June 2026 Wrap Up

 
















179/250 2026 Reading Challenge
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41/102 2025 Goodreads Nominees Reading Challenge

Weekly Menu #666 And The Book Of The Week

 


WEEKLY MENU

Monday

Herb Baked Chicken

Kids - Chicken and Fries

 

Tuesday

Ground Chicken Taco Bowls

Kids - Cheese Quesadillas

 

Wednesday

Ground Chicken Bolognese

Kids - Buttered Noodles

 

Thursday

Cheesy Broccoli Potatoes

Kids - Cheese Fries

 

Friday

Grilled Flat Iron Steak

Kids - Chicken and Mashed Potatoes

 

Saturday

Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

Kids - Chicken and Rice

 

Sunday

Family Dinner

Spaghetti Night

Sunday Confessions #363

 



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Weekly Menu #666 And The Book Of The Week
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June 2026 Wrap Up
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What I Read Last Week - June 29th
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Sunday Confessions #364










173/250 2026 Reading Challenge
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40/102 2025 Goodreads Nominees Reading Challenge

Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin

 

Ingredients

  • –3 lb pork loin not tenderloin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Honey Garlic Sauce
  • cup honey
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or roasting pan.
  • Season the pork loin
  • Pat pork dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Sear for flavor
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork loin for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Make the honey garlic sauce
  • In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bake
  • Pour the sauce over the pork loin. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Uncover & glaze
  • Remove foil, spoon sauce over the pork, and return to the oven. Bake uncovered for 15–20 more minutes, basting once or twice, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  • Rest & slice
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and drizzle with extra pan sauce before serving.