking!! With the ten pounds of apples and the gallon of cider we returned with be prepared for a lot of apple related recipes. Since the weather is still warm I came up with this one. A super easy treat the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Apple Cider

All you need to do is toss cold apple cider into your ice cream maker and run for about 10-15 minutes.

If your don’t have an ice cream maker then freeze the cider in ice cube trays. Place frozen cups in a blender and blend until they form a snow.

Optional – For adult, pour over 1 oz of rum to slush for a festive cocktail. IMG_2887

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