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cas•se•role n. 1. A dish, usually of earthenware, glass, or cast iron, in which food is both baked and served. 2. Food prepared and served in such a dish.

Okay, so this week’s recipe is super easy and simple to make…and, you guessed it, it’s a casserole! So, I am sure some of you are cringing by the mere mention of the word casserole, but all you have to do is basically throw it in a dish, pop it into the oven, and forget about it for a little over an hour. How simple is that? Quick, easy, full of flavor and sans those pesky hard to find or expensive spices. And for those of you who still think I am crazy, be adventurous and try this one, it may just change your views of casseroles for the better. If you want to make it a meal, I suggest adding a salad or another simple side.

Chops and Rice

Yields: 3 servings

Ingredients:

3 pork chops
½ tsp. salt
¹/₈ tsp. pepper
½ cup quick cook rice
½ can cream of chicken soup
½ cup milk

Brown chops in a saucepan, season with salt and pepper. Place the chops into a baking dish (make sure the chops can sit comfortably on the bottom to ensure even cooking); cover them with uncooked rice. Mix soup and milk and pour over chops, covering rice with liquid. Cover tightly (if your dish does not have a cover, use a tightly sealed layer of tinfoil) and bake at 350 degrees for 1 ¼ hours, or until done.