The touch of the vanilla in these chops is very interesting. It really makes the recipe. Whiskey-Glazed Pork Chops 1/2 cup sour mash or bourbon whiskey 1/2 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 teaspoons cider vinegar 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops, about 1 inch thick I used boneless chops 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1. Whisk the whiskey or bourbon, cider, brown sugar, mustard, cayenne, vanilla, and 2 teaspoons of the vinegar together in a medium bowl. Transfer 1/4 cup of the whiskey mixture to a gallon-sized zipper-lock plastic bag, add the pork chops, press the air out of the bag, and seal. Turn the bag to coat the chops with the marinade and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Reserve the remaining whiskey mixture. 2. Remove the chops from the bag, pat dry with paper towels, and discard the marinade. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until just beginning to smoke. Season the chops with salt and pepper and cook until well browned on both sides and a peek into the thickest part of a chop using a paring knife reveals still-pink meat 1/4 inch from the surface, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a plate and cover tightly with foil. 3. Add the reserved whiskey mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced to a thick glaze, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and, holding on to the chops, tip the plate to add any accumulated juices back to the skillet. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar, whisk in the butter, and simmer the glaze until thick and sticky, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. 4. Return the chops to the skillet and let rest in the pan until the sauce clings to the chops, turning them occasionally to coat both sides, and a peek into the thickest part of the pork chop using a pairing knife shows completely cooked meat (145ºF on an instant-read thermometer), about 5 minutes. Transfer the chops to a platter and spoon the sauce over the meat. Serve.

Linquine with Roasted Red Peppers and Toasted Breadcrumbs (Fine Cooking) Toasted breadcrumbs are quick to make and add a nice crunchy element to the sweet roasted peppers and tomatoes topping this pasta. 1 medium clove garlic 12-oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup) 1 cup small grape or cherry tomatoes, halved, or quartered 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4-1/2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. capers, rinsed and chopped 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs, preferably whole wheat 12 oz. dried linguine or spaghetti 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; more for serving Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the garlic. Sprinkle it with 1/2 tsp. salt and using the flat side of a chef's knife mash it to a paste. In a large bowl, stir the garlic paste, roasted peppers, tomatoes, parsley, 3 Tbs. of the oil, the capers, and the pepper flakes. Heat the remaining 1-1/2 Tbs. oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast, stirring frequently, until the smaller crumbs are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with salt. Cook the linguine in the boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta in a colander. Add the hot pasta to the red pepper mixture, toss to combine, and add just enough of the reserved pasta water to moisten (you won't need it all). Add the cheese, toss well, and season to taste with salt. Serve topped with the breadcrumbs and additional cheese.

This looks so good! We really like quinoa and it's in my to-try binder. Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen 1 cup quinoa 1 sweet red pepper, quartered 1 sweet yellow pepper, quartered 1 zucchini, cut lengthwise in 1/2-inch thick strips 12 asparagus spears, trimmed 1/2 cup Light feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro Chipotle Vinaigrette: 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced 2 tsp liquid honey 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Soak quinoa in cold water for 3 minutes; drain in sieve. In saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups salted water to boil; stir in quinoa and return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until no liquid remains, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with fork; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Spread on small tray and let cool for 10 minutes. Chipotle Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together oil, vinegar, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, honey, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside. In large bowl, toss together red and yellow peppers, zucchini, asparagus and 3 tbsp of the vinaigrette until coated. Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill until charred and tender, 4 to 6 minutes for asparagus, 10 to 12 minutes for peppers and zucchini. Cut into large chunks and return to bowl. Add remaining dressing, quinoa, half of the feta cheese, the pumpkin seeds and cilantro; stir until incorporated. Sprinkle with remaining feta. Serve immediately. Source: Canadian Living Magazine: June 2011

Peanut Butter Fingers 15 Min Cook Time: 20 Min Ready In: 45 Min. Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan Ingredients * 1/2 cup butter, softened * 1/2 cup white sugar * 1/2 cup packed brown sugar * 1 egg * 1/3 cup peanut butter * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1 cup rolled oats * 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips * * 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar * 1/4 cup peanut butter * 3 tablespoons milk Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, 1/3 cup peanut butter and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture. Finally, mix in the rolled oats. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are firm. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips in a single layer over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes, then spread to cover. Allow to cool. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup peanut butter until smooth. Stir in milk one tablespoon at a time until a drizzling consistency is reached. Drizzle over bars when cool. Cut into bars. Sue