Pork is leaner today than it was a decade ago, which is good news for people eating healthier diets. The downside, however, is that today’s pork can be dry, especially when overcooked. To help keep pork moist and flavorful, add fruit during the cooking process.
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Slow-Cooker Lemon Pork Chops
4 bone-in pork chops [...]
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Fresh artichokes are tasty and available all year long in many grocery stores. Although they are well worth the work it takes to prepare them, the work can be daunting for weeknight meals. Canned artichokes allow you to serve them any night of the week with much less effort.
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Artichoke-Tomato Pizza
1 refrigerated [...]
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The Practical Pantry Newsletter
Issue #10—September 2006
Visit our website at http://www.practicalpantry.com every week for new columns, recipes, tips, and more!
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In this issue:
– News from the Kitchen
– Reader Questions
– Snack Attack
– One-Dish Wonder
– Nibbles
– Direct from the Pantry
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With a strange name and mysterious preparation, it’s no wonder some people find eggplant intimidating. It’s not a common feature in the canned and frozen food sections of the grocery store, and it doesn’t come from the produce department with instructions. But it’s worth giving eggplant a try, as it is a filling fruit that [...]
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Making lunches for family members isn’t always easy. Kids and adults alike get bored with the same old sandwiches and chips. For a change of pace, try wrapping up their favorite fillings in tortillas. Pack these wraps with some fresh carrot and celery sticks, pretzels and a cookie or bite-size candy bar for a lunch [...]
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