Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Pork Chop Steaks

 


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"This poor man's "steak" is really bone-in pork chops prepared to taste as rich and indulgent as steak, with mushrooms and a luscious, buttery pan sauce."  Comment from All Recipes

Perfect!!

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Skillet Pork Chops

 


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"Skillet pork chops are just the thing when you want a hearty, comforting meal with minimal effort and minimal cleanup. All of the cooking takes place in the skillet, and when the chops are done you’ll serve from there as well."  Comment from Taste of Home

Those pork chops look awesome, they are only missing mushrooms, in my opinion.

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Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

 


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"This recipe for crispy Mexican slow cooker pork carnitas was shared with me by a friend and it’s become one of those dishes I return to again and again. Quite simply, it’s freaking amazing and makes the most delicious carnitas I have had this side of the border.

I made a few tweaks to the recipe over the years, but the flavors are still authentic. Everything simmers in the slow cooker all day, making the pork super tender, then the carnitas are broiled in the oven, which makes the meat crispy and delicious.

That crispy outer texture with the tender juicy interior is what really makes these pork carnitas and not just slow roasted Mexican pork, so definitely do not skip this step!"

Comments from Amy of House of Nash Eats

Those pork carnitas are perfect!!  Love that they are made in the slow cooker and I can imagine how tender the pork is.  

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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

 


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"These air fryer shrimp are easy to make and can be served with a salad or on top of rice or pasta. They are also great as a cold appetizer."  Comment from All Recipes

I would love to just have a pile of that shrimp!!

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Gina's Sour Cream Pound Cake








There were many women in my life who influenced my cooking starting when I was a very young little girl.  Cooking always fascinated me.  One of these ladies was my next door neighbor who I called "Aunt Dot", a southern belle from North Carolina who taught me how to cook some of my best dessert and bread recipes.  Thank God I had the good sense to write many of her recipes down since I still use many of them to this day.  She was one of the best cooks ever!

This recipe is my variation of Aunt Dot's recipe for Sour Cream Pound Cake. I have made this since I was a teenager, when I was just learning how to cook and experimenting to make my recipes uniquely mine. This is one of my best recipes!


Sorry, I have no photos . . . 




INGREDIENTS


1 cup butter or margarine
3 cups sugar
6 eggs, separated
3 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 - 8 oz. carton sour cream
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond flavoring




DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Cream butter and 2 cups sugar.

Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well
after each addition.


Sift flour, soda and salt twice.

Add to creamed mixture alternatively
with sour cream.


Beat egg whites until stiff and add last
cup of sugar.


Mix and fold gently into batter.


Blend in flavoring.


Bake in a greased and floured tube pan for
1 to 1 1/2 hour.


Flour pans with 1 tbsp flour and 1 tbsp powdered sugar.

I bake for about an hour, checking for a golden brown crust.

Let stand 15 minutes before removing from pan.






I have experimented with this recipe by
 using different flavored 
extracts and flavoring,
but none came close to the almond flavoring.

For best results, use extracts instead of flavoring
. . . it makes a big difference in flavor.










Five Flavor Pound Cake

 


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"If you’ve ever flipped through a community or church cookbook, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a recipe for five flavor pound cake tucked among the classics. I’ve always been drawn to its charming name and its promise of big flavor in a simple Bundt. This cake definitely lives up to the hype.

With a rich, buttery base and the bold combination of five different extracts (vanilla, almond, coconut, lemon, and rum), it’s a celebration of old-school baking at its best. At first glance, the combination might seem a little odd, almost like a flavor experiment. But somehow, it works, blending into something sweet, warm, and wonderfully nostalgic.

It’s the kind of cake that works for any occasion, whether you’re bringing dessert to a potluck or just baking something special for yourself."  Comments from Bake or Break

Can't imagine how good this pound cake is just with the combination of all those extracts.

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Peanut Butter Banana Bread

 


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"Banana bread is quite likely the most popular quick bread variety—and as with any popular baked good, there are a whole lot of variations on the original. From Brown Butter Banana Bread to Dulce de Leche Banana Bread and Chai Caramel Banana Bread, you can put endless spins on banana bread, and this peanut butter banana bread is my current favorite.

Essentially, it takes a basic banana bread recipe and adds a generous amount of rich, creamy peanut butter. The result? An elevated flavor and texture, for even more deliciousness. (Plus, the peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats, so it’s a solid addition from a health standpoint too.)

A bit of cinnamon adds some warmth to the mix, while chopped nuts give the bread just the right amount of crunch. And, as with traditional banana bread, this recipe can be customized with a number of different add-ins and toppings."  Comments from Bake or Break

Peanut Butter Banana Bread sounds like a definite winner to me!

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