Sometimes I feel that I am so busy that I have to do everything with one hand. I have learned to make many recipes and meals with one hand. The other hand always seemed dedicated to a child, homework, dishes…something! So enjoy some of these easy recipes!
Pork Chops and Apple Gravy
- 4 pork chops-lightly salt and pepper them before browning.
- 1 T. margarine
- 1 T olive oil
- 1/4 c. chopped yellow onion
- 2 T apple juice
- 1 cup plain apple sauce
- 1/2 c. light sour cream
- 2 t. flour
- 2 t. dijon mustard
Heat the olive oil and margarine. Brown pork chops. Remove chops to a plate and tent with foil. Keep the pan on medium heat and add apple juice and chopped onion. Let onion cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring once or twice. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and add the apple sauce. Heat for 2 minutes and add dijon mustard. Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the sour cream and stir until well incorporated. Put the pork chops back in, cover and simmer over low heat until chops are done, about 15-20 minutes.
Basic Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves
- 1 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
