Mom's Apple Pie

I really should have put this here AGES ago. It would save me from having to look through FB messages trying to find it whenever I want to make it.

7 apples
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 pkg pie crusts

Peel and dice apples. Mix with cinnamon, salt, sugars.

Place one pie crust in a 9" pie plate. Fill with apple mixture. Dot with butter and sprinkle with vanilla, then put the top crust on. Cut a cross in the centre and poke a few times with a fork.

Bake at 425F for 10 minutes, then lower heat to 350F and bake for another 50 minutes, or until pie crust is golden brown.

Parmesan Baked Pork Chops

I have made this recipe twice now, and as something that everyone in my house will eat, I have to share it here. It's dead simple and so delicious.

To give credit where it's due, the recipe came from here: http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/main-course-pork/parmesan-baked-pork-chops.html?p=4

4 boneless pork chops (I use 3)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup italian bread crumbs
1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine the last four ingredients on a plate. Rub the pork chops with the olive oil and then thoroughly coat with the cheese mixture. Press them in the mixture, to ensure they are all completely coated. Line a pan with tin foil and spray with cooking spray. Place the coated chops on the pan and bake in a 350F oven for 40-45 minutes.

(Note: I generally don't use a 350F oven for cooking meat, ever, so did mine in a 400F oven for 35-40 minutes and they were perfect).

Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

First of all, red potatoes are my new favourite. They're so...creamy. Yes, really. I think they have a really creamy texture and I love them.

Second, I know everyone does roasted potatoes. I've done different variations of them myself, but tonight's were the best I've made, and I wanted to share.

4 medium red potatoes, cut into quarters (or smaller if you prefer)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon parsley

In a bowl, mix the oil and the spices. A few pieces (I did 4) at a time, put the potatoes in and stir until the potatoes are coated. Remove from bowl and place on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Repeat until all your potatoes are on the baking sheet in a single layer. With a spoon, drizzle the remaining oil/spices over the potatoes.

Cook in a 400F oven for about 40 minutes, or until done.