Dijon mustard and orange marmalade create a spicy, sweet glaze for quick-cooking boneless pork chops. The secret to speedy cooking is to buy thin-cut pork chops or cut thick ones in half horizontally to make a {-inch thick chop.
Berries are in full season now. For this side dish, sweet strawberries combine with peppery arugula for a sweet and tangy salad.
Fred Tasker's wine suggestion: This sweet pork dish would go nicely with a sweet, rich pinot noir.
Helpful hints:
_Any type of fresh berries can be used instead of strawberries.
_Pecans or almonds can be used instead of walnuts.
_Any type of croutons can be used.
Countdown:
_Prepare all ingredients.
_Start pork chops.
_While pork chops cook, assemble salad.
Shopping list:
Here are the ingredients you'll need for tonight's Quick Fix Dinner.
To buy: 1 jar orange marmalade, 1 jar Dijon mustard, 1 small bottle hot pepper sauce, } pound thin cut boneless pork chops, 1 small container strawberries, 1 bag washed, ready-to-eat arugula, 1 small package walnut pieces and 1 package whole wheat croutons.
Staples: Olive oil, reduced-fat oil and vinegar dressing, salt and black peppercorns.
