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Squash those bad bugs (works on melons too) : If you are having problems raising squash because bugs are interfering, plant 2-3 onion bulbs by each hill of squash or melon. As an extra precaution, take a handful of onion tops, cut them into small pieces and drop them around the plants. This should prevent any squash bug damage.

This recipe is: Simple. Jerry & I made this together. Chilies are mild but become more intense over time. Cooking the sauce to thicken it will make the chili flavor more intense, but do not leave them out! That is the zippy part! Yield: 2 to 3 servings. If you like it less intense, thicken the sauce without the chilies, mix them in then pour over meat.

Ingredients:

Pork loin chops, thin cut, 6 boneless (or any other meat or firm tofu)

Onion - 1 lrg., sliced, and cut matchstick length

Honey B-B-Q, sauce - 1 C.

Green Chilies, MILD - 4 oz. can, diced (use ½ can)

Lime juice - 3 Tbls. (NOT lemon please)

Cooking Spray

Directions:

Place pork chops in an microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray; top with onion.

In a bowl, combine the B-B-Q sauce, 1/2 can of mild green chilies and lime juice; pour over chops.

(Note: The sauce becomes thin with the lime juice. If you prefer thicker sauce, first place it in a small sauce pan over very low heat. When warm sprinkle a light, thin dusting of corn starch or flour over the surface. Stir in completely, then add it again once more. Cook till slightly bubbly for 1-2 min. Pour over chops & continue.)

Cover meat and microwave on high for 11 min. or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.

This recipe was made in an older 500 watt oven.  You can add bell peppers, and or mushrooms to this also. Serve over rice or pasta.