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Adding Pizzazz to Ordinary Pork

In a previous blog I hinted that the price of food has affected my menu planning and some of you noted that you are in the same boat. One reader commented that pork is a lot cheaper than chicken in his neck of the woods. I was surprised by the comment and today I did some comparison shopping at my local market. Chicken is cheaper, but I only buy whole birds or breast meat in bulk. However, the price of pork (at least the cuts I looked at) was not exorbitantly high. While I wouldn’t consider buying more pork based … Continue reading →

Battered Potatoes

I was surprised at how delicious these little potato bites were. As a testimony to their ultimate yumminess–all five of my children ate them. (With appropriate amounts of ketchup of course.) These are great little tidbits if you’re looking to serve something for a party or as an appetizer. I think the secret is in the salt blend and what is nice about that is you can customize your own version. In my version, I don’t use pepper because my kids don’t like it. But of course, if you like pepper–pepper away! You will need: 8 medium potatoes 2 cups … Continue reading →

Layered Pork Chops with Potatoes and Onions

This is a great week night meal because it’s easy to prepare and simmers on the stove for quite awhile. Not quite as good as throwing it in the oven, but the simmering will yield meat that’s super tender. The layered parmesan adds complexity and just plain good taste to the dish. Yukon gold potatoes are especially known for their buttery flavor. Add a salad or some green vegetables and you essentially have dinner made! I’ve also discovered that once fully cooked, this dish makes a great freezer meal to pull out later for homemade t.v. dinners. You will need: … Continue reading →