Something the kids actually ate

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend [I used some NapaStyle Roasted Garlic Rub]

1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup flour, mustard, pepper blend and seasoned salt. Add chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil on each side.

Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place remaining flour in a small bowl; whisk in broth until smooth. Pour over cops. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove pork to a serving plate and keep war. Whisk pan juices until smooth; serve with pork.

Bonus! Something the kids did not eat but is actually quite good:

Brown Rice Slaw

2 cups coleslaw mix

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 medium tart apple, chopped [I used a cameo]

1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup copped pecans, toasted

In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, rice and apple. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice concentrate, mayonnaise, sugar and salt; pour over the coleslaw mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir in pecans.

This dog asks, "What's for dinner?"

(both recipes from Taste of Home Busy Family Recipes, Display until February 15, 2010)