Boneless Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Thyme

I made a goal to start cooking more pork at home because Eric likes pork. I never normally buy anything pork besides bacon. It's not that I have anything against it, I just don't have it in my repertoire like chicken. So, this was my attempt and it was very good! I think he will enjoy this one.

Boneless Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Thyme

Adapted from www.delish.com

Ingredients

2 boneless pork chops

salt

pepper

1 tsp Olive oil

1 medium shallot

1 1/2 c sliced mushrooms

1/2 c white wine

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp fresh thyme

Directions

Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add pork chops and don't move them! Let them brown on that side then flip and let brown again, in total 4 minutes per side for well done. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to stay warm.

In the same pan the chops were cooked in, add the shallot and cook until softened. Add mushrooms and let brown, cooking until they are softened. Add the wine and let reduce for a minute or two. Add Dijon and thyme and stir to combine. Put the chops back in the sauce to rewarm and then serve.

"The Boy" and Blackberry Honey Wheat Scones

So, the boy found out that he has been referred to as the boy on this blog. He wanted an identity to I thought I'd introduce him to you. This is Eric. Well, me and Eric wine tasting. He's a foodie like me and thinks I'm a pretty good cook. I like it... and him.

K, enough of that. Here's some delicious scones! I've made these 2 weekends in a row because they are excellent! This recipe is now a go-to favorite and will be a staple in my arsenal.

Blackberry Honey Wheat Scones

Adapted from TheSavorySweetLife

Ingredients

1 c whole wheat flour

1 c all purpose flour

4 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

4 tbsp cold butter, cut into cubes

3/4 c heavy cream

1 egg, beaten

2 tbsp honey

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 c frozen blackberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, add both flours, baking powder, brown sugar, and salt. Pulsate the dry ingredients for a couple seconds to mix everything. Add the butter. Pulse again until a coarse meal forms. Transfer everything to a large mixing bowl. Add the heavy cream, egg, honey and vanilla and knead the dough insight the bowl until it comes together. Add the frozen berries and work the dough as fast as you can into a large ball. The less you handle the berries, the better.

On a floured surface, flatted the ball into a disk about 1 inch think. Cut the disk into 8 equal pieces. Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.