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Candy Apple Pork Chops

By on November 1, 2011 in Making Dinner, Recipes

Candy Apple Pork Chops

Why not?  This simple and delicious recipe is on the menu tonight from our Spooktacular Weekly Meal Plan.

If you have any Skittles leftover from your Halloween candy this is the perfect dinner for you.

After browning some pork chops, I deglaze the same skillet with some apple cider (or optional white wine, then add the cider) combined with some condensed chicken stock.  I figured this recipe would fit its name much better if I could find a way to make it red without using food coloring like you would if making candied apples.

How about red Skittles, I thought; and in they went.  The sauce turned out delicious.  And after adding the chops back into the sauce to simmer for a few minutes, I caramelized some apples in.  Extra sauce can be put into a gravy boat or bowl to spoon over the top of the pork chops before serving.  Watch our video for this simple recipe.

Turning leftover Halloween candy into dinner?  That brings new meaning to “Reincarnating The Leftover”!


Candy Apple Pork Chops

 

 

 

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Toni’s Thanksgiving Recipes

By on November 1, 2011 in Survival Guide for Busy Moms

Thanksgiving Recipes

As part of my Toni’s 12 Days of Thanksgiving I’ve compiled my best-yet Thanksgiving Menu. Here are my recipes for this year’s Spilsbury Thanksgiving.

Sparkling-Spiced Cranberry Punch with Cranberry Ice Ring

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Glazed Cranberry Apple Rolls

Pear Walnut Gorgonzola Arugula Salad

Herb Roasted Turkey

Baked Cranberry Chestnut Stuffing

Toni’s Perfect Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce recipe

Toni's Perfect Cranberry Sauce

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Pan Turkey Gravy

Not-So-Sweet Potato Casserole

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Steamed Green Beans with Mushroom White-Wine Shallot Sauce (wine optional)

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Sauteed Spinach with Cranberries and Pine Nuts

What is Toni’s 12 Days of Thanksgiving?

Toni’s 12-day guide breaks up the overwhelming job of preparing for Thanksgiving Dinner into small daily tasks, allowing busy moms to spend the holiday enjoying family and friends instead of slaving away at the stove.

For twelve days leading up to Thanksgiving you’ll receive daily tips including blogs with step-by-step cooking instructions and photos, cooking videos, product information and recipes to help you prepare for the big day in advance.

 

 

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