Easy family pork chops

Original recipe found here.

What you need:

• 4 pork chops or cutlets
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

What to do:

• trim fat from chops, rinse then pat dry
• combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper; cover the chops in the mixture until well coated
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook pork chops for about 4 to 5 minutes, until browned
• turn the chops over, add mushrooms, and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes longer
• add tomatoes and vinegar; stir to blend
• cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until chops are cooked and tender.

Patates Riganates

Ok, so this recipe is for the side dish, they’re roasted potatoes but done with a twist, quite citris-y but the perfect compliment for lamb :) original recipe found here.

What you need:

• baking potatoes peeled, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
• 1  teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
  
• 1/2 cup beef, chicken or veggie stock
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 -3  tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

What to do:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C.
• Place the potatoes in a single layer in a oven proof dish and pour the oil over them.
  
• Add garlic, dried oregano, salt & pepper to taste. Toss to coat with oil.
• Bake potatoes for 15 minutes.
• Add stock, toss and bake for 10 minutes more.
• Add lemon juice, toss and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, or until the potatoes are cooked through.
• Preheat broiler and broil potatoes for a couple minutes, until golden.
• Sprinkle with fresh oregano. Serve immediately.