Honey Garlic Pork Chops and Grilled Asparagus

I tried a new recipe a couple of weeks ago that was really good. Best of all, it was quick and easy! I served it with grilled asparagus and sweet corn. It was a pretty healthy meal!

You can find the recipe and nutritional information for the Pork Chops here.

As for the asparagus, brace yourself...it is pretty difficult!


Grilled Asparagus:

bundle of fresh asparagus
olive oil
spray butter
Mrs. Dash (original blend)

Wash asparagus and cut the ends off. Spread asparagus in a single layer on a long piece of tinfoil. Sprinkle olive oil and spray butter over asparagus. Then sprinkle Mrs. Dash over asparagus. Fold up foil into a pocket over asparagus. Grill on the top shelf of grill ~20 minutes or until it reaches the desired tenderness. Enjoy!

This can also be done in the oven. Preheat the oven with the pan in it. Then layer the asparagus on the heated pan. Bake ~10 minutes or until desired tenderness.

Last week, I used the marinade again for pork for kabobs we did for our Memorial Day cookout with the family.

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Savory Meat Loaf and Onion-Roasted Potatoes

I have been thinking about starting a new blog with recipes on it because I want an easy way to keep track of them. But, I have been dragging my feet on it. I wanted something easy to use and well organized. And, for some reason~I know, it's crazy~I just could not get myself excited about doing a recipe blog.

I recently come across a new place to host my recipes. It lets you alter the number of servings, tells you the nutritional facts, and lets you add new recipes or add to your cookbook recipes from other people. It is called Recipezaar. I am just starting to get recipes on it (there are only the two I am posting about today). But, it seems like what I have wanted. I am just doing the free version right now. But, you can upgrade to a premium version that lets you add multiple pictures and multiple cookbooks, plus more that I don't even know about, yet. Let me know what you think.

So, on to Saturday Stirrings. I tried a couple of new recipe on my menu this week. I was not sure how they would turn out, so I did not post the recipes. However, they were really good! I especially liked the potatoes. Bonus: they were really simple! So, I thought I would share them with you today.

Savory Meat Loaf

Savory Onion-Roasted Potatoes

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Super Easy Spinach Dip

A couple of weeks ago, I tried a new dip for small groups at church. We were supposed to bring finger foods and I was tired of my typical standby of pigs-n-blankets.

Wait- I was not tired of the pigs-n-blankets themselves. Don't get me wrong! I was tired of that being what I always take to things.

Now that that issue is cleared up...

So, I started looking online at my trusty recipe sites for an idea. Of course, it was Sunday afternoon and I had to be there at 6:00, so it had to be something quick to make and that did not have too many ingredients.

When I found the Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip on Kraftfoods.com, my search was over! It was so easy and tasty, I knew I had to share it with you!

Cheesy Spinach and Bacon Dip

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cut up
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled

Combine all of the ingredients in a microwave-safe dish. I used my small crock pot... pot since it can go in the microwave. Microwave the dip for ~5-7 minutes (or until the cheese is melted), stirring every couple of minutes. You can either serve it immediately, or transfer it to a crock pot (which is where my "microwave-safe dish" came in handy) to keep warm. Serve with veggies, triscuits, or chips.

The dip was a huge success and will definitely be a repeat.

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*Picture taken from Kraftfood.com*

Saturday Stirrings #1: Apple Dumplings

DeeDee over at It Coulda' Been Worse has started a carnival called Saturday Stirrings where you post a favorite recipe or a kitchen tip. I have enjoyed reading her blog, so I thought I would participate.

The first recipe I will share is for Apple Dumplings. We got these from a friend at a church potluck...where else do you find your best recipes?!

Apple Dumplings

2 green apples- sliced into eight pieces each
2 containers crescent rolls
1 stick butter- melted
1 cup sugar

***and the secret ingredient: 10 oz Mt. Dew***

Open the crescent rolls and separate them into triangles. You should have 16 wedges of apple. Roll up each wedge in a triangle of crescent roll. Place them in a glass 9X13 baking dish.

Mix the melted butter with the sugar. Pour over the dumplings. Then pour the secret ingredient over the dumplings.

Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve hot.

Makes 16 dumplings.

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