The Rub Down: Pork Chops

Once I found rubs, BBQ sauces just don't measure up.

 I bought this rub from the butcher where I bought the chops. Walmart be damned! Go to your local butcher. You'll pay about $2 more but the difference in quality and flavor is worth a million dollars. Try it, you will be supporting a small local business in your community that buys from farmers in your town. And the service, wow...the service! My butchers name is Don and he owns the place. Who cut the steaks in your freezer?

 Rub in a few tablespoons of the pork rub on either side. And bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer show 160 degrees. Don't over cook or it will become dry. 

 I cut the pork chop in half and served with baked potato and steamed broccoli. YUM!

Chicken Pot, Chicken Pot, Chicken Pot Pie

I love chicken pot pie!
Don't tell my family but I use this as a leftovers dinner meld. I blend in any and all leftovers I may have. No one has to know. I won't tell that you dropped in leftover ham or sausage from breakfast.

I made this in a casserole dish, you can use a pie plate if you want that pie look to it. Casserole dishes are good for scoop and serve dinners. I also put tons of veggies in mine.

I'm going to give your a recipe I use as a guideline but the joy in a casserole is you can add, omit or change the ingredients to suit your families taste buds and it doesn't harm the meal at all.

Chicken Pot Pie

1-26oz can of Cream of Chicken soup
3 chicken breast (boneless skinless)
2 cups of mixed frozen veggie

Topping
1 cup Bisquick
1 cup milk (or water) depending on what your mix calls for)


Add the soup, cooked and browned chicken and frozen veggies into the pie pan or casserole dish. I like lots and lots of veggies in mine as you can see. I used yellow carrots, broccoli, green beans, red peppers & corn.









Mix the Topping in a separate dish and pour over top of dish.









Bake for 30-45 minutes until bubbly and brown.

Fresh out of the oven

I always make two of these at once and take one to my father in law. He loves them. Make an extra & take to a friend or family. They will love it!

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