Quick Chicken Vesuvio

Ingredients

• 1/3 to 1/2 cup EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
• 2 baking potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, lightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into large chunks
• Flour, for coating
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen organic peas, thawed
• 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 lemon
• Crusty bread, for serving

Grilled Pork Parmesan

Ingredients

Dry Rub

• 4 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 6 boneless butterflied pork chops, cut thin, 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick
• Prepared spaghetti noodles
• Favorite pasta sauce

Preparation

1. Build a charcoal fire for direct grilling and preheat to approximately 450°F.
2. While grill preheats, combine dry rub ingredients in small bowl and mix well to create the Parmesan dry rub. In separate bowl, whisk eggs and stir in milk to create an egg wash.
3. On a large plate, make a bed of panko bread crumbs.
4. Season each pork chop heavily with Parmesan dry rub and press the seasoning into the pork chops. Then, dip each chop in the egg wash and cover both sides evenly with bread crumbs.
5. Grill chops directly over the hot coals for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes on each side, until internal temperature is 145°F. Remove pork chops from grill and serve over a bed of spaghetti noodles and topped with your favorite pasta sauce.

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

7 minutes

Serves

6 servings

Source

National Pork Board

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Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound cooked elbow macaroni (about 7 cups); consider using whole wheat for an even healthier option
• 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 Dr. Praeger's Sweet Potato Pancakes, defrosted, uncooked and crumbled
• 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 3 ounces (3/4 cup) grated reduced-fat Swiss or Gruyere cheese
• 1 cup whole grain bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Fresh Corn Soup Topped with Roasted Corn Guacamole

photo by: Lucy Schaeffer)

Roasted Corn Guacamole

• Kernels from 3 ears fresh corn, or 2 cups frozen corn, defrosted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 lime, finely grated zest and juice
• 1 jalapeño, stemmed and seeded, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, pitted and chopped

Soup

• Kernels from 5 ears fresh corn, or 3 cups frozen corn, defrosted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, stemmed and chopped
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• Cilantro sprigs, to garnish

Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, large diced
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise (homemade if possible)
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 tablespoon very thinly sliced garlic
• 3 tablespoons fine chopped cornichons
• 1/2 cup small dice red onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, chilled
• 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate (do not thaw)

For the Topping:

• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Sweet, Spicy, and Smoky Spareribs

Ingredients

• 5 pounds spareribs, cut into 4-rib slabs
• 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chiles, or chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup honey, heated until liquid