This week has already been really stressful and exhausting (I know, it is only Tuesday). When I came home today, I wanted to have a decent meal but I was starving so it had to be quick. I knew what I was going to make (we will get to that soon) but I was impatient. Also, I, dedicated blogger that I am, wanted to get some photos of my meal. As I was cooking, I grabbed my camera, set up the background, rummaged around for something to accompany the main dish (broccoli, in this case) and discovered that my camera's batteries were dead! But this crazy blogging lady would not be stopped. I grabbed the remote out of my roommates hands (I really wish that wasn't true), borrowed those batteries, took a few quick shots and finally sat down to eat. It was delicious and really was quick! I made Rosemary Sage Chops that I had found on Blue Kitchenby Terry when I was searching for some way to use an abundance of fresh sage and satisfy my pork craving. I used a mixture of fresh sage and dried rosemary because that is what I had. I also decided to add a new flavor by adding Parmesan.
Now, I had mentioned something about a guest blogger. My desire to make pork chops came from an email that my sister sent me regarding her most recent cooking adventure. She is also a excellent cook, although not as crazy as I am. I found it amusing so I thought I would share it, as an example of the trials and tribulations one sometimes faces cooking with roommates in an apartment building:
My apartment lacks air circulation, so when I was cooking a pork chop it got a bit smoky. I wasn't even burning the thing. I opened the windows and it started to clear out, but not fast enough for my roommate. She opened the front door which set off the fire alarm. I called the fire department to ask them to turn it off, but they said it wasn't there job and to just call my landlord. It took some time to get him on the phone, but eventually he called back and gave instructions on how to turn the thing off. Meanwhile, someone upstairs called 911. The fire department showed up and gave us shit for turning the alarm off because they are supposed to investigate. I'm mortified! I just wanted a damn pork chop.
Rosemary Sage Parmesan Chops
(adapted from Blue Kitchen)
Serves 1 to 2
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons of parmesan per chop, shredded
1 to 2 bone-in pork chops
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2. When it starts to shimmer, stir in sage, rosemary and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. In the meantime, pat chops dry with a paper towel and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
4. Increase heat on skillet to medium-high and add chops to pan, directly on top of herb/garlic mixture.
5. Cover pan and cook chops undisturbed for 3 minutes (make sure to cover the pan because the grease will spit everywhere).
6. Turn chops, cover pan, reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes.
7. Sprinkle the side of the pork chop with 1 tablespoon of shredded parmesan and flip to create a parmesan crust on the pork chop. Cook for 2 minutes.
8. Sprinkle the other side of the pork chop with 1 tablespoon of shredded parmesan and flip to create a parmesan crust on the pork chop. Cook for 2 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
P.S. How to cook the pork, a vegetable and starch in 30 minutes?1. Put water on high to boil for pasta or 5 min rice. If you are cooking for one or two, you will only need a medium saucepan.
2. Prepare the pork-chops through step 5.
3. Prepare frozen vegetables according to the package in the microwave (for quick dinners, frozen works the best).
4. Flip the pork (step 6).
5. When the water boils, prepare the rice or pasta according to the instructions on the box.
6. Finish pork.
7. Drain starch.
8. Put everything on a plate and season as you desire.
9. Does this make sense? I just wanted to give you an idea of how to multi-task in order to eat quickly.
6 comments:
Okay, Rachael Ray! Hahaha :) Sorry if you found that offensive, I didn't mean for it to be (another way to put it is that I was just kidding). You do well with all the juggling though!
What a funny story about your sister!! This recipe sounds delicious, and I have some sage in the fridge that I need to use up...
manggy- Harsh! haha! That's ok I forgive you...that woman just gets on my nerves! :)
deborah- glad you enjoyed it! Stayed tuned for more sage recipes...another dish cooks as I write.
Excellent cook...Have you tried my coffee cake?
Sorella, you are excellent cook...when you try! haha! :)
Ginny--The Parmesan sounds like a delicious addition to my recipe. And thanks for the link! Your sister's hysterical story reminds me of the smoke detector in one apartment that would go off with the slightest provocation. Many cooking sessions were interrupted by waving newspapers, magazines, dish towels or whatever was handy at the smoke detector to clear the air and shut it up. Finally, I would just remove the battery until I was done cooking.
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