Grilled Pork Chops

Usually my husband grills, but every once in awhile I get a chance to take over.
He also isn't a fan of pork, unless it's bacon.
I however, need a a change occasionally, and since he was running late this day, I got to make these.
Which he actually liked, and said I was allowed to make again.
Yes!!! Score me!
They are super easy and quick (minus the marinating time).

Ingredients:

• 1/4 C. Olive Oil
• 1/3 C. Soy Sauce
• 1/2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Lemon Pepper 
• 6 Boneless Pork Chops

Directions:

Trim all fat from pork chops.
Place olive oil, soy sauce,  garlic, and lemon pepper in a bag, mix.
Add pork chops, squish around until pork chops are covered.
Let sit on counter for an hour and a half.
Grill each side 6-8 minutes on low, or until no longer pink.


**** If you cook them at a high temperature, it will make them tougher, and less moist.

French Bread

The other night I made homemade spaghetti and wanted bread.
French bread, in particular.
Mostly because that happens to be my husbands favorite bread.
Of course, me being me......
I just had to try my hand at making my own.
Best decision I have ever made!!!
It turned out so amazing!
Oh... and there was even an entire loaf left over for the next day for sandwiches.

How delicious do those look??!!!

Here's my recipe, now go make it and enjoy!


Ingredients:

• 5 1/2 - 6 C. Flour
• 2 Tbsp. Honey
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 Tbsp. Active Yeast
• 2 1/2 C. Warm Water (closer to cold than hot)
• 1 Egg White
• 1 Tbsp. Water

Directions:

In a standing mixing bowl, with a dough hook, add water (2 1/2 Cups), yeast, and honey.
Wait about 5-10 minutes for it to become foamy.
Stir in salt.
Add flour (turn on mixer at this point),  a little at a time, until no longer sticky.
Lay down wax paper and knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
Form a ball, place into an olive oil greased bowl, and covered with a towel.
Let it rise for 20-30 minutes, or until the dough doubles in size.
Separate the ball into two even pieces.
Roll them each out, one at a time, on a floured surface.
Both should be rolled out into a 9x13 rectangle shape.
Roll them up and pinch ends.
Lay them seam down on parchment paper.
Cut 3 diagonal slices about 1/2 inch into each roll on the top. 

Mix your egg white and tbsp of water in a cup.
Brush a layer on top of your bread. (You won't need to use it all)

Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.