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Pork Chops with Blue Cheese Sauce
By Meals_by_Mel
Sprinkle pork chops on both sides with pepper
- SAUCE:
- 4 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup fat-free milk
- 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon white wine or Progresso ® Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
Spicy Country Ribs
By Meals_by_Mel
Real Simple MARCH 2004
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 pounds pork country ribs
Knock-You-Naked Brownies
By Meals_by_Mel
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1/3 plus 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- One 18.5-ounce box German chocolate cake mix (I use Duncan Hines)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 60 caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Chive-Cheddar Biscuits
By Meals_by_Mel
Preheat an oven to 400°F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbs. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tbs. melted unsalted butter
Brussels Sprout Salad
By Meals_by_Mel
Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson, 2009
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Herbed Cheese Spread
By Meals_by_Mel
1. Beat first 9 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth
- 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-oz.) package feta cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- Garnishes: fresh rosemary sprigs, sweetened dried cranberries
Spiced Skillet Country Style Ribs
By Meals_by_Mel
Wash ribs and cut lengthwise into smaller portions, if desired
- 2 pounds boneless country style ribs
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, crumbled
- 3 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
Watermelon Sangria
By Meals_by_Mel
In a blender, puree the watermelon cubes
- 2 pounds seedless watermelon, peeled and cubed, plus 1/2 pound watermelon cut into balls with a melon baller and skewered on picks
- 1 bottle dry white wine
- 6 ounces vodka
- 4 ounces Cointreau or other triple sec
- 4 ounces Citrus Syrup
- Ice
White Cheddar Grits
By Meals_by_Mel
In a pot over medium heat, combine the grits, the 4 1/2 cups water, salt and 2 Tbs
- 1 cup white grits
- 4 1/2 cups water, plus more as needed
- 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup grated medium-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. Tabasco (optional)
Cheesy Meat Loaf
By Meals_by_Mel
Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 350°F
- 4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 oz. dried wild mushrooms, soaked in 1 cup hot water, chopped, soaking liquid reserved
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/4 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 Tbs. plus 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded, plus 6 oz., cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 lb. ground beef (80% lean)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
- Mashed potatoes for serving (see related recipe at left)