Bacon-Shallot Brussels Sprouts are seared in bacon fat, splashed with sherry wine and seasoned with salt and pepper for a delicious side dish. Think you don’t like brussels sprouts? Maybe you’ve had the sogged out, boring, mushy kind with no flavor. I’m going to be willing to say these brussels sprouts will change your mind! They are anything but boring with crispy bacon pieces and lots of flavor because they’re fried in bacon fat! PRO TIP: Make sure to place your brussels sprouts flat side down in the hot bacon fat and leave them there for a minute or two. This will give that nice browned color and caramelized flavor.…
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Spiced Acorn Squash roasted until tender, glazed with sweet agave, smoked paprika, chipotle and finished with toasted pecans. An elegant and super easy side dish that is perfect for your holiday table. The agave drizzle with the butter and warm spices create that earthy fall flavor. I really love how the acorn squash looks when it’s cut into these cute half moon shapes. It’s a real eye catcher on the table. All you need is one acorn squash and few pantry items for this recipe. If you are looking to serve a crowd, just double the recipe. It’s probably the easiest dish you’ll make for your holiday party. Ingredients in…
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Sourdough Stuffing with Roasted Garlic is a flavorful addition to your table with smoky bacon, greens and pockets of melted Swiss cheese. This is hands down my favorite stuffing. Packed full of roasted garlic pieces, smoky bacon, sautĂ©ed leeks, greens and pockets of melted Swiss cheese. All of this goodness mixed in with fennel seasoned and toasted sourdough cubes. I could eat this for dinner once a week through winter season. It’s that good. I brought a batch to the office for lunch and let me tell you…I got so many comments on how good it smelled. Seriously, it sent everyone into lunch mode. So, when you make this at…
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Roasted Pork Loin with Apples seared for ultimate juiciness with a mustard garlic maple rub and lots of fresh herbs for extra flavor. Holiday dinner just got a lot easier, like ready in an hour easier. So you can skip the turkey this year and serve this beautiful roasted pork loin. The secret to this juicy pork is Dijon mustard plus a good slather of minced garlic and maple syrup. These ingredients help create a nice golden crust and make a really flavorful pan juice. Make sure to drizzle all of that over your sliced pork just before serving. When choosing a pork roast, make sure to get the pork…
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Dungeness Crab Rolls let the crab shine with butter warmed lump pieces, minced red pepper, tarragon, smoky chipotle and a squeeze of lemon. This west coast inspired crab roll skips the mayo for a fresher take on the classic lobster roll. You won’t miss the mayo with the large lump meat warmed in rich smoky chipotle butter. Finely minced red bell pepper, red onion, garlic and tarragon add just enough flavor to highlight the crab. I often pair tarragon with seafood. You’ll find it in many of my recipes, like my Farm Style Clam Chowder and Dungeness Crab & Corn Chowder. Tarragon is widely used in French cooking and is…
