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11 holiday menus for easy entertaining. How To Make (Amazing!) Whipped Feta. – How Sweet It Is. I don’t even know what to saaaay.

How To Make (Amazing!) Whipped Feta. – How Sweet It Is

This whipped feta is single-handedly changing my life. And I mean, like reallyreallyreally changing my life, in ways that include consuming (very small) portions of vegetables along with it because it’s that good. Not like in the when-I was-12-I-stood-outside-of-Limited-Too-in-a-mint-and-navy-flannel-pleated-plaid-skirt-being-a-“model” type of way. That really didn’t take me… anywhere. Fortunately. Buffalo Brussels Sprouts with Crumbled Blue Cheese.

These Brussels sprouts start out in the skillet and get finished in the oven for perfectly charred edges, then they are drizzled with hot sauce and crumbled blue cheese – SO good!!

Buffalo Brussels Sprouts with Crumbled Blue Cheese

This idea was inspired by someone who commented on a recent Brussels sprout recipe I shared on Facebook and I thought, brilliant! They did not disappoint and they are super quick and easy to make. Great as a side for chicken, steaks or pork chops. These brussels sprouts start out in the skillet and get finished in the oven for perfectly charred edges, then they are drizzled with hot sauce and crumbled blue cheese – SO good!!

Ingredients: Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta. Sauteed brussels sprouts are delicious when shredded and sautéed with pancetta, garlic and oil.

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

If you don’t think you like brussels sprouts, I challenge you to try these! I love when people tell me they don’t like brussels sprouts, then quickly change their mind when they taste them prepared this way. I too once thought I didn’t like brussels sprouts until my girlfriend turned me on to shredded them before sauteing in garlic and oil. Now I love them! You can easily prepare this the night before and warm it up when you are ready to serve if you are making this for Thanksgiving. For a vegetarian version, try Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Shallots.

Traditional Crispiest Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe (Patates Lemonates) The perfect, traditional Greek lemon potatoes, ideal for your Sunday family roast!!!

Traditional Crispiest Greek Lemon Potatoes Recipe (Patates Lemonates)

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside with a delicious lemony flavour.. Greek lemon potatoes are perfect on their own served with some crusted bread to dig into all the delicious juices or accompanying roast lamb, chicken, pork, a juicy burger or steak, and the list goes on. So how to make the perfect Greek lemon potatoes? Parmesan Roasted Carrots. Black Pepper and Lemon Asiago Dip recipe. Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms and Truffle Oil.

Using grated cauliflower instead of rice, this risotto relies on umami-rich wild mushrooms and Parmesan cheese to lend an intense savoury and meaty flavour.

Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms and Truffle Oil

Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesMakes: 6 servings+ Add to My Flavour Enter Cooking Mode All You Need 1 medium head cauliflower 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 8 oz (225 g) assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, oyster and cremini, sliced 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Club House Prepared Minced Garlic 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) Kitchen Basics Original Chicken Cooking Stock 1/2 tsp (2 mL) McCormick Gourmet Thyme Leaves 1/4 cup (50 mL) whipping (35%) cream 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter 2 tbsp (30 mL) grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp (5 mL) truffle oil 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) McCormick Gourmet Coarse Ground Black Pepper Chopped fresh Italian parsley. Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower. Enter Cooking Mode All You Need 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (approx. 4 cups/500 mL) 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 2 tbsp (30 mL) Thai Kitchen Fish Sauce 1 tsp (5 mL) Club House Prepared Minced Garlic ½ lemon, zested Club House Black Peppercorn Grinder, to taste 2 tbsp (30 mL) parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1 tsp (5 mL) Club House Parsley Flakes Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

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Find your friends who are already on Food52, and invite others who aren't to join. Let's GoLearn more Join Our Community Follow amazing home cooks. Collect recipes and articles. Sign Up ♥ 1,891  Save ▴ If you like it, save it! Fried Potatoes with Tomato-Chipotle Sauce and Aïoli recipe. Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad with Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Pecans. Nov 18 The title of this recipe is certainly a long name for a salad, yet somehow I feel like the more descriptive, the better.

Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Kale Salad with Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Pecans

Especially when it comes to salads, there are just too many out there these days; I want you to know what sets this one apart right from the beginning. Secondly, I’m wondering how many of you actually eat salads on Thanksgiving? For me, it’s an absolute MUST. I pile my plate full of salad before anything else. Fill me up with nourishment, then fill me up with that pumpkin pie comfort. Today’s post is short and sweet. Last year both my body and my car got hit with shopping carts. But let’s get back to the salad. I created this recipe months ago in anticipation of Thanksgiving. This salad requires some chopping of the kale and brussels sprouts, but the upside is that you can prep it all a day ahead of time!

Be sure to let this salad marinate at least an hour or two ahead of time before serving. Xoxo happy salad-ing. Author: Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com Prep time: Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts, Parmesan & Lemon-Mustard Dressing. 5 stars based on 55 votes Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on Pinterest Made with crisp power greens, toasted walnuts, chunks of Parmesan and a lemony Dijon dressing — this salad tastes like a healthful, crunchy Caesar.

Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts, Parmesan & Lemon-Mustard Dressing

Be prepared to love it, even if you’re not a kale or brussels sprouts person. Spicy California Shrimp Stack. These EASY shrimp stacks will satisfy your sushi craving, and they taste SO GOOD!

Spicy California Shrimp Stack

Layered with cucumber, avocado, shrimp and brown rice, then topped with a spicy mayo – YUM! You don’t need any fancy tools, I layered everything in a one-cup measuring cup then flipped it over. Then topped it with spicy mayo, soy sauce and Furikake which is a Japanese condiment made with blend of sesame seeds and seaweed and spices available at most health food stores, Amazon or you can just use sesame seeds. Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts. These Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts taste like mini pizzas, a fun Superbowl appetizer if you’re having friends over! You may recall me mentioning I am guest posting for Better Homes and Gardens blog, Delish Dish this month!

I’m really enjoying testing out some of their recipes and adding my own spin. Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Yeah baby! Bring this hot spinach and artichoke dip to your next party, no one will know it’s light! Easy to make ahead then bake when you’re ready to eat. Sharing this from the archives as I remade this for a party and thought you would like it too! Buffalo Falafel. 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas or 1- 15 ounce can, rinsed 1/3 pound of cauliflower ¼ cup diced onion (yellow, white, red, whatever) 1-2 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Quinoa and Cranberries. Herb and Mushroom Stuffing. 9 cups diced, stale bread (about 1 medium loaf of crusty bread) 2 sweet onions, slightly larger than your fist 2 large ribs of celery 8 ounces of mushrooms (button mushrooms, cremini, or whateverthefuck you can find at the store is fine) 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary. Potato and Swiss Chard Gratin. Enough for 4-6 as a side 2 pounds red or yellow potatoes 1 cup plain almond milk ½ cup white or cannellini beans 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari 4-6 cloves of garlic, minced* 1 small bunch of swiss chard** 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced salt and pepper spray oil First, warm up the oven to 350 degrees and then grab and grease a medium sized casserole dish with some oil.

Grab your potatoes, scrub the skin, then slice those fuckers up into thin slices. In a blender, add the almond milk, beans, 1 tablespoon of oil, soy sauce, and half the garlic. Roasted Potato Salad with Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe. Zucchini Pizza Bites - Zucchini Pizza. Baked Parmesan Mushrooms.