Stuffing and Pork Chops Skillet

6 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (1-1/2 lb.)

1 medium onion, sliced

1 Tbsp. oil

2 medium apples, thinly sliced

1-1/2 cups water

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Pork

COOK chops and onions in hot oil in large skillet 4 min. on each side or until chops are cooked through. Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.

ADD apples and water to skillet. Bring to boil.

STIR in stuffing mix. Top with the chops and onions; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.

Bacon, Cheese and Tomato Crescents

1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup finely chopped red peppers

4 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and chopped

PREHEAT oven to 375ºF. Separate dough into eight triangles; spread with cream cheese. Top evenly with remaining ingredients.

ROLL up, starting at shortest side of each triangle. Place, point-sides down, on baking sheet.

BAKE 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Neiman Marcus Cookies

These are the best chocolate chip cookies ever.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1-3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (approximately 30 seconds) 2. Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract for another 30 seconds. 3. In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture at low speed for about 15 seconds. 4. Using a 1 ounce scoop or a 2 tablespoon measure, drop cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into a 2 inch circle. Bake for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned around the edges. Bake a little longer for a crispier cookie.

Cafe Rio Pork Salad

Sweet Pork
2-3 lbs pork roast
1 can Dr. Pepper
1 can green chillies
2 Tb brown sugar
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 yellow onion chopped
1 cup brown sugar

Directions:
Mix together brown sugar, cayenne, cumin, and salt. Rub on roast. Put in crock pot on low for 5 hrs or so. Add Dr. Pepper, chicken broth, garlic and onions. Cook for 3 more hours. About 1 hr before serving, shred roast and add 1 cup brown sugar.

CILANTRO-LIME RICE

1 c. uncooked rice
1 tsp. butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 can (15 oz) chicken broth
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp. sugar
3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro


In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 tsp. lime, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.

BLACK BEANS

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/3 c. tomato juice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro

In a small pot, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in the cilantro.

This tastes way better if you use the uncooked tortillas found at Costco. Top with cheddar, cilantro, ranch, salsa, and guac.

Pesto Pizza on Naan

Today I made the most delicious pizza on Naan bread (it can be found at Target).

Ingredients:
Naan bread (garlic flavored or plain)
Pesto sauce
3 Chicken tenders
Pine nuts
Feta cheese
Tomato
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions:
Boil chicken in water till done. Spread pesto sauce over naan bread. Chop up chicken into chunks and put on pizza. Put pine nuts and tomato slices on pizza with feta cheese. Top it with Parmesan cheese. Cook 450 degrees for about 10 min.