Make tonight a special occasion with these elegant but easy chops. Serve with asparagus spears and French bread. Salut!

Champagne Chops

8 boneless pork center loin chops, about 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 cup champagne or dry white wine
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup heavy cream

1. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Lightly dredge chops in flour mixture.
2. Heat oil and butter over medium-high heat in nonstick skillet; add chops and brown about 2 minutes on each side.
3. Lower heat to medium-low and add champagne; cook about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove chops, set aside and keep warm.
4. Add mushrooms and cream to skillet; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until thickened. Return chops to pan, cook just to reheat and serve immediately.

Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 440 calories Protein 46 grams Fat 22 grams Sodium 660 milligrams Cholesterol 175 milligrams Saturated Fat 11 grams Carbohydrates 5 grams Fiber 0 grams

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.