Southern Fare
Bon Appétit March Winds Will Bring Warm Temps By Scarlett Cook
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s we wait for Mother Nature to let us have spring we just have to be patient. It will arrive with all the wonderful flowers and blossoms they are a true sign that warmer weather is here. So enjoy Saint Patrick’s Day and don’t moan too loudly over the loss of an hour’s sleep.
Apple Stuffed Pork Chops 4 Servings 4 1” Thick pork chops w/ pocket cut in each one Apple stuffing Salt and Pepper 1 Tablespoon butter 3 Tablespoons water Apple Stuffing 1 Cup soft breadcrumbs 1/4 Cup diced apple, peeled 3 Tablespoons diced onion 3 Tablespoons diced raisins, optional 1/2 Teaspoon salt Pinch of black pepper Pinch of sage 1 1/2 Tablespoons butter, melted Combine all ingredients; mix well. Stuff pockets of pork chops with stuffing mix and secure pockets with toothpicks. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Melt butter in large heavy skillet and brown chops on both sides. Add water, cover skillet and simmer on medium low heat for 45 – 50 minutes or until chops are tender. Marinated Green Beans 6 Servings 2 16-Ounce green beans, drained well 1 Small onion sliced and separated into rings 3 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 Cup rice vinegar 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 Cup vegetable oil
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1 Teaspoon salt 1/2 Teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 Teaspoon dried basil 1/2 Teaspoon dried tarragon Combine beans and onions in bowl. In jar (or other liquid spill proof container) combine sugar and vinegar and shake until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients and shake to blend. Pour over beans, cover and chill for 8 hours.
