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Mediterranean Green Bean Salad

A super flavorful and healthy side dish that pairs well with just about any sandwich or grilled protein. This dish is also chock-full of nutrients and probiotics. This recipe can easily be altered by adding in items such as artichoke hearts, olives or a cured meat to make it a one dish meal.

Tropical Caribbean Pork Chops

Kick back, put your sunglasses on and enjoy a taste of the islands!  This recipe is what we Floridians call Floribbean flavors.  It combines traditional fried pork chops with a strong island influence and hint of Asian flare. Tangy, sweet and salty with a hint of heat.  It’s all there!  Served here over a bed of coconut sticky rice and garnished with Thai basil and unsweetened shaved coconut.

Maple, Peach Whiskey Glazed Salmon

The glaze for this dish is sweet, smoky, tangy and screams southern!  I used it on a 1.5 lb piece of salmon but there was plenty left over.  It would also be delicious with other seafood, pork or chicken   CandiAnne’s Note: We were stationed at Fort Drum, NY for 4 1/2 years and maple weekend is a huge thing there. You can visit numerous producers, taste their wares, and grab some syrup or other goodies on your way out. In 2007 while visiting the various producers I picked up a bunch of recipe pages on all sorts of categories …

Flavorful Israeli Pearl Couscous

Israeli (pearl) Couscous is round pasta that is larger than regular couscous.  It absorbs the liquid that it is cooked in and is a great substitute for rice.  I substituted the water with white wine and a smoked pork broth but any broth will work.  It is pictured here served with Jackie’s Spiced Tomato Pork Chops and Parmesan Baked Cauliflower.

Jackie’s Spiced Tomato Pork Chops

If you like pork chops and tomatoes this recipe is a must-try!  It’s bursting with flavor and like most simmered, tomato-based recipe tastes even better as a leftover.  The pork is falling off the bone tender.  In the photo, it is served with parmesan roasted cauliflower and pearl couscous cooked with wine and smoked pork broth.  Enjoy!!

Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Slaw

Add some flair to this American classic with a hint of spice and some tropical fruit. This is a very simple recipe with amazing flavors!  Pairs well with any grilled protein or served on top of a burger or hot dog.  Give it a try.  It will change the way you think about coleslaw!