Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Dinner Orange-Cranberry Pork Chops
Mix Rub in small bowl:
1 teas. chili powder
1/2 teas. garlic salt
1/2 teas. cinnomon
1/2 teas. coriander
1/2 teas. cayenne pepper
1/2 teas. cumin
1 teas. salt
1 teas. pepper
Sprinkle pork with rub and massage into meat. Then place in skillet with:
1 Tlbs of butter
2 Tlbs olive oil
Brown on both sides. Place in a glass baking dish.
Mix and cook sauce:
1/2 cup of orange marmalade
1/2 cup honey
2 Tlbs fresh garlic chopped finely
3 Tlbs of lime juice
1 Tlbs chili powder
1 cup dried cranberries
salt and pepper
Bring to a small boil and spoon over pork chops. Bake @ 350 degrees for 45 min.
Roasted Asparagus
2 lbs of aspargus blanch for color make sure you trim ends too.
1/4 teas salt
1/4 teas pepper
1 1/2 Tlbs of fresh chopped garlic
3 Tlbs of olive oil
1/4 cup of pine nuts
2 Tlbs of lemon juice
Cook in small sauce pan until nuts change in color about 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in asparagus and place in baking dish cook at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 min or until asparagus is tender but still a little crispy.I served our meal with stuffing and it was very filling and satisfing. Not to mention brownies to get our chocalate fix. Enjoy!

1 comment:

Kristen said...

Oh, this one look delish! Thanks Syndee!