In tonight's dinner, fresh herbs and peppery arugula bring pork chops and potato salad together with a springtime feeling. The vinaigrette-based potato salad is full of flavor without all the mayonnaise, and makes enough for tomorrow's lunch. (It's sure to become your picnic go-to.) Herb-crusted pork chops are simple and classic, with plenty of fresh herbs and room to improvise. You'll be glad there are leftovers for this one too.

The Menu

Herb-Crusted Pork Chops by apartmentcooker

1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup panko
2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sage, finely chopped
2 teaspoons basil, finely chopped
4 pork chops
salt and pepper, as needed
olive oil, as needed for pan-frying

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Prepare a breading station by placing the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in three separate bowls. Season the bread crumbs with the fresh herbs.
3. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.

Read More »from Dinner Tonight: Herb-Crusted Pork Chops + Potato Salad with Arugula

The perfect combination of banana and cinnamon! You can have breakfast prepped and in the oven by the time the kids wake up! This giant, fluffy pancake is made in the blender and baked in the oven for a delicious breakfast in a snap.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 banana, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
maple syrup for serving

Related: 12 decadent twists on classic pancakes

Directions:

1.Preheat oven to 425°F. In a medium cast iron or non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Set aside.

2. Combine eggs, milk, flour, light brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender and blend until foamy, about 1 minute.

3. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Pour batter into the skillet and evenly top with banana slices and cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place skillet into the oven and bake

Read More »from The Big Bake Theory: Make Banana, Cinnamon & Sugar Pancakes in the Oven

Cookies 'n' CreamWe love cookies and cream ice cream so much. There is hardly a more popular ice cream in our house. The only glitch is that there is never enough and I have to keep buying more more more! I came up with this way to make simple cookies and cream ice cream at home because I needed a way to make it whenever we needed it, without having to run to the store. Note, the make this means I always have a stash of chocolate cream cookies in the freezer. Having them available is key!

Related: 10 skinny desserts to get you bikini ready

Here is what I do to make our simple treat:
(Adapted from Martha Stewart No-Churn Ice Cream)

1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups heavy cream

1 dozen lightly crushed chocolate cream cookies

In a medium bowl stir the condensed milk and vanilla extract. Then, in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the cream into the condensed milk and fold in the crushed cookies. Freeze

Read More »from Get the Scoop: How to Make Homemade Cookies 'n' Cream Ice Cream

Salmon is the one fish most people can get behind. Its rich, meaty texture pairs beautifully with any number of incredible flavors. It's versatile, easy to bake, and deliciously "unfishy." With these 15 incredible recipes, you can enjoy salmon at its best. Make it with a variety of incredible flavor fusions, from French to Asian and everything in between! Grab a pan and start cooking - these 7 salmon recipes are each worth trying! - By Brooke McLay

MORE ON BABBLE

24 healthy takes on classic mac 'n' cheese

20 delicious salads hearty enough for dinner

10 surprising ways to eat bacon

Read More »from Alpha and Omega-3: 7 Delicious Salmon Recipes to Try This Week

Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means that grilling season is almost upon us! Bring your A-game with these 6 quick tips.

1. Bring steaks and pork chops to room temperature before grilling them. Keep fish and chicken refrigerated.

2. Season foods generously on both sides with salt and pepper.

Related: Easy, Impressive Grilling Recipes

3. Be sure to preheat the grill to medium-high before you begin.

4. When searing foods, always keep the lid open.

Related: 15 Kitchen Shortcuts That Will Change the Way You Cook

5. Don't flip food often or move it around (unless you are doing so to avoid flare-ups).

6. Let steaks, chops, and chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

What are your favorite grilling tips?

More from Martha Stewart Living:
Easy, Everyday Meatless Recipes
10 Healthy and Delicious Smoothie Recipes to Try
Favorite One-Pot Meals for the Family
Bacon, 46 Ways to Cook and Eat It

Read More »from The Only 6 Grilling Tips You'll Ever Need

by Lauren Salkeld


Gourmet/Romulo A. YanesHost a Dunder Mifflin-themed evening with our recipes and entertaining tips

Ingredients:
A broken copy machine, several coffee mugs, and as many annoying co-workers as you can stomach

Preparation:
Iron your best business-casual outfit, then brainstorm ways to offend everyone at the party

Yield:
A business-romantic meal that would please the party-planning committee

The Menu:
Most of the food featured on The Office is related to someone's lunch or an office celebration, especially office-sponsored birthday parties. We used these moments from the show as inspiration for an Office-themed buffet menu that's perfect for hosting a casual watch party at home. Tuscan Tuna and Bean Sandwiches are a dressed-up version of a classic-remember Andy calls Jim "Big Tuna" because he always eats tuna sandwiches. Mini Lobster Rolls are an easy, affordable way to serve something extravagant and are a tribute to Michael and Holly's

Read More »from Say Farewell to the Office with This Party Menu

Don't be fooled by the name: This recipe sounds strange but is actually quite tasty. Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey teaches you how to make this out-of-the-box dinner. Look for bright green stalks of asparagus with tight, firm tips and moist ends.

Pasta with Asparagus and Scrambled Eggs

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound spaghetti
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces Parmesan, grated (1/2 cup), plus more for serving
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup part-skim ricotta

Related: Easy, Everyday Meatless Recipes

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions. Add asparagus and cook 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in pot over medium-high and add 1/4 cup pasta water. Add pasta mixture and Parmesan and cook, stirring, 1 minute. If necessary, add remaining pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta.

Related: Favorite One-Pot Meals for

Read More »from Meet Your New Favorite Weeknight Meal

Offbeat herb selections to spice up your garden and taste budsHerbs are some of the easiest plants to grow, whether in a spacious backyard garden or small apartment windowsill. Common varieties, such as rosemary, parsley, and mint, offer both ornamental appeal and distinct culinary value. But as fundamental as these popular greens are, there are many unique and exotic herbs that are worth planting, as well. It's time to think outside the basil!

A Guide to Indoor Gardening

Lesser-known culinary herbs can create a more fragrant garden, and introduce bold new flavors and aromatics to your cooking. Green-thumbed gourmands will love the rich essence that chocolate mint can bring to baked goods and herbal teas, or the jalapeño peppery zest that conehead thyme infuses into savory dishes. Want to kick cocktails up a notch? Try muddling in some fresh, citrusy lemon basil. The possibilities are endless.

Herbs You Should Always Buy Fresh

Since herbs tend to be costly in stores, it makes sense to grow your favorites at home. Generally, you won't need an

Read More »from 5 Unusual Herbs to Grow This Summer