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Add some flavor to your pork chops with this simple recipe that will let them spend some time in the summer heat.

Butter-dipped pork chops coated in a fiery Cajun spice blend and seared in a screaming hot cast-iron skillet until crusty and charred. Warning: this generates serious smoke and even more serious flavor.

Pork chop and acorn squash foil packet dinner with butter, brown sugar, and honey. Sealed up tight and baked into a single-serving meal. Six ingredients, no dishes to wash.

The marinade worked like a charm. The pork was packed with flavour. We put these yummy pork strips over sandwich bun, and topped with a bit homemade Asian style coleslaw like the way we eat pulled pork. So good!

Seared beef tenderloin with a three-citrus butter sauce made from lemon, lime, and orange juice reduced with red wine. Restaurant-level elegance, surprisingly simple.

Roast leg of lamb soaks for two days in pomegranate juice, whole-grain mustard, and garlic, then roasts to a rosy medium with the strained marinade reduced into a tangy, glossy pan sauce.

Flounder fillets rolled around a buttery sea scallop stuffing with garlic and white wine, then baked and topped with a creamy white sauce. Restaurant-quality seafood you can make at home.

This fork-tender, well-seasoned roast everyone loves slices of and its savory gravy.

Steamed mange tout (snow peas) and baby carrots tossed with soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger, topped with toasted sunflower seeds. A quick, vibrant vegetarian side.

Thick seitan steaks baked until firm, then simmered in a savory tamari broth with kombu and fresh ginger for deep umami flavor. Brushed with sauce and broiled until lightly charred, these vegan steaks have real chew and satisfying meatiness.

Hungarian meatballs simmer in a paprika-rich onion and red wine sauce, fragrant with caraway and marjoram, then thickened into a glossy gravy. Spoon over buttered noodles or boiled potatoes for a cozy main.

Pork fillet stir-fried with garlic and bell peppers, then hit with orange juice and balsamic vinegar for a sweet-tart glaze. Piled over peppery rocket or watercress for a fresh, fast weeknight dinner.

Lighter crustless Spam quiche made with egg whites, skim milk, and low-fat cheese for healthier comfort. All the flavor with less fat in 40 minutes.

Slow-braised pork shoulder shredded and piled into warm flour tortillas with fresh East L.A.-style guacamole, cilantro, onion, and a squeeze of lemon.

Thick rib eye steaks crusted in brown sugar, rubbed with garlic, and soaked in bourbon overnight. Simple, bold, and packed with sweet-smoky char on the grill.

Ground beef pepper steak with seared patties and soy sauce-garlic green peppers. Seven ingredients, 20 minutes, and a budget-friendly riff on Chinese pepper steak.