Asian Pork Chops

Serves: 4

4 pork chops
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 c. soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. ground ginger
Salt & pepper
Hot, cooked brown rice (optional)

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt & pepper. Marinate pork chops in sauce for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. After pork chops have marinated, place in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, covered, for 6-8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in the middle. Serve with brown rice, if desired.

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Tips: These were tasty, simple pork chops that were easy to put together and needed only a small amount of extra time for the marinating. Our family has been going to brown rice a lot more lately but any type of rice or pasta along with a veggie or salad make this a great filling meal.

Recipe from The $5 Dinner Mom Cookbook

Chocolate Marshmallow Cake

Serves: 8-10

1/2 c. butter
2 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (10.5 oz.) mini marshmallows, divided

Glaze:
1/2 c. sugar
2 T. sugar
2 T. butter
1/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate squares; cool 10 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, applesauce and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients; mix well. Pour into greased 13 x 9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside 1/2 cup marshmallows for glaze. Sprinkle remaining marshmallows over cake. Return to oven for 2 minutes or until marshmallows are soft. In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips and reserved marshmallows until melted. Quickly drizzle over the cake (glaze will harden as it cools).

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Tips: There is a little bit of work involved in this cake but not too bad for a made-from-scratch dessert. It also looks pretty once it's finished. I have found that the easiest way to melt chocolate in the microwave is to use 1 minute intervals at 50% power and stir it after each interval. This should keep the chocolate from popping or burning. I'm sure that fresh mini marshmallows are the best for this recipe but mine were a little old and still came out fine.

Recipe from Taste of Home Mom's Best Meals

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Garlic & Lemon Roast Chicken

Serves: 6

2 lemons
2 T. butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (approx. 3 lbs.) whole frying chicken

In a small bowl, squeeze juice from one lemon. Add remaining ingredients (excluding chicken); mix well. Rinse chicken inside and out with cold water; drain and pat dry. Brush lemon mixture over chicken and inside cavity. Place chicken, breast side up in a shallow roasting pan. Cut remaining lemon in half and place inside chicken. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours. Chicken is done when drumstick moves easily and juices run clear. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Tips: Lemon and garlic always make a great seasoning blend for chicken. If you prefer chicken without the garlic, try my Roast Chicken recipe. I always remove the skin when I roast a chicken so that the extra fat is removed. I find that as long as I don't overcook the chicken it is still tender and juicy but this is all personal preference. Watch for whole chickens to go on sale and you can make this whole dinner for less than $4-$5. Any leftover chicken can be used to make chicken soup. I recommend Chicken & Vegetable Chowder, Chicken Wild Rice Soup or Rustic Chicken Soup because the garlic & lemon flavors shouldn't clash with the regular flavor of the soup.

Recipe from Pillsbury All-American Chicken Magazine