Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Ingredients: 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar salt and pepper to taste 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced 3 tablespoons pecans (optional)   Directions: Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C).… Continue reading Caramel Apple Pork Chops

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients: 4 pounds pork baby back ribs salt and pepper to taste 2 cups ketchup 1 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 4 tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 dash hot sauce Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Season ribs with salt and pepper.… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Barbecue Ribs

Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Fillets

Ingredients: 6 (5 ounce) salmon fillets 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon white wine 1 tablespoon honey 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano   Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray… Continue reading Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Fillets

Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Ingredients: 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup apple juice 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger salt and pepper to taste 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 6 boneless pork chops   Directions: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, apple… Continue reading Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Turkey Burgers with Raspberry-Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients: 1 tsp (5 mL) grapeseed oil 1 shallot, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) raspberries 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh thyme 1 tsp (5 mL) minced chipotle chili canned in adobo sauce 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 Tbsp (22 mL) chia seeds… Continue reading Turkey Burgers with Raspberry-Chipotle Sauce

Canadian Barn BBQ Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup ketchup 2 cups packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon   Directions: In a medium bowl, mix applesauce, ketchup, packed brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic salt and… Continue reading Canadian Barn BBQ Sauce

Canadian Pork Loin Chops

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds 6 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, preferably dark amber (Grade B)… Continue reading Canadian Pork Loin Chops

Baked Ziti with Sausage

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta 1 pound mild Italian sausage 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 large yellow onion, minced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, divided 1 (8 ounce) package shredded… Continue reading Baked Ziti with Sausage

Lemongrass Ground Beef Skewers

Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped lemon grass 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil   Directions: Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil… Continue reading Lemongrass Ground Beef Skewers