Spaetzle with Beef & Dill Gravy

A Mitchell family classic.

Spaetzle

Ingredients:

3 C. sifted flour

3 beaten eggs

1 1/4 C. milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Directions:

Mix and drop into boiling salted water with Spaetzle maker until floating (about 1 min)

Gravy:

2 lb round steak

flour

salt & pepper

3 cans cream of celery soup

1 T. dill

1 T. oregano

1 T. thyme

2 dill pickles, diced

Pour sauce over browned meat, slow cook in crock pot, add 1/3 c water for each can of soup, as needed.

Skillet Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Apples

 Carrie B. says "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner" from this Country Living Recipe.  Serves 4 in 30 min.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

Kosher salt and black pepper

1 tbsp. canola oil

1 (12-oz.) package shredded Brussels sprouts

1 sliced apple

1/2 sliced red onion

1 Chopped Garlic Clove

2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar

2 tsp. brown sugar

1/3 c. chopped toasted pecans

DIRECTIONS

1. Season chicken thighs with fresh thyme, and kosher salt and black pepper. Cook in canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
2. Add shredded Brussels sprouts, apple, red onion, and garlic clove to skillet. Cook, tossing, until Brussels sprouts are wilted and onion has softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in white balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. Return chicken to pan and top with toasted pecans.

Pork Tenderloin with Honey Garlic Sauce

 Recommended from Carrie B. from RecipeTinEats.

Course: Mains

Cuisine: Western

Keyword: Baked pork tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin

 Servings: 5

 Calories: 360cal

 Author: Nagi

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloin (pork fillet), 500g/1lb each (Note 1)
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
• 3 garlic cloves , very finely chopped

Pork Tenderloin Rub:

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Honey Garlic Sauce:

• 3 tbsp cider vinegar (Note 2)
• 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, light or all purpose (Note 2)
• 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
• Mix Sauce ingredients together.
• Mix Rub ingredients then sprinkle over the pork.
• Heat oil in a large oven proof skillet (Note 3) over high heat. Add pork and sear until golden all over.
• When pork is almost seared, push to the side, add garlic and cook until golden.
• Pour sauce in. Turn pork once, then immediately transfer to the oven.
• Roast 15 - 18 minutes or until the internal temperature is 68C / 155F (Note 4).
• Remove pork onto plate, cover loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes.
• Place skillet with sauce on stove over medium high heat, simmer rapidly for 3 minutes until liquid reduces down to thin syrup.
• Remove from stove, put pork in and turn to coat in sauce.
• Cut pork into thick slices and serve with sauce!

Notes

1. Pork tenderloin preparation (also called pork fillet) - if you see a thin transparent skin on it (that's called the silver skin) it is best to trim that off before cooking (but not a major deal if you don't). Some butchers do, some don't. Trimming excess fat is optional.

Note: Tenderloin is not the same as pork loin. Tenderloin is long and thin, loin is fatter. For loin, try this Slow Cooker Honey Butter Pork Loin recipe.

2. Subs:

• Cider vinegar - white wine vinegar, rice vinegar or champagne vinegar. OR 2 tbsp normal white vinegar.
• Soy Sauce - Use light or all purpose. Do not use dark soy sauce or sweet soy sauce.

3. Ovenproof skillet - if you don't have one, just transfer pork to tray to bake. Once baked, pour any juices on the tray into the skillet to make the sauce.

4. Internal Temperature of Cooked Pork (using a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of the thickest part)

* For no pink (pictured), take it out of the oven when the internal temperature of the pork is 155F/68C - around 16 to 18 minutes. After 5 minutes rest, it will be 160F/70C which is just cooked beyond pink (ie optimum juiciness without pinkness).

* For a slight blush of pink, take it out of the oven when the internal temperature of the pork is 150F/65C - takes 13 minutes. After 5 minute rest, it will be 155F/68C (which is just pink, as juicy as pork tenderloin can be).

5. Nutrition per serving, assuming 5 servings (200g/7oz pork per person)

Nutrition

Calories: 360cal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 661mg | Potassium: 749mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2.1mg

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

My SIL recommended this from Delish.  

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp. dried oregano

3 tbsp. butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

3 c. baby spinach

1/2 c. heavy cream

1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

Lemon wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. 
2. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst then add spinach and cook until spinach is beginning to wilt. 
3. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. 
4. Serve with lemon wedges.