Melon Salsa

 This is perfect for spring or anytime.

 I've used cantaloupe & watermelon but you can use honey dew melon too.

2 c. melons (watermelon, cantaloupe)

1/4 c. each: chopped bell pepper, chopped onions 

1/4 tsp. each: pepper, salt

1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 - 1 tsp. each: chopped poblano, lime juice

Seed, chop melons, place into a clean bowl.

Seed, rinse, chop peppers, place into bowl.

Peel, rinse, chop onions, add to bowl

Add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to salsa. 

Squeeze some lime juice over salsa. Toss to mix.

Let chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Makes 8 servings.

Thai Pork Chops

This is perfect for Mothers Day or anytime.

1 lb. pork chops

1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper, granulated garlic

1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes

2 - 3 T. oil

1 T. each: sesame oil, lime juice

1 - 2 T. teriyaki sauce

In a dish place pork chops.

Add some of the salt, pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, lime juice, teriyaki sauce on 1 side of pork chops. 

Turn over pork chops and repeat process on the other side.

Cover dish with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to marinate for a few hours. 

Remove pork chops from refrigerator.

Preheat skillet to medium high heat, lower heat to medium, medium low, add oil.

Place pork chops in skillet and cook on 1 side for 8 - 11 min. depending on thickness of pork chops. 

Turn pork chops on other side and cook for 8 - 11 more or until done.

Serves 4.

 

Mid Spring Mushrooms

This is perfect for a quick spring side dish or anytime. 

I used shelled snap peas, but you can use shelled sugar peas or frozen peas if needed.

1- 2 c. each: mushrooms, chopped, snap peas shelled

1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper

2 - 3 T. olive oil

Rinse, chop mushrooms, set aside.

Shell, rinse peas. 

If using frozen peas, open bag & rinse peas. 

Preheat skillet to medium high heat. 

Lower heat to medium, add oil. 

Add peas, mushrooms, salt, pepper. 

Sauté for a few minutes until done. 

Serves 4.