Adventures In Cooking (#3)

We put a fire pit in the yard this summer and I have made it a point to cook outside at least two nights a week.  Last night, we were eating our burgers, baked beans and corn on the cob and I realized it was time to start picking the apples from the trees in…

Chicken and Mushrooms with Brown Rice

A good, quick weeknight dinner. Yield:  4 servings 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.  Add…

Easy Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Green Beans

This recipe is quick and delicious.  Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.  I use fresh green beans and fresh mushrooms but you could certainly use canned and save even more time with preparation! Yield:  4 servings 4 pork tenderloins (about 1/2 inch thick) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil…