Sausage, Peppers and Onions

I'm guest posting today at my sister-in-law's blog, Aggie's Kitchen.  Head over to her site and check out this fantastic recipe for Sausage, Peppers and Onions.

Aggie has a wonderful blog and she was the one who encouraged me to start my own.  So, take a look at this recipe and some of Aggie's healthy and flavorful recipes.

I'll be back later this week with another recipe.  Not sure which one yet but stay tuned.

Enjoy!

Mom's Cooking Club Lesson:  Sausage, Peppers and Onions can be eaten as a sandwich like I've done here or it can be an appetizer or side to other Italian dishes.   

Sherried Pineapple Pork Tenderloin - 5 Ingredients or Less from Cooking Light

I have been so busy lately.  Between my girls school and sports activities, my part-time job, keeping up with household chores, spring cleaning and errands, it leaves little time for anything else.  Also, I can't forget about one of my favorite things to do.....cook and bake.  That takes time too!  Are you as busy as I am?  I know you are. 

Well, maybe this month's Cooking Light Virtual Supper Club can help you.  Our menu is based on the theme, 5 Ingredients or Less.  I'm all about quick and easy meals, especially during the week when there are so many things going on.  You can make great tasting food with a few ingredients.

My selection was the main dish which was Sherried Pineapple Pork Tenderloin.  It was very flavorful and simple to prepare.  We ended up grilling our pork loin and making the sauce in a saucepan on the stove.

Click here for the Pork Loin recipe on Myrecipes.com.

I also made a grilled pineapple salsa to go with the pork.  This was in the March 2010 Cooking Light Magazine.  It was with another recipe for pork chops and I thought it would go perfectly with my Sherried Pineapple Pork Tenderloin.  The salsa was excellent and it was only 4 ingredients.  It would go so well with other dishes like chicken, fish or shrimp.

Click here for the Grilled Pineapple Salsa recipe on Myrecipes.com. 
Note:  just follow the directions for the pineapple salsa and remove the directions for the pork chops

What did all the other busy ladies in the Supper Club bring?  Here's the rest of the menu with links to their recipes and photos.

Shelby from The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch - Chili Lime Shrimp

Aggie from Aggie's Kitchen - Spinach with Chili Oil

Jamie (me) from Mom's Cooking Club - Sherried Pinapple Pork Tenderloin

Val from More Than Burnt Toast - Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar

Helene from La Cuisine d'Helene - could not join us this month

Enjoy!

Mom's Cooking Club Lesson:  If you are looking for more 5-ingredient recipes, check out the Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast Cookbook.  It has 250 5-ingredient recipes to help you get a meal together fast for those busy times or anytime.     

Crockpot Sour Cream Pork Chops and Prize Pack Winner

This might not be the prettiest food on a plate but it is very good. My family loved these tender pork chops so I wanted to share with all of you. So quick and easy to put together in the morning. At dinnertime, make some vegetables along with rice or noodles and you've got a delicious dinner on the table.

The recipe says to transfer the pork chops to the oven to keep warm while you put the sour cream in the crockpot to make the sauce. I kept the pork chops in the crock pot while I added the sour cream for the last 30 minutes. I just stirred in the sour cream mixture carefully.

Click here for the Sour Cream Pork Chop recipe on Allrecipes.com

Enjoy!

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Mom's Cooking Club Lesson: Crockpot tips - Browning your meat before placing in the slow cooker adds color and more flavor. Also, you can thicken juices and sauces by removing the lid and cooking on high for the last 30 minutes.

Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich

Family Visitors

Vacation time. Sand in the toes. Beach. Unbelievable neighborhood fireworks. Searching for cool shells. Joe Patti's Seafood Market. Naval Aviation Air Museum. Shrimp Boil. Boogie Boarding. Kids playing Clue with Uncle Larry until midnight (every night). Wet towels. Peach and Blueberry Crumble with vanilla ice cream. Laughing. Taking pictures. Hot tea at night. Blackened Red Fish. Singing Michael Jackson songs in the van. Lunch at Peg Leg Pete's on Pensacola Beach. Boston Terriers enjoying all the love and attention. Homemade Pizzas. Ice Cream Cones. Jelly fish. Bagels in the morning. Inflatable slip and slide. Smiles. Fun.

Family Memories

My brother Larry, his wife Aggie, their 2 children and my niece Janey, came for a 4th of July weekend visit. It's a long drive from Central Florida to Pensacola FL so I wanted to have dinner ready and waiting for them when they arrived. This barbecue pork is made in the Crock-pot and couldn't be more easy to make. And it couldn't be more delicious.

First thing you need is to select your Boston Butt.....oops not these Boston Butts.......

But use this Boston Butt pork cut

Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich

Recipe by Jamie (adapted from Aggie's Kitchen)

4-5 lb Boston Butt pork

small onion - sliced

3-4 garlic cloves - peeled and smashed

Pork Rub seasoning (I used McCormick Grill Mates Pork Rub)

water

salt & pepper

Barbecue Sauce - your favorite (I used Sweet Baby Rays)

Sandwich buns

Sprinkle pork rub seasoning all over meat. Rub in well. Cut onion in large slices. Place pork in Crock-pot. Add onion & garlic. Add water to cover about half of pork. Add a little salt and pepper if desired. Cook on low for 9-10 hours. Remove pork and place in large pan or cookie sheet. Remove water and other ingredients from Crock-pot. Shred pork with 2 forks. Remove any bones or fat. Add some barbecue sauce to pork, about 1/2 cup. Place pork back in Crock-pot to keep warm. Serve on buns with extra barbecue sauce.

Shredded pork


Serve with fries and coleslaw for a complete barbecue meal

Enjoy!

Mom's Cooking Club Lesson: This is a great meal to serve for a group of people. Put it in the Crock-pot in the morning with very minimal prep work and by the evening you have dinner ready. I like to have a variety of barbecue sauces that people can use and add to their sandwich.

Cousins

Gina, Sammy, Mariah, Marissa & Janey

We love you guys!