Larry wanted “spicy pork chops” tonight, so we picked up a few center cut loin chops at Trader Joe’s and I made a spicy rub for them. I didn’t have any dried Chipotle or Ancho peppers, so I used powdered versions – too much, apparently because the chops were too spicy. Other than that, they were good. We also picked up some of the first of the cherry tomatoes at the market – yum!

• Grilled Pork Chops with Chipotle and Ancho Chile Rub (The Best Recipe Grilling and Barbeque, p. 77)
• Crisp Herb-Roasted Fingerlings with Scallions (Food & Wine, April 2004, p. 127)
• Cherry Tomatoes Tossed with Basil, Salt, Pepper and Olive Oil