Portobello Sliders Want another slider recipe? Yeah, I know, I know. I’m posting two sliders back to back, but it’s Labor Day Weekend, and I figured another vegetarian (and this one is vegan-friendly) recipe might be helpful for you when planning your weekend party-going festivities. This one is super simple. Hope you all have a great Labor Day Weekend! Portobello Sliders Servings: about 8-9 sliders Ingredients 8 ounces portobello mushooms (I went for a container that had mushroom caps about the size of the palm of my hand-there were about 8-9 caps in the container. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Pretzel rolls, lightly toasted For the toppings: cheese, mustard, chopped dill pickles, onions (your choice!) Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Source: A Curvy Carrot original.
Lasagna Cups I have to tell you guys, I had a lot of fun with this recipe! I had a blast making these with my niece and turning this idea into dinner the other day. Who doesn’t love a pasta cup filled with delicious sauce and ooey gooey cheese? I think I could say that EVERYONE falls under this category. If you like lasagna, then you will love these. Quick note: I used a new product called cooking cream {a Philadelphia product}. Hope you like this one, guys! Don’t these scream “Eat me! The Best Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers I set out to make a great tasting grilled portobello mushroom burger that even a meat lover would love. The mushrooms are marinated then grilled and topped with melted Swiss Cheese, grilled red onion, tomatoes, spinach, and avocado – yum!! The only thing my husband said would make these burgers better is adding bacon... maybe next time. I wanted to give the mushrooms a meaty flavor, so I marinated them with balsamic, soy sauce and Montreal steak seasoning. Grilled Portobello Mushroom BurgersSkinnytaste.com Servings: 4 • Size: 1 loaded burger • Old Points: 6 • Weight Watcher Points+: 8 pt Calories: 295 • Fat: 13 g • Carb: 31 g • Fiber: 11 g • Protein: 21 g • Sugar: 6 g Sodium: 594 mg (without salt) • Cholest: 0 mg Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, rosemary, and Montreal steak seasoning. Heat the grill or indoor grill pan over medium heat. Top the mushrooms with cheese during the last minute of cooking.
Roasted Parmesan Asparagus I love asparagus. From their flowery little heads to their crunchy stalks, I could eat it all day long. My favorite way to fix it is really yummy and just as quick and simple. I’m all for quick and simple side dishes! You just need a few pantry staples, olive oil, sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper….and the finishing touch a generous sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Roasted Parmesan Asparagus(serves 2) Printable Recipe 12-15 pieces of fresh asparagus 1 tbsp olive oil sea salt (to taste) fresh ground black pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1. Serve hot and enjoy! Amber Loaded Baked Potato Rounds I really wanted to call these rounds of potatoes, Chips. I know they aren’t chips-chips because the potatoes are not crunchy, but they look like chips. And if I ever had to tell you what my favorite potato chip flavor was, I would say Loaded Baked Potato Chips. Ever think about that; what would be your favorite chip flavor? So, Loaded Baked Potato Rounds it is. I love these little nibbles. This is a delicious snack that comes together in all of 30 minutes. Loaded Baked Potato Rounds Ingredients 4 medium sized red potatoes or new potatoes, washed, sliced into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick (I use a mandolin to cut even rounds) olive oil sea salt freshly ground peppercorns 5 or 6 strips of bacon, cooked until crisp, crumbled shredded monterey jack cheese shredded cheddar cheese sour cream (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 375. I’m linking this up with Tidy Mom’s I’m Lovin’ It Fridays Party
Steak and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites | Perpetually Hungry The very first time I ever attempted to make pretzels was after a long day at work a couple of years ago. I was tired but had been browsing pictures of pretzels all day and I just craved one. They surprisingly didn’t take much time at all and definitely satisfied my craving. They were gone in a day. While the classic pretzel shape is something that everyone loves, I found that the pretzel bites I made were gone much faster; I’m pretty sure it had to do with their size and the fact you could just pick one (or two or three) up passing by and pop them in your mouth. I have since made pretzels dozens and dozens of times and I knew I wanted to make pretzels for this blog, but I needed something special about them to share. The cheese gets so melty and gooey and oozes out a little and the steak gives these the best flavor. As always, not only are these pretzel bites incredible when they are first out of the oven, but they freeze well to boot. Steak and Cheese Stuffed Pretzel Bites
Pizza Dough and Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks Fail-Proof Pizza Dough and Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks {just like in restaurants!} Are you all addicted to pizza as much as I am? I’m addicted to a lot of things, but pizza would be close to the top of my list. It’s just so addicting! If you can learn to make it perfectly at home, it’s not only cheaper, it’s healthier! Well, it CAN be healthier if you put in the effort….which I did not do this time around…oops. The hardest part in pizza making is the crust. Here are the details of my pizza dough recipe that you are going to want to know: {1} I use warm water-not hot, not cold. That’s pretty much it. Incase you got lost in that last paragraph, there are some easy to follow step by step instructions below. I turned my pizza dough into delicious Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks. In a large mixing bowl, preferably that of a stand mixer, stir yeast and honey into warm water. Once you reach this stage, turn the mixer on high to knead for 6 minutes. The dough should be smooth and easy to work with.
Portobello Mushroom Burgers (in the oven) | Pep In Your Step I have somewhat been neglecting my 2012 kitchen creation bucket list. Looking for quick and healthy ideas for supper tonight, I went back to the list. How great to cheer up this rainy day than portobello mushroom burgers! I’m not dedicated enough to flip these babies on the BBQ so I’m grilling the burgers in the oven. image source: cleananddelicious.com 4 portobello mushrooms 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried parsley 1 tbsp minced garlic salt/pepper Toppings: roasted red pepper avocado lettuce Cooking Instructions: Once the burgers are cooked, let them set to soak up the flavour. Quick Tuesday night dinner with a mouthful of flavour and freshness! Like this: Like Loading...
Lasagna Timpano I went to see tUnE-yArDs on Monday night with some friends, and as always we wanted to cook a meal that somehow related to the show we were heading to. Sometimes this is hard to do, but other times it seems to come naturally. Finding culinary inspiration in Merrill's lyrics seemed like it would be tough, but my sister knew what she wanted to make without hesitation. Start by making a lasagna crust. Finally got it together. Now it's easy, just start building the layers! Alfredo sauce with some salami goes first. After 3 alfredo layers, I switched to pesto. A cheese only layer, just for fun. Tomato sauce is last. It's important to press things down as you go. In my opinion, it can't be lasagna without at least a little ricotta! I painted on some alfredo at the end as a glue. All sealed up. After baking. The flip is always a scary moment. Unveiling. A thing of beauty. Cutting is another tense event. Glorious! I still can't believe how great this came out and how awesome it actually tasted!
Avocado Fries Oh dear. I never should have done this. This may be one of my biggest mistakes all year. Can’t take it back now. So we’re totally enjoying our grilled avocados, but my husband innocently asks “What else can you do with avocados?” Sigh…. At a buck fifty a pop (at least around here), avocados can easily run up quite a tab on the grocery bill. So, consider yourself warned. Avocado Fries Printable RecipeRecipe Adapted from Sunset Magazine Canola oil for frying1/4 cup flour1 tsp kosher salt2 large eggs, beaten to blend 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges Grated parmesan for serving (optional) 1. 2. 3. 3.