Crockpot Apple Cranberry Pork Chops

I came up with the ingrediants for this yummy and sweet Pork Chop Dish. Enjoy!

Ingrediants:
4 Boneless Pork Chops
1 Can Cranberry Sauce
1 Can Applesauce (8oz.)
1/2 Cup Cranberry Juice or Apple Juice
1/4 Cup Dried Cranberry's (Optional)
1/8 Cup Sugar (Optional)
1 TBS Dijon Mustard or Spicy Brown Mustard
1 TBS Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (Optional, but if withhold I would recommend 1/2 tsp of Cloves)
1/4 Cup Cold Water
2 TBS Corn Starch
1/4 Tsp Salt
Dash of Pepper

Method:
Put Pork Chops in Crockpot. Add the Cranberry and Applesauce to the crockpot, no need to mix beforehand just stir in pot. Add Juice, Dried Cranberry's, Sugar, and Mustard, and Jamaican Jerk Seasoning. Cook in Crockpot for 4-6 hrs on high, or 7-8 hours on low or until the meat is tender.
When cooking is complete mix together the cold water and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add in the cooking juices and bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Salt and Pepper and Serve over Chops.

This is also really good served over brown rice or whole grain noodles. Stuffing also makes a great side dish with this meal.

Remember, one serving of meat is the size of a deck of cards.

Spinach Artichoke Pasta

Ingredients:
8 oz. pasta, cooked according to package instruction
1 large or 2 small chicken breast, cubed
2 t. veg. or olive oil
½ C. onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & pepper
1 T. butter
1 can artichokes, chopped
1 C. packed chopped spinach
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 C. cream cheese, softened
1/2 C. sour cream
½ C. chicken stock
½ C. half and half
6 oz. parmesan cheese, grated
2 T. hot sauce
salt & pepper

Method:
1. Cook pasta, drain and set aside.
2. In a large skilled heat oil or medium/high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for a couple minutes or until onion starts to become translucent.

3. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until chicken is done and juices run clear.

4. Add the butter and cook until melted. Add the artichokes, spinach and tomatoes.

5. Stir in cream cheese, and sour cream. Cook until they are melted and incorporated into the mixture.

6. Add the chicken stock, half and half, parmesan cheese, and hot sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated through. Salt and pepper to taste.

7. Pour the mixture into a large casserole dish, top with additional parmesan cheese and bake at 350 .