Category: Wine

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3/4 cup dry lentils
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/4 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese, divided

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring twice. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Ingredients

3/4 cup pickled ginger
4 cups shredded cabbage, green or red
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup peanuts, crushed
1/4 cup mirin (sweetened Asian wine)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
4 scallions, sliced

Directions

Combine all.

Ingredients

3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons ground mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, orange juice, ginger, garlic, mustard, and brown sugar. Pour over meat in a shallow container. Make sure all meat is submerged in marinade. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
4 boneless pork chops
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, brown chops over medium-high heat. Transfer to slow cooker.

In the same pan, cook onion in oil over medium heat until browned. Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper, and cook until these vegetables are soft. Mix in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and white wine. Season with Italian seasoning, basil, and garlic. Pour over pork chops in slow cooker.

Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours. To serve, place a slice of cheese over each chop, and cover with sauce.