Skillet pork chops are the kind of hearty, comforting, fuss-free meal everyone needs to have in their repertoire. With just a handful of ingredients and one pan to clean up, it's an ideal weeknight meal.

A spicy and cheesy shrimp appetizer or entrée with jalapeños and melted cheddar.

Tender pork loin chops and a sweet but salty Chinese-inspired glaze go together beautifully in these honey-garlic pork chops. The recipe is low on fat, sodium, prep time and skills required, making it a solid weeknight option.

Tender chops cook on a bed of creamy potatoes in this all-in-one meal. It's a snap to assemble, thanks to frozen hash browns, canned soup, shredded cheese and french-fried onions.

A healthy sauté of shrimp and broccoli with tangy sun-dried tomatoes.

For a standout holiday dinner, start with this change-of-pace entree. Begin by simmering the chops in apple juice, then drizzle with sweet maple syrup and top with crunchy pecans.

Likely a Cuban-style shrimp dish with onions, peppers, garlic, and citrus or wine-based sauce.

Canned cranberry sauce creates a sweet, lightly spiced accompaniment for tender pork. I dress up the cranberries with orange juice, mustard, brown sugar and cloves.

I love to serve this family-favorite tenderloin—maybe because of the compliments that come with it! When the weather warms up, we grill it instead.