Italian Pork Steaks

With the economy being what is I am sure that many people have had to start pinching pennies. With my husband laid off from his job, I have challenged myself to create the $7 meal. This recipe fits that challenge perfectly since pork steak is a very cheap cut of pork.

You will need:
3 large pork steaks
1 can of tomato sauce
1 teaspoon of oregano
8 oz. mozzarella cheese
salt, pepper and garlic powder

Season pork with salt, pepper and garlic powder. In a large skillet add 1 tablespoon of olive oil over med. high heat.
Add pork steaks and cook about 3 minutes per side until browned. Add tomato sauce and oregano. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese to top and cover for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Kolachky

Since it's the holiday season, I thought that I would share my favorite cookie recipe with you. These cookies move fast so you might want to double the recipe.


Ingredients:
2 (8oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
any type of fruit filling (I use Solo brand, favorites are apricot and raspberry)



In a large bowl mix cream cheese and butter together until well blended. I use my hands it's much easier. Mix in flour 1 cup at a time. As dough becomes stiff turn out onto a floured surface and knead in flour until it's no longer sticky. Knead the dough for 5 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a floured surface, roll out dough to a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into 2 by 2 inch squares. Place a teaspoon of filling on the middle of each piece.Take a corner from opposite sides and fold to the center. Brush with egg white.
( My first attempt didn't look very pretty. Remember it gets easier with practice!)

Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. When cool, dust with confectioners' sugar.