Pork chops and apples (​Norma Noordijk)

A favorite Dutch meal is pork chops, with fresh green beans, potatoes, and applesauce.

More thoughts of the Dutch life I have experienced:
Always keep bathroom door closed (whether or not in use)
You will have easy travel to many places
Take advantage of local tours, etc.
Dutch are very willing to answer questions
Check out a local bookstore for recipe books with English conversions
Enjoy your local library.
Keep change handy for public bathroom saucers, which pays the person keeping them clean
HEMA sells baked treats, cold cuts, breads, and dry goods, all for a good price.
New Years Eve brings:

• -Food carts in every community selling oliebollen
• -Teenagers in every community shooting fireworks until 4am

You go to the café for coffee / The coffee shop for marijuana
Stay curious and enjoy!

Recipe
A favorite Dutch meal is pork chops, with fresh green beans, potatoes, and applesauce.
Pork chops and apples
4 loin chops
1⁄4 t sage
1 small onion sliced
Fry one side of sage covered chops in a little oil for 5 minutes Add onion, turn chops and fry another 5 minutes in covered pan. Remove from pan, keeping warm on the counter.
2 sliced apples
1 c cider or apple juice
1 t brown sugar
Simmer above with onions added for 5 minutes in covered pan
1 T cold water
2 t cornstarch
Combine and stir into apples for 2 minutes after thicken
Pea Soup Puree
Top pork chops with apples and juices and serve.

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Fresh green beans
This easy and always delicious recipe was given to Dick’s sister by a local cook.
Wash and remove stems from beans
Bring water to a boil, and boil covered for 5 minutes. Turn heat off and let stand in water until ready to eat.
Drain, stir in some butter, sprinkle with nutmeg and serve.
(add salt to taste)

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Potatoes
Peel, quarter, boil for 20 minutes. Drain, add butter, a little milk, seasoning to taste, mash and serve.
Can boil in salted water. (1-2 T butter, and I think 1⁄4 -1⁄2 c milk).
You can buy all your fresh veggies, ready to cook from your local grocery store.
Also delicious using rice instead of potatoes.