Pork Chops with Brown Sugar Caramelized Onions

I  used a recipe from Susan at Savoring Time in the Kitchen which she used with a pork tenderloin you can find HERE.  Instead of the tenderloin I used center cut pork chops with the bone in.

The caramelized onions with the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar has such a wonderful flavor, the next time I will double the onions and sauce!  Coupled with mashed taters and a veggie medley of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots made it a perfect meal.

A house I saw tonight has this in the front lawn - they have a son in the service.  A very nice tribute, you can tell we had just a touch of wind tonight, so cold...

Bought Bailey a new toy on Friday and by that evening he had the corner torn apart already..back to the solid toys, no more 'squeakers' for him!

Thanks for Stopping By....

Mosaic Monday...Pork Loin

Sunday night supper was a pork loin roasted with baby yukon potatoes. I seasoned the pork with Herbs de Provence making it one of the most flavorful pieces of pork I have ever had! Previously, I had only used this spice on chicken or turkey, now I will use it on everything.

Cooked perfectly, even if I do say so myself!!



As usual I am linking this post for Mosaic Monday, joining Mary at the Little Red House. Be sure to check out her blog for some fantastic and beautiful mosaics!

Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Yes, Yes, Yes... they taste as good as they sound and look!!! We all know applesauce goes well with pork dishes, BUT when you add some cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and granny smith apples it takes your taste buds to an all new level! With a side of roasted fresh garden asparagus gives you a complete meal.

You can find the recipe HERE... you will not be disappointed. Make sure you read some of the reviews, they give you some ideas especially doubling the sauce. (I actually tripled it)


Another little something from my garden... love the color of this gerber daisy!



And last but not least, a beautiful sunrise I was able to capture..the variations of the different colors in the sky was breathtaking... Perfect way to start the day.






Debbie from Mountain Breaths will be hosting her first event June 13-14 with Kick Off to Summer BBQ! She will have Mr Linky up and running..can't wait to get a bunch of new recipes for the summer since I try not to turn the oven on in summer!!

Flashback and Foodie Friday ...

It's Friday! Busiest time of the week for my blog since I try to participate in both Flashback Friday, hosted by Suzy of Kitchen Bouquet and also Foodie Friday,
hosted by Michael of Designs by Gollum . Check out both of these sites, I have gathered such great recipes from both and the photos are superb!



For Flashback Friday I'm re posting a recipe I made for the Super Bowl Party this year! It was Emeril Lagasse's Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches, the absolute BEST recipe for pulled pork I have come across. If I remember right, I think Kathleen from Cuisine Kathleen gave me the head's up on this recipe. The Wet Mop Basting Sauce and the Barbecue Sauce give a special 'twang' that is so savory and delicious you think someone else had to have made this...certainly not me! I even impressed myself with this dish.... I added a simple cabbage slaw and the Super Bowl Party was a resounding success!






The theme for Foodie Friday was Cinco de Mayo...which I forgot until I was doing this post..since I did not plan ahead I will show you the most flavorful chips we always use with homemade salsa - they are a Aztec blue corn & sesame chips! There are never left over - you eat until they are gone!!






For Foodie Friday I finally, after much procrastination, made crab cakes with remoulade sauce. The most beautiful lump crab meat fell into my hands and I didn't have a choice! The recipe is from Epicurious and can be found HERE. When I made the remoulade, I did not have the anchovy paste, so it was omitted. To me, it did not take away from the flavor of the sauce in any way. It looks like I cooked the cakes a little too long, but they weren't overcooked at all...just happened to get a little dark..lol



Both of these recipes will be in my file for a long time... why mess with success!


A Special Tribute for Mothers Day


Another reminder of the Mothers Day Tribute the weekend of May 8th. Please stop in and post photos and recipes or special heirloom items from your Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-Law or anyone who is important to you on this day! I have it on good authority that Mr. Linky will be up and running! (Isn't that right Suzy and Kathleen)

Trying new things….

I’ve been trying to prepare meals differently these days instead of the same old humdrum ways I have in the past. The meal I prepared of slow baked pork chops, roasted potatoes and roasted asparagus with hollandaise sauce was just scrumptious and so filling.

The roasted potatoes were a recipe I snapped up from a fellow blogger Susan, from Savoring Time in the Kitchen . It not only tasted great but it makes such a pretty presentation.


I had always steamed my asparagus but had seen so many roasting it instead. I have to admit the roasting gives it a much better flavor. Since I had a little Hollandaise sauce left over, decided to use that over the asparagus. It gave it an extra flavor that was over the top!

Paired with the slow baked pork chops, which were so tender, there was no need for a knife at all. Topped off with lots of baked onions, gave the chops that additional bit of flavor.

Such a simple meal but so very comforting and bursting with flavor! I guess an old dog can learn new tricks. For a novice cook I am enjoying trying new things which are probably old hat to most of you, but keep teaching me….I'm enjoying your lessons!