Trying something new - YES, we CAN do it!

I know it's been awhile, but it is hard to think of posts that people would find interesting. I guess it's difficult to know if you are actually doing something useful, or boring people to death... Blogging is such a one-sided thing if you don't get any feedback.. (hint, hint, lol)

Last night I was pushed for time and motivation but I wanted to do something different for my family for dinner. Pork schnitzel was on sale at the supermarket and years ago I had a recipe for Pork Olives, so I thought I'd give it a go. Only snag is I couldn't find the recipe, not even online. I was determined to make it tho so I played with things and managed to make something so yummy I thought I should share it.

Pork Olives - Kerry Style

6 - 8 pieces of pork schnitzel (2 per person depending on size..)
2 cups rolled oats
1 small pottle of apple puree (120g roughly)
1 beef stock cube
1 dessertspoon fennel seeds
1 dessertspoon dried sage - or fresh chopped finely
2 t celery salt
salt and pepper
Gravy - packet mix is fine

In a bowl place the oats, apple puree, stock cube (crumbled), fennel seeds and dried sage (grind in a mortar and pestle if you have one) celery salt and salt and pepper. Mix. Lay out each piece of schnitzel and place oat mix on, roll up and secure with a toothpick. Continue until all are rolled up with mix. Place in a casserole dish. Pour gravy over the top. Cover and place in oven, 180oC. Cook for about 40 - 60 mins, turn occasionally) You want them to have colour and be tender and the gravy to thicken slightly. I served mine with new potatoes and mint and carrots, brocolli and cauliflower with cheese sauce. It was SO yummy!! I do hope you give it a try.

I really would love to get some feedback, perhaps some suggestions as to what you'd like to see, with Christmas coming I thought I might share some recipes of the things I cook for Christmas - if you think it's useful...

Happy Cooking,

K