Sun-Dried Tomato, Arugala, and Goat Cheese Pasta

Sun-Dried Tomato, Arugala, and Goat Cheese Pasta
From: America's Test Kitchen- The best simple recipe's

Ingredients/Prep:
3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, rinsed, and patted dry
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound farfalle (or one package)
salt and pepper
6 ounces baby arugala (cut into bite-size)
3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions:
1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot.

Meanwhile, process sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, pine nuts, vinegar, and garlic in food processor until finely ground.

With motor running, slowly add oil until incorporated.

2. Add farfalle and 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water and cook until "al dente" (done)

Take out 1 cup cooking water- THEN drain pasta, and return to pot (don’t rinse)

Add sun-dried tomato mixture and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and toss to combine.

Stir in Arugala until just wilted, adding more reserved pasta water as needed.
Season with salt and pepper.

Top with goat cheese, SERVE!

Peach-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops

Peach-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops
From: America's Test Kitchen- The best simple recipe's

Ingredients/Prep:
1 cup peach preserves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen sliced peaches
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 Bone-in rib or center cut pork chops (8-10 ounces each) 3/4 to 1 in. thick sides slit
Salt and Pepper

Directions:
1. Simmer preserves, vinegar, thyme, and cayenne in saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1 cup (about 3 minutes)

Take out 1/4 cup glaze mixture

Add peaches to saucepan with remaining glaze and simmer until peaches are soft and glaze is slightly thickened (about 10 minutes)

Take off heat and stir in mustard. COVER and keep warm!

2. Pat pork dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Grill over hot fire until well browned and meat registers 145 degrees (about 6minutes per side)

Brush with reserved 1/4 cup glaze mixture and cook 1 minute longer.
Transfer to plate and let rest 5 minutes.

Pour sliced peach mixture over chops- SERVE!