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4 (4 ounce) lean boneless pork loin chops1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive or canola oil, divided2 cups sliced red onion (1/2 inch slices)1 large tart apple – peeled and chopped3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth

1/3 cup rice wine vinegar1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium1/4 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon sesame oil1 teaspoon hot chile oil2 Chilean Hass avocados2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed4 green onions, sliced1 sweet red pepper, seeded and diced1/2 cup cilantro or Italian parsley, chopped

2 teaspoons lemon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried rosemary1/4 cup white wine1 cup water2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing2 cloves garlic, minced1 lemon, juiced1 tablespoon lemon zest6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered

1 tablespoon Thai chili-garlic sauce1/2 tablespoon minced garlic3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/3 cup white wine1/2 cup heavy cream1/2 cup unsalted butter, softenedsalt and ground black pepper to taste