Light Pork

Why Reinvent the Wheel? – Pork Chops and Broccoli with Garlic Oyster Sauce

February 25, 2013
Broccoli in Garlic Oyster Sauce

When a craving for Asian food strikes, Mike and I head to Chan’s in Woodinville, Washington.  We love to sit in the bar, watch whatever sports game is on the television, and order a tableful of our favorite dishes. It’s a good thing this happens on rare occasions, or we’d go broke. There isn’t an [...]

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Want Your Family to Eat Their Greens? Serve them with Rosemary Crusted Pork Chops

July 23, 2012
Rosemary Encrusted Pork Chops

The men in my family aren’t the least bit interested in eating their greens. They don’t care that those lovely leaves are healthy for them – as far as they’re concerned, anything green doesn’t belong on their plate. But if I add meat to the menu?

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I’m Ready for the Weekend! Chipotle Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Corn Salad

May 18, 2012
Chipotle Pork and Roasted Corn Salad

I’m past ready to start the weekend by the time Friday rolls around. Before I hit the driveway I’m dreaming about sitting in a comfortable chair on my deck, watching my husband grill as we sip a glass of wine. I’m in heaven.

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Leftovers? No Compost Bin for Me! Chopped Pork, Broccoli and Chickpea Salad

March 30, 2012

When our kids flew the coop and it was just the two of us, I had a tough time scaling down the size of my meals. That was several years ago, and I still cook enough for four people – if not eight to ten! Thus the need to use up leftovers.

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Time for a Change – Balsamic Marinated Pork Chops

November 28, 2011
Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

As much fun as eating Thanksgiving leftovers can be, it’s time for a change, and I’m craving pork and beans. Why pork and beans? I have no idea, but once a craving hits, I can’t let it go.

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Celebrating the End of Football Season with a Savory Herbed Pork Roast

November 20, 2011
Picture from the Bellevue Reporter, Chad Coleman

After a long football season, it’s all over until next year. For those teams talented and determined enough to make it to the playoffs, it’s always bittersweet when the magic ends. Especially in the Rimkus household.

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Time for a Change! Pork Chops with Zucchini and Spicy Yogurt Sauce

June 20, 2011
Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce and Zucchini Noodles

Every so often this blog needs some housekeeping – just a little sprucing up and a fresh look. Much like when you rearrange a room in your house, when I look at this blog every day, I want to shake things up a bit.

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Pork Cacciatore and Slim & Scrumptious Winners

June 10, 2011
Pork Cacciatore

I’ve had fun with Joy Bauer’s recipes, but now it’s time to create a few family pleasing meals of my own.

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Give Credit Where Credit Is Due! Pork Chops with Apples and Thyme

April 25, 2011
Pork Chops and Apples

This is a funny title for a blog post about a pork chop recipe, isn’t it? I decided it was past time to give Grandma Karen credit for teaching me the basics of cooking.

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What’s For Dinner? I’m Starving! Gingery Pork Fried Rice

February 21, 2011
Scrumptious Pork Fried Rice

You would think I was talking about my husband or children asking the usual question – What’s for dinner?! You would be wrong. My children are grown and gone, and my husband is never as hungry as I am when he gets home from work. I’m usually famished! It’s not that I don’t eat all [...]

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