Spiced Orange Pork

~Mike Austin

4 (4 oz.) boneless pork loin chops *

½ cup orange juice

1/4 cup orange marmalade

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Dash ground cayenne

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional

In large non stick skillet, over medium heat, brown pork chops on both sides. Add orange juice.

Reduce heat; and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. In a bowl combine marmalade, cornstarch, cinnamon, red pepper, and lemon juice. Combine well.

Pour into skillet cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Spoon sauce over pork chops. Garnish with parsley or sliced oranges.

4 servings - serve with steamed white rice.

Honey Mustard Ham Steak

~Mike Austin

1 lb ham steak

2 tablespoons honey mustard

Place ham steak on broiler pan. Spread ham with honey mustard. Broil 6 to 8 inches from heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until brown and bubbly (watch carefully to prevent burning)

4 servings

Roast Beef Roll-ups

~Mike Austin

1 (6 oz.) pkg. herb stuffing mix

1 2/3 cups water

1/4 cup butter or margarine

6 (2 oz.) slices cooked roast beef (from the deli), 1/4 inch thick

1 pkg your favorite gravy mix

Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package, using 1 2/3 cups water and 1/4 cup margarine.

Place stuffing mixture on each slice of roast beef. Roll up enclosing stuffing. Place beef rolls, seam side down, in an ungreased 8 inch square dish.

Prepare gravy according to packet directions. Heat and pour over beef rolls. Cover with microwave-safe waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH for 8 - 10 minutes, rotating dish once halfway through cooking.

6 servings