Irish Soda Bread

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!  Tonight I celebrated with some Irish Soda Bread and Roasted Pork Stew!!


Irish Soda Bread at http://www.bettycrocker.com/ search Irish Soda Bread - here's a pic of mine...

Roasted Pork Stew

4 pork chops (1" thick) cubed; 1lb
1 pkg frozen peppers & onions mixed vegetables
1 jar sliced mushrooms
2 med zuccini; sliced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp marjoram
1/4 tsp rosemary
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
4 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp tomato paste
shredded mozzerella cheese to garnish (optional)

(I like mine with lots of juice so I add about 3 - 4 cups of water)

1.  Preheat oven to 450degrees F. 
2.  Mix oil, salt, fennel seeds and pepper in a zippered bag; remove the fat and cube the pork chops then shake cubed pork chops in zippered bag mix.
3.  Spray a shallow casserole dish with cooking spray; add the pork chops.
4.  Cook for 25min; let stand for 10min.
5.  Combine pork, frozen veggies, tomatoes with juice, zuccini, garlic and mushrooms in a crock pot slow cooker; cook on low for 4 - 4 1/2 hrs.
6.  Add tomato paste and cook for another 30min until desired thickness.