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Glazed Pork Chop and Pear Casserole

Ingredients
4 (about 1 1/2 lbs.) center-cut pork loin chops
2 small (about 1 lb.) sweet potatoes, peeled
1 large green Anjou or Bartlett pear*
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup VERMONT MAID Pancake Syrup
1 tablespoon POLANER Chopped Garlic
1 teaspoon ACCENT Flavor Enhancer

Directions
Preheat oven to 400F. In large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops on both sides, about 10 minutes. Place chops in 3-qt baking dish. Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise in half. Cut each piece crosswise in half. Cut each quarter crosswise into slices about 1/3-inch thick. Cut pear (unpeeled) into 8 wedges and remove core. Arrange sweet potato slices, pear wedges and onion wedges over chops. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes, basting occasionally, or until sweet potatoes are tender. Spoon pan juices over each serving.

Makes 4 main-dish servings.

*One large Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apple may be substituted for the pear.




Zesty Orange Grilled Chicken

Ingredients
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ginger
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon TRAPPEYS Red Devil Hot Pepper Sauce
1/2 teaspoon ACCENT Flavor Enhancer
1/2 cup POLANER Sweet Orange Marmalade

Directions
Heat grill. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken and blend well. When ready to grill, oil grill rack. Brush chicken with orange mixture; place on grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from medium coals.3. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with orange mixture. Serve immediately garnished with sliced scallions, orange wedges and avocado slices if desired.



Spiced-Rubbed Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks

Ingredients
2 tbls. ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tbls. olive oil
1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 4 pounds, 1 1/4 inch thick boneless beef rib eye steaks
lemon slices
parsley
2 tsps. ACCENT Flavor Enhancer

Directions
Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Blend in oil and hot pepper sauce to form a paste. Rub mixture over steaks. Prepare barbecue to a medium-high heat. Sprinkle steaks with Ac'cent Flavor Enhancer. Grill about 5 minutes on each side or to desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting board. Cut steaks into 1/2 inch thick slices. Transfer to a platter. Garnish with lemon and parsley.
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