Thai-Spiced Chicken Kabobs (Better Homes and Gardens) 1 small fresh pineapple ( 3 to 3-1/2 lb.) Nonstick cooking spray or cooking oil 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 recipe Thai Brushing Sauce (see recipe below) 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar (optional Hot cooked rice (optional) Fresh basil leaves (optional) Whole fresh red chile peppers (optional) 1. Cut off pineapple ends. Halve pineapple lengthwise; cut each half crosswise into 4 slices. Lightly coat pineapple slices with nonstick cooking spray or brush with oil. Set aside. 2. Thread pineapple pieces onto 4 long skewers, leaving 1/4 inch space between pieces. 3. Place skewers on the grill rack directly over medium heat; grill for 7 minutes. Turn skewers; brush with 1/4 cup of the Thai Brushing Sauce. Discard any remaining brushing sauce. Arrange pineapple slices on grill rack directly over medium heat. Grill chicken and pineapple for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and pineapple is heated through, turning once. 4. In a small bowl, combine remaining Thai Brushing Sauce, melted butter, and, if desired, brown sugar; serve with chicken and pineapple. If desired, serve with rice; garnish with basil and chile peppers. Makes 4 servings. 5. Thai Brushing Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 2/3 cup sweet-and-sour sauce, 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon Thai seasoning or five-spice powder, and 1 minced clove garlic. Makes about 3/4 cup. 6. Make-Ahead Directions: Up to 24 hours ahead, prepare Thai Brushing Sauce, cut pineapple into slices, and thread chicken onto skewers. Cover and store separately in refrigerator.

I served this for dinner last nite. Another chicken recipe that's to die for. DH said he has so many favourites now, it's hard for him to choose, if I ask him what he wants for dinner:) This is from the Cook's Illustrated cookbook that I borrowed from the library. I'm going to have to scout second-hand bookstores or something. I know I'd love to have it. Orange-Honey Glazed Chicken Breasts (Cook's Illustrated) Corn syrup enhances the glaze without adding sweetness. The chicken stays moist and flavorful. 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts 1 1/2 cups orange juice, plus 2 tbsp 1/3 cup light corn syrup 3 tbsp honey 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp vinegar 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes salt and pepper 1/4 cup flour 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 medium shallot, minced (3 tbsp) Preheat oven to 375. Whisk 1 1/2 cups orange juice, corn syrup, honey, dijon, vinegar and red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside. Place flour in a shallow dish. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken with flour, shaking off the excess. Heat the oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat just until smoking. Brown chicken on both sides; 5-8 minutes per side, reducing the heat if the pan begins to scorch. Remove chicken to a plate. Pour off all but 1 tbsp fat from skillet. Over medium heat cook the shallot until softened, 1-2 minutes. Increase heat to high and add the orange juice mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally until syrupy and reduced to about 1 cup; 6-10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and tilt it so the glaze pools in the corner. Roll each breast in the glaze to coat and place skin-side down in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the thickest part of the breast registers 160 to 165; 25-30 minutes. Turn the chicken skin-side up halfway through. Remove to a platter and let rest 5 minutes. Meanwhile, using oven mitts, return the skillet to high heat and cook the glaze, stirring constantly until thickened and syrupy, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining 2 tbsp orange juice. Spoon some glaze over the chicken and pass the remainder separately.

This is one of my favorite pork chop recipes. Easy Italian Spiced Pork 1 package (.6 oz) Italian dressing mix 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil 4 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick Paprika (I forgot this and didn't miss it) 1. In a small bowl, beat dressing mix, vinegar, Italian seasoning and red pepper with wire whisk until mix is dissolved. Beat in oil until well blended. 2. In a shallow glass baking dish, arrange pork chops in a single layer. Spread oil mixture over both sides of pork. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes to marinate. (I marinated these all day long.) 3. Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. (I've made these on my Griddler too.) 4. When grill is heated, remove pork from marinade; discard marinade. Place pork on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill over medium-high coals. Sprinkle pork with paprika. Cook uncovered 4 minutes. Turn pork; sprinkle with paprika. Cook uncovered 3 to 6 minutes longer or until slightly pink in center and thermometer inserted into center of pork reads 160 degrees. Here is a link that might be useful: Easy Italian Spiced Pork

Banana Cream Pie 2 cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch pinch of salt Mix together and cook in microwave for 6 or 8 minutes stirring every 2 minutes. Each microwave is different. When it is thick stir in 4 egg yolks. Add 3 or 4 sliced bananas that have been put in orange or lemon juice or I use 7-up so they dont turn black. Put in either a baked pie crust or a graham cracker crust. You can make a meringue for on the pie with the egg yolks. I have never put the meringue on the graham cracker crust though. I like whip cream on it better. Coconut cream pie use the same recipe as above but add a 1/2 cup of toasted coconut instead of bananas. I toast the coconut in the microwave starting out a minute at a time and then stirring it and then less time each time. If you dont stir it around it will burn in some places and it will burn very quickly so watch it closely