Best Ever Pork Chops Recipe

Denise King of Southlake, Texas won our recipe of the month with her "Best Pork Chops Ever with Parmesan Cheese & Champagne Mustard".

“This is the best pork chop recipe, ever. You can also use this on chicken breasts. It is just dee-lish! This can also be used for all phases of the South Beach Diet.”

— Denise King

Best Ever Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 - (3/4 inch) thick Pork Chops (top loin, lean, boneless)
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1/4 cup Cherchies® Champagne Mustard
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. Cherchies® Garlic'n Herbs No Salt Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400º F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. 

Season the pork chops with pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, oil, and remaining spices and brush mixture onto both sides. Press the grated Parmesan cheese into both sides of the chops (I am pretty liberal with the cheese. I like a thick coating but a thin one will work, too.) Place the chops on the baking sheet. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until coating is browned and the chops are cooked. For a slightly crispier texture, broil for one minute.

Serves 4

Enjoy!

Petite Pois Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 boxes (10 oz. each) frozen peas

• 1 box (10 oz.) snow peas

• 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, sliced

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning

Preparation

Steam peas for one minute Drain and put in salad bowl. Add water chestnuts.

Blend mayonnaise and sour cream with Cherchies® Lem'n Dill Seasoning. Add this mixture to peas. Toss well to coat evenly. Chill 30 minutes and serve on lettuce leaves.

Serves 8 - 10

Enjoy!

Pepper & Cheese Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups low-fat creamy cottage cheese
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 cup Cherchies® Pretty Peppers, drained
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 4 Tbsp. chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation

Combine lemon juice and cottage cheese in a blender until smooth. Stir in the next four ingredients.

Place mixture on lettuce leaves and chill before serving.

Enjoy!

Perfect Potato Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes (2 lbs.)
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped finely
• 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1/3 cup Cherchies® Pretty Peppers
• 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Cherchies® Champagne Mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped

Preparation

Cook potatoes with peels on until tender, about 30 minutes.

When potatoes are warm to the touch, peel and cube. Add remaining ingredients. Carefully fold in the eggs. Cover and chill.

Serves 6 - 8

Enjoy!