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Parmesan Sage Pork Chops

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I don't remember eating pork chops growing up, but we eat them about once a week in our house,  partly because I found this tasty recipe on allrecipes.com.  The only down side in summer is that I hate cooking anything in the oven when it's hot weather because it makes our house extra hot.  But today is rainy and in the 70s so we are having these tonight. Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 bone-in pork loin chops 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Directions In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, sage and lemon peel. Place egg in shallow bowl. Coat pork chops with flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a ...

Grilled Shrimp Tacos

So I don't usually like to brag, but sometimes I do a little bit.... I just made the most incredible dinner tonight. The kids ate every bite, including Jane, and Matt couldn't stop groaning.....it got kind of awkward there for a minute. Anyway, what makes this recipe delicious is the plethera of lime, cilantro, avacado and garlic. Best four ingredients out there. Hands down. If you like them, you will like this. Try it! Grilled Shrimp Tacos (from the Real Simple magazine) Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 large garlic cloves, minced 4 limes, cut into quarters kosher salt 8 6-inch corn tortillas  to 3 cups finely shredded green cabbage bottled green tomatillo salsa ( I used fresh mango salsa instead) Directions Heat grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, whisk to...