This week’s recipe takes inspiration from apple-heavy Normandy, France. It combines apples and their cider with thin-cut boneless pork chops, a drizzle of heavy cream, and a touch of cognac for ...

For Normandy Sauce you use fish stock, cream and mushrooms; for Allemande Sauce veal stock, egg yolks and cream; and for Hungarian Sauce chicken stock, onions and paprika.

White rice is excellent with the sauce, as is broccoli. If you’re pressed for time, a few slices of bread and a quick side salad will round out dinner just fine. Explore More 5:30 Challenge recipes ...