Pork loin chop with apple slaw

Preparation Time 15 minutes (plus marinating)

Cooking Time 20 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 pork loin chops, rind removed

2 tbsp plus ¼ cup extra of virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, smashed

½ bunch of sage

1 knob of butter

Apple sauce

4 Granny Smith apples, chopped

2 tsp butter

1 cinnamon stick

¼ cup sugar

2 tsp ginger, grated

½ vanilla pod, split

Juice of 1 lemon

Pinch of salt

½ cup mayonnaise

Apple Slaw

¼ small white cabbage, shredded thinly

¼ small red cabbage, shredded thinly

1 Granny Smith Apple, cut into julienne strips

Cooking Instructions:

1. Rub pork chops with a combination of 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove of garlic and ¼ bunch sage, cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight if possible.

2. Wipe off marinade and cook the chops in a hot pan in ¼ cup of olive oil until golden, allowing approximately 4 minutes each side.  Add to the pan the butter, remaining sage and garlic and allow to foam and brown the butter, basting the chops several times.  Remove chops and rest covered for 6 - 8 minutes. Serve with the Apple Slaw.

3. To make the apple sauce, place apples, butter, cinnamon stick, sugar, ginger and vanilla into a saucepan and cook on a low heat until soft, stirring often. Remove the vanilla and cinnamon and discard.  Blend with a hand mixer until sauce is smooth, add lemon juice and cool.

4. Stir in mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper.  Combine cabbage and apples and stir through apple mixture and season to taste.

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5 superfoods for the heart

To prevent heart attacks, avoid sick food and eating foods rich in nutrients, fiber and healthy fats.

 

 

A healthy diet for the heart

Amanda Gardner

While deaths from heart disease has declined in recent years, remains the number one killer of Americans. The good news is that we now know a lot about the prevention of cardiovascular disease, which includes both strokes and heart attacks.

 

Clearly healthy eating and living (such as exercising more!) Can make a big difference.

 

Read on to see what you should include in your diet to keep her happy Ticker in the coming decades.

Salmon

Salmon and other fatty fish such as sardines and mackerel are superstars heart healthy foods. This is because they contain large amounts of omega-3, shown in studies to reduce the risk of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (accumulation of plaque in the arteries) and lower triglycerides. The American Heart Associationre commends eating fish and oily fish, preferably at least twice a week. Omega-3 fatty acids are also available as dietary supplements.

Oatmeal

Oats are rich in soluble fiber can reduce cholesterol. "It acts like a sponge in the digestive tract and absorbs cholesterol so it is eliminated from the body and is not absorbed into the bloodstream," says Lauren Graf, a cardiac health, nutritionist and co-registered program at Montefiore Medical Center in the city New -Jorko. Graf Avoid instant oatmeal, which often contain sugar, and the game rather than traditional oats or quick cooking. Other whole grains such as bread, pasta and Ordovician sands is also good for the heart, while they still contain the entire grain

 

Blueberries

Not only do blueberries, but strawberries and other fruits as well. According to a recent study, women between 25 and 42 who ate more than three servings of blueberries and strawberries a week had a 32% lower risk of heart attack compared to those who ate the least. The study authors attributed the profit of compounds known as anthocyanins, flavonoids (which are antioxidants) that may decrease blood pressure and dilates blood vessels. Anthocyanins give your red and blue plants

Dark chocolate

Several studies have shown that dark chocolate can benefit your heart, including one in 2012, which found that daily consumption of chocolate can reduce non-fatal heart attacks and strokes in people at high risk for these problems. The findings apply only white chocolate, ie :, chocolate made by at least 60-70% cocoa. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids called polyphenols, which can help blood pressure, coagulation, andin flammation. Unfortunately, the milk chocolate and more chocolate bars do not make the grade when it comes to protecting your

 

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45 Baby Names that Mean Music

For some parents, the definition of a name is just as important as the sound. Music is universal and names with musical definitions make great choices for your little ones. Musical names come from many countries and heritages. They have simple and creative spellings and various sound options. Let's take a look at the great name options that have musical definitions.

(1) Shira: (female) Shira is Hebrew for song. I love the sound of Shira!

(2) Apollo: (male) Meaning God of music and poetry, this Greek name is a strong choice for a baby boy.

(3) Ranit: (male or female) Hebrew for song, Ranit is a great choice for a little boy or girl.

(4) Nazim: (male) Nazim is Indian for song and has a great sound. Naz is a great nickname as well.

(5) Alahya: (female) This Indian name means musical tone or color. It's so beautiful and I love the spelling.

(6) Lirit: (female) This Hebrew name means lyrical and has a great simple sound. It's like a better Merrit.

(7) Dewon: (male) Dewon is Irish for song and fits right into the popular sound for boys names today.

(8) Melody: (female) Melody is of Greek origin and is a wonderful choice. The melody is the most important part of a song!

(9) Roni: (male or female) Hebrew for song, Roni could work on a little boy or girl.

(10) Saron: (male or female) Meaning his song in Hebrew, Saron has a wonderful sound to it.

(11) Aria: (female) This English name means gentle music. It's more of an obvious choice musically speaking, but still beautiful.

(12) Philomela: (female) This Greek name means lover of music. It is a bit of a mouthful, but fits right in with Gabriella or Isabella.

(13) Leron: (male) The Arabic meaning of Leron means the song is mine. It's a wonderful definition for your child and has a great, modern sound.

(14) Sora: (female) Sora is Native American for chirping songbird. It's a softer Zora and has such a pretty sound.

(15) Brage: (male) This is the Norwegian name for the god of music. It has a really cool sound.

(16) Rina: (female) Rina is Hebrew for joyous song. It's beautiful and is a great choice for parents who don't like nicknames.

(17) Alima: (female) Alima is an Arabic name that means learned in dance or music. It has a simple spelling and a pretty sound to it.

(18) Lark: (male or female) The American meaning of Lark is songbird. I think it could work on a boy or girl.

(19) Ranim: (male or female) Arabic for reciting in a sing song voice, Ranim is a wonderful choice for your baby boy or girl.

(20) Cadence: (female) This American name means musical beat. It another choice that is a bit more obvious, but has such a great sound and energy to it.

(21) Philyra: (female) Like Philomela, Philyra means lover of music. It is a simpler spelling, so much more relate-able for modern parents.

(22) Chantal: (female) From the French verb to sing, Chantal is a beautiful name with many alternate spelling choices.

(23) Binali: (female) With the cute nickname Nali, the Hindi name Binali is a beautiful choice. It means musical instrument.

(24) Piper: (male or female) Piper literally means a flute player. It's gender bending, so you can consider it for your baby boy or girl.

(25) Lyric: (female) Lyric is Greek for melodic word. While it is obvious, I love this name!

(26) Aika: (male or female) Aika means love song in Japanese. It has such a great definition and a very unique sound.

(27) Ruana: (female) This Hindi name means musical instrument and the nickname Ru is absolutely adorable.

(28) Musetta: (female) Musetta is French for a song. It is a really pretty name and frilly as well. I like Muse and Etta as nicknames.

(29) Bethany: (female) This is a recognizable name that means house of music in Hebrew. It's a great way to honor music and your daughter, without the name being that out there.

(30) Charmaine: (female) In Latin, Charmaine means to sing. It has a pretty sound and is definitely a bold choice.

(31) Harper: (male or female) This name literally means harp player. It's gaining popularity and can be used on a little boy or girl.

(32) Carol: (female) The French meaning of Carol is melody and song. You could also do Carolyn, Caroline, or Carollie.

(33) Daina: (female) Daina means song in Lithuania. It's a cooler spelling then Dana, and is easy to say.

(34) Jaron: (male) Meaning to shout and sing in Hebrew, Jaron is a really cool choice for your baby boy. It is much cooler than Jayden!

(35) Gita: (female) Gita is Hindi for song and has such a cute energy and sound.

(36) Kotone: (male) Kotone means harp sound in Japanese. I really like the cool sound to this name. It's very strong.

(37) Mavis: (female) This name has a very unique sound, but is super easy to spell. It is the name of a bird that means song thrush.

(38) Carmen: (female) The Latin and Spanish definition of Carmen is song. It's also the name of a beautiful opera.

(39) Riya: (female) Riya means singer in Hindi. It can also be spelled Ria, but I really love it with the "y."

(40) Zamir: (male) Hebrew for songbird, Zamir is an awesome choice for your baby boy. I love Z names, and this is a great way to take a departure from Zachary.

(41) Chyna: (female) Chyna means musical instrument. If you are a music lover who loves place names, this could be your top choice.

(42) Harmony: (female) Another obvious choice, Harmony is a great option for parents who want a recognizable musical choice.

(43) Kousan: (male) In Armenian, Kousan means singer. I really love the sound of this name, and think it should be on any music lovers list of possiblities.

(44) Zimri: (male) Zimri means my music in Hebrew. It has a really cool, unique sound and would make a great choice!

(45) Calliope: (female) Meaning beautiful voice in Greek, Calliope has such a cool sound and a great nickname in Calli.

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Asian Pork with vegetables and noodles

Serves: 4 10 minutes prep time 10 minutes cook time

Ingredients

• 450 g trim pork steaks, cut into strips
• 1-2 tbsp sesame oil
• salt and pepper
• 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 x 400g packet Wattie’s frozen Wok Creations Stir-Fry Malaysian style vegetables.
• 400 g udon or hokkien noodles
• 210g packet Wattie's Wok Creations Honey Soy Stir Fry Sauce

Method

1. Season the pork with the sesame oil, salt and pepper. Quickly stir-fry in a hot wok, this may be best done in two batches. Remove pork from wok and keep warm.

2. Add the onion and stir-fry about one minute before adding in the Wattie’s frozen Wok Creations Stir-Fry Malaysian style vegetables .

3. Add the noodles, Wattie's Wok Creations Honey Soy Stir-Fry Sauce and return the pork to the wok. Toss over a high heat until hot. Serve in bowls. If wished garnish with cashew, peanuts or toasted sesame seeds.

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Binagoongang Baboy Recipe (Pork in Shrimp Paste)

Binagoongang Baboy or Pork in Shrim Paste is a Filipino Pork dish that is perfect to eat with lots and lots of white rice. the name of this dish literally means pork in shrim paste or pork cooked with shrimp paste. “Bagoong” is a Filipino (Tagalog) term for Shrimp paste, while pork is called “baboy”.

I consider pork in shrimp paste as an everyday dish. I usually have this for dinner and I also make many versions of this dish — some versions us hot chili peppers, and there are the sweet and salty version. This binagoongang baboy recipe (also called pork binagoongan) is a simple non-spicy version. I added fried eggplants to help balance the flavor — this means that it can prevent us form eating too much rice.

I am using cooked shrimp paste for this recipe. You can use the ready-to-eat-shrimp paste that comes in bottles. Barrio Fiesta and Kamayan are good brands. If you want to cook your own bagoong, check out this how to cook shrimp paste post.

Try this Binagoongang Baboy Recipe (Pork in Shrimp Paste). Let me know what you think.

 

Binagoongang Baboy Recipe (Pork in Shrimp Paste)

 

Author:  Vanjo Merano

• Serves: 4

• Serving size: 4

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  60 mins

Total time:  1 hour 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs. pork shoulders, cut into cubes
• ¼ cup shrimp paste (cooked)
• 2 medium plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2½ cups beef broth
• 1 medium Chinese eggplant, sliced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a cooking pot.
2. Pan fry the sliced eggplants for 3 minutes per side. Remove the fried eggplants and place in a plate. Set aside.
3. On the same pan, add the garlic, tomato, and onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until both onions and tomatoes are soft.Note: add more cooking oil if needed.
4. Add the pork slices in. Cook until the color of the pork turns light brown.
5. Pour-in the beed broth. Let boil. Cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until the pork is tender.
6. Add the shrimp paste. Stir and cook in low to medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Note: there should still be some liquid in the pot. If the pot is almost dry, add 1 cup of beef broth.
7. Add the fried eggplant.
8. Tranfer to a serving plate.
9. Serve. Share and enjoy!

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