Herbed Pork Chops

Coming up with unique ideas for someone who is an extremely picky eater isn't always an easy task. But with this recipe for Herbed Pork Chops, I hit it through the roof! I started out with this recipe I located online at Taste of Home and went from there with ingredients I had handy. My recipe though serves 4 and is very kid friendly since it doesn't have bones.

2 tsp Garlic Poweder
1 tsp Basil, dried
1 tsp Oregano, dried
1 tsp Parsley, dried
1/4 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Cayanne Pepper
1/2 tsp Rosemary, dried & crushed
8 Boneless Pork Chops
2 tsp Olive Oil
2 tsp Garlic, minced

1) Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle then rub into both sides of chops. Let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

*When seasoning meats cut the top of the plastic wrap and season the top of the meat. Using tongs, flip the meat over and season other side.*

2) Over medium heat in large skillet heat oil. Add chops and sprinkle the minced garlic on the tops. Cook chops about 5 minutes on each side until juices run clear.

Pork Chops with a White Chocolate Sauce

Oh my! Decadent, rich and oh so yummy! This is perhaps one of my newest favorite pork dinners! Granted, its probably not a meal for the men folk in our lives. My hunny for example is not one for any type of chocolate on any type of meat... he just wasn't raised right! But that's ok, just leaves so much more for me to enjoy! To my waistline... so so so sorry! This serves 2-4 people, depending on how many women are at the table! I have to thank My Delicious Recipe for this one!

3 Tbsp Butter
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
8oz Chicken Broth
2oz White Chocolate, chopped fine
1 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Peanut Oil
4 Pork Chops, boneless thick cuts
Salt & Pepper to taste
Dash Cinnamon

1) In saucepan, melt butter over med-low heat. Add flour and mix well, making sure not to let it stick or burn to the bottom. Slowly add the stock, a little at a time, while stirring until sauce is thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2) Meanwhile, in large skillet over med-low heat, melt butter in oil. Season chops with salt, pepper and just a sprinkling of cinnamon, add to skillet.

3) Cook chops 8-10 minutes on each side until cooked through.

4) Remove sauce from heat and add the chocolate, stirring until melted. Pour over the chops just before serving.