Ok so I have a friend who I love to cook with. I love it because he pushes me. The one person who will be honest and say "ya know, this doesn't have enough..." or "I'm not a fan or this because..."
It's hard when you are a cook, because most either a) don't know how to cook so no matter what you make is amazing b) don't ever help in the kitchen which can be a positive AND a negative and c) never give constructive criticism (at least in a good way)
So this weekend I went on a cooking spree... first of Pork Chops, my family Broccoli Cheese (also known as "Susan Broccoli" in my family) and garlic mashed potatoes
Of that, I'll only give you the pork chops because Broccoli Cheese is a family secret and mashed potatoes I hope you can make on your own
Pork Chops:
Mix together the rub:
2 tbsp. olive oil
dash of pepper
1 tbsp of basil
1 tbsp of oregano
4 tbsp of cayenne pepper
1 tsp of pepper
1 tsp of salt
a dash of crushed red pepper
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Wet boneless pork chops, lay in dry mix (both sides), place in broiler pan lined with aluminum foil. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour
So second meal and tied or even better....
My family chili altered (cuz other than my late father and some guy cousin no one can take heat!!)
1 lb ground turkey
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans of stewed tomatoes (preferably with basil and oregano)
2 chopped jalapenos
2 chopped serreno peppers
2 chopped orange habenero peppers
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 can of pinto beans
1 can small baked beans with brown sugar
1) Brown ground turkey in big pan
2) Add onion and minced garlic until onion is tender and meat is brown
3) Add stewed tomatoes, hot sauce and peppers and spices
4) Cover pot and let stew for 45 minutes - 1 hour
5) Add beans
6) Heat and stew for another 10-15 minutes
Serve with cheese, crackers, hot sauce and cornbread
The chili was a HIT!!! :-)
WARNING: these are for only those who can hang with hot, spicy goodness :)
