As I mentioned a couple of days ago, our friend Leslie invited me to do a Dream Dinner session. Basically it's a kitchen where you assemble meals to freeze. Take a few out each week to defrost and either throw them in either a saucepan or baking pan to cook and Voila! You have dinner with little to no fuss. I have always wanted to try a place like this and the experience was great. It took only two hours to assemble what came to be 36 servings. Some meals were three servings. Others were 6 servings. If you want to know more check out their website.
http://dreamdinners.com/main.php?static=index
I do think that some of these meals can be assembled more cheaply at home. But that is only if you have the majority of the spices and condiments that are used. If you don't already have those ingredients on hand, then this is really a great and inexpensive way to go.
Anyway, here is the first recipe review.
CIDER BRAISED PORK CHOPS
Description from the Dream Dinners website - Lean boneless pork chops are jazzed up with apple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar and tart granny smith apples, then gently flavored with allspice and herbs. Simply sear the chops on the stove top, add the sauce and simmer.
These were delicious and super easy to make. Just like the description says. I browned the chops, poured in the sauce and let it simmer. It was done in 20 minutes. We served this with mixed veggies and mashed potatoes. We poured the sauce and apples over the pork and potatoes. Excellent. The sauce was both sweet and tart. A perfect complement to the pork. Definitely a fall meal that I would like to eat again and again. I am already on a search for a similar recipe so I can make this with the pork chops I have in my freezer. If I find one, I will of course share it.
I give this one 5 out of 5 stars.
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