PORK CHOPS

PORK CHOPS

These are so yummy and easy!

http://www.hiddenvalley.com/recipe/v/121/Original-Ranch-Pork-Chops/

• 1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 pork loin rib chops about 1-inch thick
• Dash of paprika (optional)

Preheat the oven to 450ºF.

In a small bowl, add the Seasoning mix, together with the salt, pepper, and paprika and mix well. Liberally sprinkle the porkchops on both sides with the seasoning mixture.

Arrange the chops on a baking sheet or try with a rack. Bake the pork chops for 20 minutes, turning once until browned or an internal temperature of 160ºF is reached. Serve immediately.

CROCK POT PORK

1 big pack of pork chops

1 packet of Ranch

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can water

Put all in crock pot.  Cook for 4-6 hours on low.

ITALIAN CHOPS

So good!  Found in crock pot cookbook pg. 137.

16 oz bottle Italian salad dressing (use less if only cooking 2 chops) - we really like Ken's brand
2-4 pork chops (I did 10 thin pork chops and it worked great)

Place pork chops in slow cooker.  Pour salad dressing over chops.  Cover and cook on high 6-8 hours.

Variation: add cubed potatoes and thinly sliced carrots and onions to meat before pouring over top.  

SHALOM'S PORK CHOPS

We liked these. Easy!  Cook in the oven for an hour.  See Cowboy Cookbook pg. 145.


PORK CHOPS
Made these in the instant pot.  We really liked them.  4 pork chops.  Were the thick ones from Costco.  If using thinner ones I would cut the cooking time.  I started marinating the chops in the morning then came home between jobs and put in instant pot.  Worked well!

Marinated the chops in:
1/4 c oil
1 tsp steak seasoning
2 1/2 T soy sauce

Add 1 1/2 cup water to instant pot.  Put in trivet.  Put chops on top of trivet and add marinade.  

High pressure for 8 minutes.  Let naturally release.

SWEET & WHITE POTATO SPEARS

SWEET & WHITE POTATO SPEARS
We tried these and all of us really liked them. I liked that you didn't peel the potatoes. Was easy prep. Went perfect with our BBQ.  Update: if using food processor use biggest blade.

Update: Good without the cheese too.  Also good with popcorn seasonings added.  Kids like to choose their own.

1 1/2# (2-3) sweet potatoes
1 1/2# (2-3) white potatoes
1/2 cup Kraft light Zesty Italian dressing
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
Parsley (fresh or dried flakes)

Preheat oven to 375. Cut up potatoes into spears. Toss in Italian dressing. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet (I lined with tin foil too). Bake 30 minutes and then turn the spears. Bake another 30 minutes. Last 5 minutes sprinkle with cheese. Once out of the oven sprinkle with parsley.

SWEET POTATO FRIES
We really liked these.  Nice and crispy.
Cut sweet potatoes into sticks (did pretty thin).  Soak in water for 30+ minutes.  Toss in cornstarch.  Put on a cookie sheet that has been covered with tin foil and sprayed with oil (Pam).  Drizzle with olive oil.  Bake for 15 minutes at 425, flip and bake 5 more minutes.

CRUMB-COATED POTATO HALVES
We all really liked these. Would like to try with sweet potatoes next. Jackson had fun helping me make.
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt (didn't add)
1/8 tsp pepper
4 large potatoes, peeled and halved (I didn't peel)
2 T butter, melted
Combine bread crumbs, paprika, salt and pepper. Brush potatoes with butter (or dip) roll in crumb mix until coated. Place in a greased 9x13. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until tender.

OVEN FRIES
We really liked these.  Only had white potatoes would like to try with sweet potatoes.
I didn't measure anything just kinda added.  They were a little spicy might have added too much pepper and paprika.  Could also try other spices - onion or garlic.  

potatoes - cut into spears about 1" 
1 tsp oil
1 T sugar (didn't add that much - but the sugar helps it get crunchy)
1 tsp salt (used kosher)
pinch paprika

cookie sheet with tinfoil that has been sprayed with Pam.  Bake 425 for 30 min.  Can turn 1/2 way through.

CHICKEN FINGERS

DORITOS CHICKEN FINGERS
http://sharefoodpics.com/?p=4008
We all really liked this.  Easy to make.  I thought next time it would be a good idea to use 1/2 cup less flour and use 1/2 cup wheat germ or flax seed meal.  Leftovers would be so yummy in a tortilla with lettuce, tomato, cheese and ranch.  Or just make that the meal.  Would also be good topped on a salad.

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut up (I used 10-12 chicken tenders)
1 large bag of Doritos - nacho flavor (or flavour of choice), crushed*
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups flour
4 eggs

Marinate sliced boneless chicken breasts in buttermilk for 2 hours. Dredge in flour. Dip in egg wash. Dredge in crushed Doritos. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with Pam (optional).  Bake in a 400 for 15-20 minutes. 

*I crushed them in the bag and then put the chicken in the Doritos bag and shook it.

CHICKEN NUGGETS

This recipe comes from the Jessica Seinfeld cookbook - Deceptively Delicious. I didn't think Scott would eat them because they were so red, but he loved them and I had a hard time not eating too many. Jackson didn't eat very many, but Abagail liked them. Would make a great Valentine's meal. Or could do the spinach/broccoli for St. Patrick's Day or sweet potato for Halloween.

Mix in a bowl with fingers until well mixed:

The recipe says to put on paper or foil after mixing. Which I didn't understand why until I was done. It was messy keeping it in the bowl I had it in. Or could do a ziploc bag.

1 cup whole-wheat panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs

1/2 cup flaxseed meal

1T grated Parmesan

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

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Mix in a shallow bowl:

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 cup broccoli or spinach or sweet potato or beet puree

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1# boneless, skinless chicken breast or chicken tenders, rinsed, dried and cut into small chunks (I did strips)

1/2 tsp salt (didn't do)

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1 T oil

Sprinkle the chicken chunks with the salt (didn't do this part). Dip the chunks into the egg mixture (worked best if I didn't put on too much) and then toss them in the breadcrumbs until completely coated.

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the oil (I didn't do the cooking spray - just oil). Place the nuggets in the skillet in a single layer, being careful not to crowd the pan, and cook until crisp and golden on one side, 3-4 minutes. Then turn and cook until the chicken is cooked through, golden brown and crisp all over 4-5 minutes longer. Make sure and cut into a piece to make sure they are done. I thought it took longer to cook. Serve warm. I thought it went really well with honey mustard. Yum!

CHICKEN FINGERS
These are so good and healthy too! Everyone liked them. Extra bonus: can get everything from the bulk section.

1/2 c wheat germ
1/2 c wheat bran
1/4 c plain dried breadcrumbs
2 T ground flax seeds
2 T parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 T oil
2 large eggs (or use 1 egg white and 1 whole egg)
1 1/2# chicken cut into tenders (I just bought frozen tenders)
BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard or ranch for dipping.

Preheat oven to 450. Prepare cookie sheet by lining with tin foil. Put a wire rack on top of cookie sheet (next time I might try lining this somehow with tinfoil too).

Combine germ, bran, breadcrumbs, flax seed, parmesan, powders, salt and pepper. Add oil and combine.

Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in eggs and then in crumbs - patting to adhere. Place on rack and bake for 12-14 minutes or until opaque throughout. Serve w/sauce.

CHICKEN FINGERS

We really liked these. I doubled the recipe. Next time I would add 1/2 cup flaxseed to the cornflake mixture. See posting about dipping sauces.

Combine in a shallow bowl:

1/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. salt & pepper

Combine in a shallow bowl:

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup milk

Combine in a bigger bowl:

1 1/2 cups cornflakes, crushed

3/4 cup (3 oz) Parmesan Cheese, grated (I didn't use fresh)

1# boneless, skinless chicken tenders (I cut breast into 1 1/2" wide strips)

Preheat oven to 400.

Dip in flour mixture, then egg mixture then cornflake mixture. Coat well. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook about 20 minutes, until crispy golden and no longer pink.

CELEBRATION CHICKEN
This came from the Martha Stewart FOOD magazine.  We all really liked it.

1/2 cup Newman's Italian Dressing
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1# chicken tenders
1T oil

Preheat oven to 375.  In a shallow glass dish, whisk together salad dressing and egg.  In another dish, combine panko, parmesan, salt and pepper.

Dip chicken tenders in salad dressing mixture, and then coat in panko mixture.  Place on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.  Bake for 15-18 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

Ultimate Chicken Fingers (Gluten Free)
adapted from Bisquick

We had these Christmas Eve 2016.

http://mommyimhungry.blogspot.com/2010/10/ultimate-chicken-fingers-gluten-free.html

3/4 cup Bisquick® Gluten Free mix 
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
1 teaspoon paprika 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips (or 8 tenders)
2 eggs, slightly beaten 
Cooking spray

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper; spray with cooking spray.
2. Stir Bisquick mix, cheese, paprika and salt in shallow baking dish. Dip chicken strips into eggs, then coat with Bisquick mixture; repeat with other pieces, dipping in eggs and Bisquick mixture two times each. Place chicken on cookie sheet. Spray chicken with cooking spray.

3. Bake 12 to14 minutes, turning after 6 minutes, until no longer pink in center.

POTATOES INCLUDING SALAD

PALOMINO POTATO-CHOCOLATE PEPPER CAKE
Cowboy Cookbook pg. 215
makes a lot - one cookie sheet plus small pan.
Used cactus syrup on top - made it really good.


HAM AND SCALLOPED POTATOES
Crockpot Cookbook pg. 142
We really like - easy.
Usually have the items on hand.

CHICKEN SAUSAGE SAUTE
Taste of Home pg. 102
We really liked - took some time to prepare - about 1 hour.


GREAT PORK CHOP BAKE
Taste of Home pg. 129
One of our favorites. Easy and fast to put together.

POTATO SALAD

We LOVE this potato salad. It is from Pioneer Woman. I am thinking about getting a ricer mill just for this recipe. But I use a potato smasher for now.

Ingredients

• 5 pounds Russet Potatoes (about 8 Medium Russets)
• 1-½ cup Real Mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip)
• 4 Tablespoons Prepared Mustard (regular, Dijon Or A Mixture Of Both)
• 5 whole Green Onions (sliced Up To The Darkest Green Part)
• 8 whole Small Sweet Pickles (may Use Dill If That's More Up Your Alley)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (more To Taste)
• ½ teaspoons Paprika
• ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
• 4 whole Hard Boiled Eggs
• is really good if you add fresh dill or I have used the Pamphered Chef dill mix

Preparation Instructions

Cut potatoes in halves or thirds, then boil until fork tender. Drain. Mash potatoes or run them through a ricer or food mill to make them extra fluffy. Fold potatoes together with mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, salt, pepper, and other seasonings you like. Fold in pickles and eggs, then taste for seasonings, adding more salt, mustard, or mayo as needed. You may also splash in juice from the pickle jar if salad needs a little moisture.

BAKED POTATO SALAD
Taste of Home Cookbook
A nice change from the "normal" potato salad.
4 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 envelopes Italian salad dressing mix
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with oil and dressing mixes. Place in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2 in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender. Cool. Transfer to a large bowl; add peppers, onions, tomatoes, eggs and bacon. Toss gently.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Pour over the salad and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 16-20 servings.

CLASSIC POTATO SALAD WITH A HEALTHY TWIST
This is really, really good.

3# potatoes
2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped small
1 1/2 cups cauliflower, chopped then steamed
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4-1/2 cup Newman's Own Italian Dressing
1/3 cup mayo
2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 T mustard
1/8 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp paprika

Chop unpeeled potatoes into 1" cubes.  Add to a pot and cover with cold water.  Bring to a boil over high heat.  Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and lightly boil 5-10 more minutes, until potatoes are easily pierced by a fork but not falling apart.  Drain potatoes and put in refrigerator until cool.  If you like, remove any potato peels that have fallen off any potato pieces.

Mix together the potatoes, eggs, cauliflower and onion.  Pour Newman's Dressing over the mixture and toss to cover.

Mix together mayo, yogurt, mustard, dry mustard, salt, pepper and paprika.  Add to potato mixture and stir to combine.

CRUMB-COATED POTATO HALVES
We all really liked these. Would like to try with sweet potatoes next. Jackson had fun helping me make.

1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt (didn't add)
1/8 tsp pepper
4 large potatoes, peeled and halved (I didn't peel)
2 T butter, melted

Combine bread crumbs, paprika, salt and pepper. Brush potatoes with butter (or dip) roll in crumb mix until coated. Place in a greased 9x13. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour or until tender.

Would like to try:
TURKEY POTATO PANCAKES
Taste of Home pg. 109