Monday, September 2, 2013

Grilled Pork Chops With Apple-Cranberry Glaze

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in pork chops or boneless loin chops (1 inch thick)
Brine
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon thyme leaves (dry spice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (dry spice)
  • 6allspice berries (dry spice)
  • 1/2 bay leaf
Sauce
  • 2tablespoons spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce
  • 1/4teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/16 teaspoon red pepper



Friday, August 30, 2013

Picante Chicken & Rice Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace Picante sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn
  • 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Paprika
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese



Spicy Touchdown Tenders

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 3/4 cup buffalo chicken wing sauce
  • 2 cups Cheez-It Hot & Spicy crackers, crushed



Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Southern Style Mixed Greens

Ingredients


  • 1 large bundle collard greens
  • 1 bundle mustard greens
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Five Pepper Salmon

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan or mesquite wood chips
  • 4 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Fiery 5 Pepper Seasoning
  • 4 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 pounds of salmon fillets
  • Olive oil

Monday, August 26, 2013

Quick Chili Mac

Ingredients

  • 1/2 box Dreamfields Elbows
  • 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Salt
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend



Thursday, August 22, 2013

Chicken Saltimbocca

Ingredients
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
6 fresh sage leaves
6 thin slices prosciutto
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.