Spice-Crusted Pork Chops with Bean Sprout Salad

-4 pork chops, trimmed

Marinade
-1 garlic clove, chopped
-2 Tbsp. (30 mL) grated fresh ginger
-3 Tbsp. (45 mL) light soy sauce
-3 Tbsp. cup (45 mL) extra virgin olive oil
-1Tbsp. sesame oil

Spice-Crust
-2 Tbsp. (30 mL) crushed, coriander seed
-1 Tbsp. (15 mL) crushed, mustard seed
-1 Tbsp. (15 mL) crushed coarse black pepper
-2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Dijon mustard

Bean Sprout Salad
-½ cup (125 mL) light soy sauce
-1 – 2 tsp. (5 – 10 mL) sesame oil
-2 Tbsp. (30 mL) rice vinegar
-2 Tbsp. (30 mL) grated ginger
-1 cup (250 mL) bean sprouts

-To taste chopped fresh coriander
-To taste freshly ground pepper

Preparation In a plate, combine marinade ingredients. Marinate chops 20 minutes.
Preheat barbecue to medium-high.
In a plate, mix spices together. Spread mustard on one side of the chops.
Place chops, mustard side down, on top of spices
Grill 6 – 8 minutes. Halfway through, turn chops over with tongs. .
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine soy sauce with sesame oil, rice vinegar and ginger.
Divide bean sprouts among plates, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with fresh coriander.
Serve with grilled pork.

*This marinade smelled SO awesome, and the pork chops tasted great. I really enjoyed the bean salad with the pork chops. We had some white rice with it, and it tasted great with the salad dressing!

Pasta Salad with Feta

Dressing

-60 mL (1/4 cup) Irresistibles extra virgin olive oil*
-25 mL (1 1/2 Tbsp.) Irresistibles lemon juice*
-10 mL (2 tsp.) chopped fresh oregano or 2 mL (1/2 tsp.) Irresistibles dried oregano*
-1 clove garlic, chopped
Salad
-375 mL (1 1/2 cups) cooked penne*
-250 mL (1 cup) crumbled Canadian Feta
-250 mL (1 cup) seeded and diced tomatoes
-250 mL (1 cup) diced cucumbers
-125 mL (1/2 cup) sliced black olives*
-125 mL (1/2 cup) sliced green pepper
-30 mL (2 Tbsp.) chopped fresh parsley
-30 mL (2 Tbsp.) chopped green onions
-Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

To make dressing, in a blender process olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic until creamy.
In a salad bowl, combine pasta, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, green pepper, parsley and green onions.
Drizzle with dressing and toss well. Salt and pepper, to taste.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Macaroons

* 1 stick butter
* ½ cup milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* ½ cup sugar
* ¼ cup cocoa powder
* 2 cups quick-cooking oats
* ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut


Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper, and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the milk, vanilla, sugar, and cocoa powder, stirring well to mix.
Bring mixture to a rolling boil; reduce the heat to medium and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove pan from heat. Add the oats and coconut, stirring well until thoroughly mixed. Set aside to cool and set for about 10 minutes.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet

Jambalaya

* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 cup frozen chopped onion
* 1 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper
* ½ pound turkey kielbasa, cut in half, then sliced
* ½ pound fresh chicken breast tenders, snipped into 1-inch pieces with scissors
* 1 (14 ½-ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
* ½ cup water
* 1 cup raw instant brown rice
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined


In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the kielbasa and chicken, and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, water, rice, and salt, stirring well to mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in shrimp; cover and continue to simmer for 5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and rice is tender.

Slow Cooker Paprika Chicken

* 2 cups frozen chopped onions
* 1 (8-ounce) package fresh sliced mushrooms
* 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
* 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon pepper
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
* 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
* 1 (8-ounce) container reduced-fat sour cream


In the bottom of a 3&12;-quart or larger slow cooker, place all the ingredients, except the chicken and sour cream, stirring well to mix.

Add the chicken, stirring gently to coat with the sauce.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

Stir in sour cream just before serving.