Asparagus and radishes add warm-weather freshness to simple toasts.On another night, blanch asparagus using the same method and add to your favourite summer salads.
Flecked with bits of red pepper, pale cheese and green parsley, this salad is appealing and intriguing. Wheat berries are either soft or hard: soft take 15 minutes less than the hard to cook.
Push the pork and sweet potatoes gently to one side of the slow cooker, then whisk the flour mixture into the other side to help keep the sweet potatoes intact.
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
