Easy Summer Meals: Meal #2

Corn-on-the-cob, how do I love thee!  Let me count the ways. I could eat fresh corn-on-the cob every day!  This meal was super easy.  Prep your corn and slice the squash.

The menu: pork chops, corn-on-the cob, and squash. You will see some fresh green beans...ignore those.  I was trying it out....FAILED! If anyone knows how to grill green beans, please let me know.

I put the corn on the grill first. Turn it slightly every couple of minutes.  I drizzled a little butter and Kosher salt on the cobs every once in a while. Be careful, the flames will try to get you when you do this! Season one side of the chops with seasoning salt and garlic salt.  Place the seasoned side down.  Season the backside. Place squash on the grill and season. Turn as needed.

P.S.  I don't always cook pork chops.  The package had 6 in it. Three for one meal, and three more for a meal a couple of days later.

Easy Summer Meals: Meal #1

I LOVE cooking on the grill in the warmer months. Clean up is easy, and my husband usually does the cooking and I just have to prep the food.

One night last week, we made Asian Grilled Pork Chops.  I got the recipe from a Bruno's ad that came in the mail. Check out these YUMMY puppies!

In addition to the pork chops, we grilled some fresh summer squash.  I used a little EVOO and sprinkled them with Kosher salt.

I also sliced up a tomato and cucumber for a nice, cool addition to our plates!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the vibrant colors of summer.  Now, for the recipe.

Asian Grilled Pork Chops

1 TBSP soy sauce

1TBSP vegetable oil

1/2 TBSP honey

1/2 TBSP fresh lime juice

1/2 TBSP ground ginger

1 large garlic clove, smashed (I used the jar of the minced garlic)

The recipe calls for 8 thin, center-cut pork chops (about 1 3/4 pounds).  I used 3 bone-in thin, center-cut pork chops. 

2 scallions, chopped (I used green onions.  I don't know the difference.)

Preparation:

Combine soy sauce, oil, honey, lime juice, ginger and garlic in a large zip-top bag. (I must admit, I didn't read carefully, and I add my green onions to the bag. Oh, well.) SMUSH it all together. :) Add pork chops, squeeze air out, seal and turn to coat pork.  Chill for 15 minutes (I prepared them about an hour ahead of grilling time). Prepare a grill or grease a grill pan and place over medium heat.  When hot, add chops and cook until nicely marked and just cooked through, about 7 minutes total, turning once.  Transfer chops to a platter and let stand for 3 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with scallions.