A simple pan sauce can elevate lean proteins into a restaurant-quality dishall in 15 minutes.
But my husband really likes pie.
I had a wakeup call at my last doctors appointment.

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That meant diving intoEatingWells search engine for comfort foods that could satisfy both of us.
Since fish wasnt an option, I focused on chicken and leaner cuts of pork.
I had long thought of marinated proteins as the key to health.
My husbands favorite alternativeMontreal steak seasoninggot boring (and excessively salty) fast.
The solution for us turned out to be a quick pan sauce.
EatingWellsPork Chops with White Wine & Caperswas the answer.
That is, if I include the thyme from the original recipe.
Ive improvised my own versions many times since I started making theEatingWellrecipe.
I use flour to thicken the sauce, which is just chicken stock and the toasted reserved spices.
Will my healthier diet have the desired results?
Is it all thanks to pan sauces?