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RECIPE Nothing says down-home goodness like sweet and savory pork chops with a side

of green beans. Make them for your guests the next time you’re hosting, and we
Baked Apple guarantee they’ll leave asking for the recipe.
Pork Chops with
Green Beans WHAT YOU NEED
• 4 Tbsps olive oil, divided • 2 apples, peeled, cored,
• 4 pork chops (8 oz each), ¾ and sliced
– 1 inch thick, bone-in • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped • 3 Tbsps maple syrup
• Salt and freshly ground • 2 Tbsps chopped fresh
black pepper to taste parsley leaves
• 16 oz green beans, • 3 cloves garlic, minced
trimmed • 2 Tbsps brown sugar
• 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 4

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly in a single layer onto a prepared apples, brown sugar, cinnamon,
oil a baking sheet or coat with baking sheet. Drizzle green and nutmeg. Cook, stirring
nonstick spray. beans with olive oil and sprinkle occasionally, until apples just
2. In a large skillet over medium- with garlic; season with salt and begin to soften, about 3 to 4
high heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil. pepper, to taste. Place into oven minutes. Stir in maple syrup,
Rub both sides of the pork chops and roast until pork is completely stirring occasionally until the
with sage; season with salt and cooked through, reaching an sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
pepper, to taste. Add to skillet internal temperature of 145°F, 5. Serve pork chops immediately,
and sear both sides until golden about 12 – 15 minutes. topped with apple mixture,
brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Return skillet to medium-high garnished with parsley, if
3. Place pork chops and green beans heat and melt butter. Add desired.

RECIPE If you’re hungry for hearty, this savory potato sausage soup will hit the spot. Whip it

up when you’re feeling chilly or as the inaugural dish of slow cooker season.
Potato Sausage
Soup WHAT YOU NEED

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 15 oz can diced tomatoes,
• 1 small yellow onion, diced with liquid
• 1 lb Italian sausage • 15 oz can white beans, with
liquid
• 2 potatoes, cubed • 4.5 cups low sodium
• 2 stalks celery, diced vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 carrot, diced • 1 tsp parsley

HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 3

1. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. 3. Add the sausage, onion mixture and remaining
Add onions and cook until soft. ingredients to a slow cooker. Set on low for 6-8
2. Next, add sausage and cook until browned. Drain. hours, or high for 4-6 hours.
4. Serve warm and garnish with parsley as desired.

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