Creamy Bacon Pork Chops

 

Sometimes I crave Hubby's awesome Creamy Steak.

We wanted to try something else 

But, similiar

Hubby cooked this in the Cast Iron Skillet and its perfection.

We picked Mashed potatoes and Roasted brussel sprouts for sides and it was amazing!

Let me know what you guys think!

Ingredients

• 6 strips bacon cut into small pieces
• 4 pork chops see notes
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter if needed (see step 5)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
• Fresh parsley chopped (optional, to taste)

Instructions

• Take the pork out of the fridge about 15-30 minutes prior to starting the recipe if possible.
• Cut the bacon up and add it to a skillet (I use kitchen shears to make this fast). Cook over medium-high heat until crispy (about 10 minutes). Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate, and leave about 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet.
• Pat the pork chops dry with paper towel and then season them with salt & pepper.
• Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook them for 3-5 minutes/side (3 minutes for thinner chops and 5 minutes for pork chops up to 1" thick). Once the pork chops are seared, transfer them to a plate.
• If the pan is looking fairly dry, add in a tablespoon of butter, but if there's still some bacon fat left in the pan, go ahead and sprinkle the flour in, stir it, and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Whisk the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder in. Stir and let it cook for about a minute or until noticeably reduced.
• Stir in the cream.
• Add the bacon and pork back in (along with any juices left on the plate) and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit (let the sauce bubble a bit but not furiously boil) and the pork chops are fully cooked through (145F minimum). Keep in mind the pork's temperature will continue to rise, so if it's close, take it off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. 
• Season the sauce with extra salt & pepper if needed and top with chopped parsley if using.
  
  Serve with your favorite sides and Enjoy!

Of course Prosecco with it.

We also made few ready to be cooked/frozen Appetizers.

Always cooked in the Air fryer and its so crispy!

It was a phenomenal dinner.

Have a good week!

xo

Happy Spring!

 

xo

Peace Within.

"Sky Above

Earth Below

Peace within."

 

Taco Pizza

I have been wanting to make Homemade Taco Pizza.

Hubby may not be a fan but I'm glad he gave it a try.

This was so good for me.

I love how loaded it is and you can put whatever you want in it.

Let me know what you guys think!

Taco Pizza

Ingredients

• 14 oz Pizza Dough
• 16 oz refried beans, warmed
• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded 

Optional Toppings:

• shredded lettuce
• sour cream
• diced tomato
• diced avocado
• sliced black olives
• corn chips
• taco sauce
• diced avocados
• doritos chips, crumbled
• taco sauce

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Unroll pizza dough and place pizza dough (and parchment paper) on top of a baking sheet or pizza pan. Par-bake the dough for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat, until no longer pink. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook an additional minute.
• Remove pizza crust from oven and top with the warmed refried beans and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle with cheese and taco meat. Return to oven for an additional 6 to 7 minutes, until pizza crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Top with any optional toppings you would like! Enjoy!
  
  
  
  
  
  

Also made this Shirley temple that just so good.

( SHIRLEY TEMPLE )

We also made a few Appetizers to go with the Pizza.

Chips and Salsa and Frozen Taquitos that we dressed up of course.

It was Perfection!

Enjoy!!

xo

Shirley Temple

 

I like making pretty drinks these days.

This is one of the easiest.

Ingredients

• Sprite
• 2 Shots of Vodka
• 2 tbsp. Grenadine Syrup
• Ice Cubes
• Garnish: 1 Maraschino Cherry

Instructions

• Add ice cubes to your glass
• To get the pretty color effect, add ingredients in this order… Pour in Grenadine Syrup, Vodka then Sprite
• Top with a Maraschino Cherry and you’re done! 

Enjoy!

xo

English Muffin Breakfast Pizza

 

Another amazing Sunday Breakfast.

This is easy to make during the week too!

The kids loved it!

Let me know what you think!

Ingredients

• 8-10  English Muffins
• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 8 large eggs
• Salt & pepper
• 1 cup diced cooked breakfast meats (bacon, sausage, ham)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 3 green onions thinly sliced, greens reserved for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the butter and garlic salt. Split English Muffins in half and brush each half with the garlic butter mixture. Arrange on the baking sheet.
• Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs with 2 tablespoons of milk and  pour in the skillet.
• Stir eggs until soft set (cooked through but still moist). Stir in the breakfast meat and green onions; season with salt and pepper.
• Scoop some of the scrambled egg mixture onto each muffin and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted and muffins are toasted.
• Garnish with sliced green onions, serve immediately.

So so good!

xo

Chicken & Sausage Spinach Pasta

 

I have been craving for a pasta so much,

We decided that what would be for this weekend. 

Started off with some Spritz,

My absolute favorite all the seasons.

So refreshing.

Just reminds me of Italy so much!

Also made Salad for Side.

Made this before and it's so good every time

(OLIVE GARDEN SALAD)

 

The pasta was absolutely amazing.

This Cheesy Garlic Bread was phenomenal with this Pasta

( CHEESY GARLIC BREAD )

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, large in size
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning a combo of thyme, oregano, & basil
• Salt/Pepper to taste
• Smoked Sausage, sliced
• 3/4 lb. penne pasta

Alfredo

• 2 teaspoons garlic minced
• 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 + 1/3 cups Parmesan cheese shredded
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 cups spinach uncooked

Instructions

• Shred the Parmesan cheese and set it aside to allow it to get to room temperature.
• In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil on medium-high heat.
• Butterfly the chicken breast and cut the seam to create 2 thinner slices, each about an inch thick. Season each side generously with Italian seasoning and desired amounts of salt and pepper.
• Sear the chicken in the hot skillet on each side. Refrain from moving the chicken around as it sizzles, it will hinder the nice golden sear color. If the pan gets too hot, reduce the heat to medium. Each side will take 3-5 minutes. Once each side is a nice, golden brown and the middle is cooked, set the chicken aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and add the sausage to the same skillet. Low and slow is the best way to cook bacon.
• While the sausage cooks, prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Once the sausage is cooked , use tongs to remove it from the pan. Grease the pan, and add the garlic. Cook for about 60 seconds.
• Increase the heat to medium and gradually add in the flour, whisking constantly.
• Temper the half and half by heating it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the half and half to the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high, stirring constantly. Once it starts to lightly bubble, decrease the heat to low.
• Slowly sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring as you do so.
• Once well-combined, add the tomatoes, spinach, and red pepper flakes. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes have softened slightly. Use a silicone spatula to gently mix in the penne.
• Slice the chicken into strips and place it back in the pan, over the pasta. Add the sausage, and serve!

Perfection!

Let me know what you guys think!

xo