Whats for dinner?? Cranberry Chops and Roasted Vegetable Risotto

Cranberry Chops
Ingredients
• 1 1/4 lb thin boneless pork chops
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried sage (optional)
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 C white wine
• 1/2 C water
• 1 C cranberries, chopped
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp grainy mustard
Directions
1. Sprinkle pork with salt and sage. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in nonstick frying pan over high heat and brown pork, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Remove and lower heat to medium-low. Cook garlic 1 minute. Add wine and scrape up brown bits. Stir in water, cranberries, honey, and mustard and simmer until thickened, about 7 minutes. Spoon over pork.

Roasted Vegetable Risotto
Ingredients
• 1 cup 1/2" cubes peeled, seeded butternut squash
• 1 cup diced cremini mushrooms
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 4 garlic cloves (2 crushed, 2 minced)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 white onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups arborio rice (a short-grain variety)
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss the squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, and crushed garlic with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bake until golden, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a 4-to 6-quart pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the butter on medium. Add the onion and minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the onion softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add a ladleful of broth to the rice and stir with a wooden spoon until absorbed. Add more broth, a ladleful at a time, making sure it's absorbed before adding the next ladleful. Cook the risotto until the rice is al dente, about 15 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat, stir in the vegetables, Parmesan, and basil. Adjust the seasoning and top with more Parmesan.
Recipe Tips
One-Pot Principle: Customize a basic recipe for the season