Chocolate Biscotti; Pork Chops with Peaches; Cooking Basics 101 concludes.

Post Date: 10 August 2016

Chocolate Biscotti

Although they are a dessert, I am not considering the chocolate biscotti I made yesterday part of my summer desserts project since I have made them so many times in the past.  They have proved to be a real favorite.  I made 4 dozen; some will go to friends I am visiting this coming weekend, some I took to my Sumi-e painting club last night, and the rest are to keep.

Another Quick Summer Weeknight Dinner – Pork Chops with Peaches

My neighbor went peach picking and gave me a bag of wonderful peaches.  First I made 2 Peach Clafoutis and gave her one.  Thinking about something else to make with them, I decided on Peaches with Pork Chops (and Peach Schnapps).

 
I started by cutting 2 peaches into ½ inch wedges, which I cooked in vegetable oil over medium heat for about 6 minutes.  I then removed the peaches to a plate, salted and peppered 2 pork chops, and placed them into the skillet. While the chops cooked over medium heat, I removed the skin from the peaches after they had cooled for a few minutes.  When the chops were done, I removed them from the pan and covered to keep warm.  I let the pan cool for a few minutes, then added a couple of tablespoons of Peach Schnapps to the skillet, then turned the heat to medium high to make a reduction sauce.  After the sauce thickened, I reduced the heat to low and returned the peaches to the skillet to warm them, then put in the pork chops and turned to coat both sides with the sauce.  It was delicious, and I will be adding this recipe to my repertoire for the Quick Weeknight Dinners class, but only if good peaches are available.  However, the next iteration of this class is December 6, 13, and 20, so maybe not this time.

Cooking Basics 101 Concludes

 

 

 

 

Pictured above are three of the Lemon Olive Oil Pound Cakes students made in last Sunday’s final session of Cooking Basics 101.  We had a lot of fun making these as well as a Tuscan Bean Salad, Vegetables in Parchment paper, and Salisbury Steaks.  The next Basics 101 class is on three Sundays in November, 6, 13, and 20.

 

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Upcoming Classes

Here are my classes for the fall term.  The Fall 2016 catalogue is now out.

October 15 and 22 – Saturday Morning – What’s for breakfast – Plum Center

October 30 – Sunday Afternoon – Bistro Lunch – Plum Center

November 6, 13, 20 – Sunday Afternoons – Cooking Basics 101 – Plum Center

December 6, 13, 20 – Tuesday Evenings – Quick Weeknight Dinners – Plum Center

To register for this class, or any ACE cooking classes, please go to:

http://www.fcps.edu/is/ace/specialinterest.shtml and scroll down to the Culinary section

 

While there, be sure to check out the other culinary courses offered by ACE’s excellent chef instructors.

Till next time, keep cooking.

Contact Chef Kevin at: KJBrady@fcps.edu