Vegan Pork Chops from Vegan Thyme

This lady has the right idea! I am so excited I discovered her blog.  She has a recipe for Vegan Breaded Pork Chops, Creamy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with Shitake Gravy and Green Beans! Yes, jackpot! The last time I remember eating a Pork Chop was in Elementary School.  I observed the making of Pork Chops in my Dad's kitchen many times as they were drudged in flour than placed in the popping grease (these were my favorite!)
 Pork chops were always served with something green (normally green beans) and Mashed Potatoes.  After viewing Kelly's recipe on Vegan Thyme I am motivated to put my kitchen skills to the test.


Vegan Pork Chops by Kelly at Vegan Thyme



The picture looks yummy and the recipe sounds great! Check back to see the results of this vegan take on a Southern favorite! Again, Thanks Kelly for letting me share your kitchen creativity! :)

My Cajun "Chick" Pasta

Coming home on Sunday from an exhausting weekend of skiing didn't leave me the energy to embark on a grocery trip.  Nor did I want fast food, pizza or the like.  Honestly, standing near the warm stove and playing with spices and food seemed like the perfect way to end my weekend. :)

I raided the pantry and settled on a box of mini farfalle pasta, bottle of olive oil, some Cajun spice, 2 cloves of garlic and grabbed what was left of some Morning Star Chicken Grillers or as I refer to it in this recipe, "Chick."



The  Cajun "Chick" Pasta

 

This meal was quick, cheap and easy.  It was also a good dish to make spicy.  I can always rely on spicy food to calm common cold symptoms.

I boiled the pasta, drained it, then added chopped garlic, olive oil and spice to the pan.  In a separate small pan I added a splash of olive oil and cooked the fake chicken for a couple of minutes.  I seasoned the "chick" with black pepper, Cayenne pepper, and Cajun Seasoning.  I topped my pasta with  grilled "chick" and shredded parmesan.  This dish was warm, tasty and indeed a good end to a fun filled weekend.