WOW!  I had a great day off yesterday.  I was able to get some grass cut, went to the building supply store to pick out all the windows for the new house, hung out with the family and had a great dinner.

Tuesday night as we were sitting in the living room watching some TV, we all of a sudden heard a truck coming up the lane.  It was the neighbor with a special treat.  Fresh pork chops which were aching to be grilled.

I just knew they were to be on the menu for dinner and I had a great idea for a glaze.  Fresh orange balsamic glaze with a mustard addition.  In addition to the great pork – we drove up the road and picked up some fresh new PEI Potatoes from our neighbors road side stand.  So delicious… wait to see the pictures!

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Brown sugar
• Juice of 1 Orange
• 1 Tsp. Mustard
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper
• Pork Chops
• PEI Potatoes

Method

1. Preheat Grill to medium heat
2. Apply olive oil, salt and pepper to the pork and let rest to room temperature
3. Cook over medium heat turning once



4. Combine Vinegar, Sugar, Mustard and Orange Juice in a bowl and baste the pork after turning it once.
5. Once desired temperature is reached, remove from heat and let rest.



6. Boil potatoes in water until fork tender



7. Assemble the plate



8. ENJOY!

Zesty Tip: When cooking potatoes, try to avoid a rumbling boil as they tend to cause the potatoes to become wet.

I hope you have a great day!  I am back at the office today and preparing for next week’s travel.  Talk to you all on Friday morning.

Take care

zesty

Happy Thursday! It is all about the letter “P” today. Pork, Peppers, Pasta and Parsley together to make this quick and easy dish on a weeknight.

I don’t know about you but I am always looking for ways to make satisfying, healthy meals in short order.  Now don’t get me wrong, I love to cook and be in the kitchen. However, after a day at the office there are times I just want to relax on the couch and watch an episode of “house hunters”.  You may laugh but I do love that show (except for all the repeats lately)!

Back to the task at hand.  Everyone wants quick and efficient meal ideas and this recipe will not let you down. As long as it takes you to cook some whole wheat spaghetti – this meal is ready to roll. Serve this with a slice of fresh warm beer bread and you are set.

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