Pork, Potatoes, and Veggies

Pork, potatoes, and veggies

10 oz broccoli, cauliflower, & carrots in cheddar cheese sauce

12 oz all natural broccoli cuts

1 lb pork loin (sliced into 4 or 5 chops)

10 oz sweet potato medallions

12 ounce Russet potato cubed

1 ounce olive oil

Spices

Cumin, Garlic, Cinnamon, Salt, Pepper, Paprika, ??

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix your choice of spices together (I used about even amounts of each of the spices listed above).

Peel and slice the potatoes, toss with olive oil, sprinkle with ½ of the spice mixture and spread into an even layer on a cookie sheet (I used my stoneware bar pan). Roast for 20 minutes and then turn the potatoes over. Roast for an additional 20 minutes or until done.

Meanwhile cook mixed vegetables together (according to package directions).

Heat grill pan

Toss pork chops with remainder of the spice mixture, grill to medium well.

Nutrition analysis

Calories 358 | Carbs 35 | Fat 13 | Protein 28 | Sugar 8 | Fiber 6

Broiled grapefruit… yeah Broiled.. with an “r”

I have read several blogs lately about the idea of broiled grapefruit, and it is an intriguing idea. I saw one recipe ranging from simple (cut in half, sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and butter) to decadent (brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, oats, etc…) and while each recipe has its own merits I wanted something different.

I have never been a traditional grapefruit eater, I do use a grapefruit spoon or knife. I typically peel and eat them like an orange. If it is particularly tart I might sprinkle some sugar on the sections. However lately I have been peeling the fruit with a knife and cutting into sections. This way I can make it portable and fairly easy to eat. Here is a quick video on how to peel a grapefruit http://youtu.be/1tbf9fGAC10.

So I peeled my fruit and a sliced it into patties (?)

I mixed a pinch of salt with a  ½ teaspoon of sugar and about  ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and the sprinkled on top of the grapefruit. Placed under the broiler for 5-7 minutes. 

I really liked the flavor, it was interesting to have a warm citrus and the little bit of spice was tasty. I think I will double the amount of topping and broil for just a minute or two longer. 

Enjoy! Now go broil something! 

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