Apple and Cranberry Sauce

 A little change up from my normal cranberry sauce by adding sweetness with the apples.

1 cup Apple cider

1 cup sugar

12 oz bag cranberries

1 Apple, peeled and diced

Pinch of cinnamon 

Pinch of salt

1. Bring Apple cider and sugar to a bowl, mixing steadily. 

2. Add cranberries and apples. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. 

3. With a hand blender, blend fruit in pot and smooth-ish. Let cool and transfer to container.

Pork Chops in Creamy Garlic, Mushroom and Onion Sauce

Another winner with the kids! I served with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots tonight. Ray finished her plate!

Pork chops:

4 bone-in pork chops
1 t paprika
Garlic powder, sprinkled
2-3 T butter
2 T olive oil
Salt and pepper

Mushroom sauce:

Sliced mushrooms
Sliced sweet onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 t Italian seasoning
1/2 cup beef broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 t fresh chopped parsley
Salt and pepper

1. Sprinkle Salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder on both sides of pork chos.

2. In a big pan or pot that will fit four pork chops, melt 2 T butter and 2 T olive oil over medium high heat. Add pork chops and brown on each side for 3-5 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a plate.

3. In same skillet, add sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté until softened, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Add garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Stir for 30 seconds then add beef broth. Add cream and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.  Add salt and pepper if needed.

5. Place pork chops and their juices back to sauce and simmer for a few minutes until done.