This simple and savory marinade transforms plain pork chops into something wonderfully Italian. For a casual dinner party, serve the hot chops with a crisp, cool salad of arugula and chopped tomatoes dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The marinade is also good on boneless chops or pork tenderloins.

ready in about an hour and 10 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dry white wine
  • Tbs. olive oil
  • sugar
  • Tbs. chopped fresh sage
  • Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary

From the Lake Holm Ward Cookbook

You might need to buy:
  • cayenne pepper
  • water
  • ketchup
  • brown sugar
  • pork chops
  • vinegar
  • worcestershire sauce
  • paprika
ready in about 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • large egg
  • toasted sesame oil
  • ground white pepper

CALORIES 194(27% from fat); FAT 5.8g (sat 1.7g,mono 2.2g,poly 1.1g); PROTEIN 25.4g; CHOLESTEROL 68mg; CALCIUM 37mg; SODIUM 574mg; FIBER 0.9g; IRON 2mg; CARBOHYDRATE 8.7g

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • hoisin sauce
  • sliced green onions
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • Cooking spray
  • sesame seeds

CALORIES 277(34% from fat); FAT 10.5g (sat 3.8g,mono 4.7g,poly 0.8g); PROTEIN 38.8g; CHOLESTEROL 105mg; CALCIUM 48mg; SODIUM 669mg; FIBER 0.5g; IRON 1.4mg; CARBOHYDRATE 4.3g

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • light brown sugar
  • salt
  • paprika
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • ground cumin
  • dry mustard
  • ground allspice
  • ground red pepper
  • Cooking spray

If your chops are on the thinner side, check their internal temperature after the initial sear. If they are already at the 140-degree mark, remove them from the skillet and allow them to rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes, then add the platter juices and glaze ingredients to the skillet and proceed with step 3. If your chops are closer to 1 inch thick, you may need to increase the simmering time in step 2.

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • sesame seeds
  • light brown sugar
  • orange juice
  • Dijon mustard
  • mirin
  • soy sauce
  • finely grated fresh ginger
  • Table salt and ground black pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • toasted sesame oil
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable broth
  • kosher salt
  • light brown sugar
  • ice
  • kosher salt
  • dried apple slices
  • olive oil
  • chicken broth
  • coarsely ground black pepper
  • dried thyme
ready in about 30 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • seasoning salt
  • black pepper
ready in about 30 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • pork chops
  • all-purpose flour
  • water
ready in about 240 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • garlic -- minced
  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • honey