Mother’s Day Recipes to Make Her Feel Special

Pork Chops Bada Bing

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sean Kanan, author of the Modern Gentleman:  Cooking and Entertaining with Sean Kanan

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Ketchup
• 1 tsp Chinese chili paste
• 1 TBSP orange marmalade
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup pineapple
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 shallot
• 4 boneless pork chops
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients together in a quart-size resealable bag.  Place in the refrigerator until ready to cook.  They can be marinated overnight if desired.
2. Preheat the grill or if you don’t have a grill, you can use the broiler in your oven.
3. Remove the pork loins from the bag and place them on the grill or under the broiler.  Cook for about 7 minutes on each side until cooked to the desired temperature on a meat thermometer.
4. Garnish with papaya and paprika if desired.

Notes:  Serves 4.

Braised Red Cabbage

Ingredients:

• 1 red cabbage
• 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar 
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 TBSP minced garlic
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Chop cabbage into 2” long strands.
2. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
3. Add cabbage and sauté until the cabbage is slightly softened.
4. Add garlic, apple cider vinegar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and balsamic vinegar.
5. Stir together.
6. Add chicken stock then reduce heat and cover.
7. Simmer for approximately 7-10 minutes until liquid reduces.

Notes:  Serves 4.

Raise a glass to toast your mom with something extra festive to thank her for all her love and support!

Champagne Punch Cocktail

Recipe Courtesy of Marathons and Motivation @marathonandmotivation

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle of Chilled Champagne or Prosecco (like Fitvine Wine Prosecco)
• 1 pint of lemon sorbet or your favorite flavor!
• Fresh fruit or edible flowers for garnish. I like to use lavender and other edible flowers.

Instructions:

1. Chill your glasses for 30 minutes to an hour before using them.
2. Fill each glass with 2 to 3 small scoops of sorbet.
3. Slowly add chilled Champagne or Prosecco.
4. Garnish with fresh fruit or flowers.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

A sweet treat to finish off her special day!

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