Pork Chops & Apples.

Here's a low prep recipe for boneless pork chops. All the ingredients go in the oven at once and bake for 45 minutes to an hour. That's long enough for a quick run on the treadmill - and still enough time to get the table set and call everyone to dinner!

• 4 boneless pork chops
• salt & pepper
• parsley
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 large apple, chopped
• 1/8 c honey
• 3/8 c orange juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line baking pan with foil and place pork chops in pan.  Sprinkle chops with salt, pepper, & parsley.  Spread chopped onion & apple over pork. Mix honey and orange juice together; pour over everything and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until pork is cooked through.  Enjoy with a fresh cooked vegetable and rice!

Vegetable & Sausage Saute.

This meal went together quickly and disappeared just as fast. Serve with fresh bread or brown rice and a salad.

• 1 package fully cooked chicken sausage, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 8-10 mushrooms, sliced
• 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes, in oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp chili powder

Saute sausage and onion over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.  Add pepper strips and mushrooms.  Cook another 5 minutes, tossing several times.  Add tomatoes and seasonings. Stir. Cover and cook 3 minutes more, until everything is heated through.  Peppers should still be brightly colored and slightly firm.  Serve and enjoy.