Ras el hanout offers great bang for your buck in the flavour department. Just a bit of this North African spice blend adds depth to everything from meats to grains to sauces. It can be purchased premixed from Middle Eastern grocery stores or in specialty spice shops. If you can't find it, you can easily make your own using spices you already have on hand.
Get a double dose of pork with these ultraflavourful stuffed chops. For best results, use day-old bread cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes. Serve with mixed greens or grilled vegetables.
To make the most flavourful sauce, use freshly squeezed orange juice. On another night, try this dish with chicken breasts or thighs instead, cooking until the juices run clear when chicken is pierced.
This one-skillet meal is great for entertaining. Searing the pork chops gives them a nice brown crust and creates a great base in the skillet for the mustard sauce. Serve with boiled buttered potatoes or steamed rice.
This easy dish for two lets all the ingredients mingle on one baking sheet for extra flavour. Roasting the pork chops on top of the vegetables allows heat to surround the chops, helping them cook faster.
Allspice is not a blend of spices, as its name might suggest, but rather a single spice that tastes like a mix of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Rubbed on pork chops, it makes an everyday dish special. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes. Cost: $3.55/serving
Serve with rice and grilled vegetables. Looking for a dessert option? Grill the remaining pineapple until caramelized, about 3 minutes, and serve with vanilla or coconut ice-cream.
What's for Dinner? Grilled Pork Chops with Leeks, on the table in 25 minutes. Delicious and nutritious weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy.
