Pork Chops with Onions and Sage
Makes 6 servings
6
boneless pork chops, thick-cut
½
teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
½
teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
2
teaspoons (10 ml) olive oil, divided
2
small onions, halved and sliced
5
garlic cloves, crushed
2½ to 3 tablespoons (40-45 ml) fresh sage, chopped
1½
teaspoons (7 ml) fresh rosemary, chopped
¹∕³
cup (75 ml) dry white wine
¾
cup (175 ml) chicken broth, reduced-sodium
1
tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon-style mustard
1. Preheat the Cuisinart
®
GreenGourmet
®
Electric 14-inch (35.5 cm) Skillet to
350°F (180°C).
2. Season pork chops well on both sides with salt and pepper. Place one
teaspoon of oil into Skillet and sear pork chops 8 to 10 minutes per side
until golden. Remove and reserve.
3. Add remaining teaspoon of olive oil and sauté onions until golden and soft,
about 6 minutes. Add garlic cloves and chopped herbs and sauté until
fragrant, another 2 to 3 minutes. Add white wine and simmer to reduce by
half, about 1 minute.
4. Add the broth and bring to a simmer and reduce also by half, about 6 to 7
minutes. Add the pork chops and simmer for 15 minutes, or until internal
temperature reaches 145˚F (62˚C).
5. Turn Skillet to 325°F (160°C) and whisk in Dijon once simmering subsides.
6. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 255 (55% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 23g • fat 16g • sat. fat 5g
• chol. 75mg • sod. 378mg • calc. 48mg • fiber 1g
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
Perfect for game day, or a weeknight dinner.
Makes 6 sandwiches
2½
tablespoons (40 ml) vegetable oil, divided
6
oval sandwich rolls, halved width-wise
8
ounces (226 g) provolone, sliced
1½
pounds (750 g) thinly sliced beefsteak (eye of the round
or sirloin)
¾
teaspoon (3.75 ml) kosher salt
½
teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper
3
cups (750 ml) thinly sliced red or green bell peppers
3
cups (750 ml) thinly sliced onions (about 2 medium)
1. Preheat the Cuisinart
®
GreenGourmet
®
Electric 14-inch (35.5 cm)
Skillet to 400˚F (200°C). Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil and stir to coat
cooking surface.
2. Once oil is hot and shimmering, toast half of the rolls, cut side down, for
about 1 minute or until lightly toasted. Remove and reserve; repeat with
another tablespoon of oil and remaining rolls. Place cheese on the bottom
half of the toasted rolls. Reserve.
3. Reduce heat slightly to 375˚F (190°C). Season steaks with ½ teaspoon
(2 ml) salt and ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) pepper. Sear, on both sides, about 1 to
2 minutes per side. Remove and divide evenly among the six sandwiches,
placing on top of the melted cheese.
4. Add remaining oil. Once oil is hot, add the peppers, onions and remaining
salt and pepper. Lower heat slightly and continue to cook until softened,
about 8 minutes. Divide evenly among the six sandwiches.
5. Reduce temperature to 300˚F (150°C); place sandwiches in Skillet. Cover
and cook until sandwiches are warm and cheese is melted, about 10
minutes.
Nutritional information per sandwich:
Calories 790 (60% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 37g • fat 53g • sat. fat 22g
• chol. 110mg • sod. 1059mg • calc. 407mg • fiber 2g
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