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Shredded Brussel Sprouts Recipe

These Shredded Brussel Sprouts recipe comes in a Bacon and Balsamic dressing and makes for an excellent side dish to just about any meal. 

SHREDDED BRUSEEL SPROUTS RECIPE

If you liked my other Bacon and Brussel Sprout recipe, then your sure to like this recipe for shredded Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic.

Now, I don’t normally make claims like this, because everyone has different tastes right?

But seriously who doesn’t like bacon? Then adding it to brussels is just a match made in heaven, I could eat this all day everyday. And I’m sure most people could too!

Think Christmas and thanksgiving side dish with this recipe!

Not cooking for a crowd? Well then cut the recipe in half if you want, by why would you want too?

You can have this for lunch over the next few days, just store any leftovers in a sealable container and enjoy. It’s even good cold, but serving it warm is certainly best.

BENEFITS OF BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Did you know that Brussel Sprouts are packed full of nutrients?

Such as vitamin C and vitamin K, folate, manganese, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, choline, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus and omega-3 fatty acids.

So don’t feel bad for adding bacon to them to enhance their flavor, after all the same amount of bacon in this recipe is similar to that of a large pizza.

You are allowed to indulge once in awhile right?

This a true one pot dish, that anyone can prepare in a cinch. 

CAN SHREDDED BRUSSLE SPROUTS BE FROZEN

Yes, just make sure you are you wash and dry them before freezing.

HOW SHRED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

The best way to shred Brussel sprouts is in a food processor. Set it to shave! 

Just make sure you pre wash them and trim off the bad ends before placing in the food processor.

WILL SHREDDED BRUSSEL SPROUTS TURN BROWN

No, not if your cooking them the day of.

Wash and trim the ends off the Brussels, then cut in half before placing in the food processor.

Thanks to my Hamilton Food Processor shredding these Brussels was a Breeze.

HOW TO MAKE SHREDDED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

  • Start by sauteing the chopped bacon, once it is cooked but not fully caramelized add in the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes till fragrant. Then add in the shredded brussels.

Season with salt and pepper and add in the balsamic vinegar, butter and saute till the brussels are cooked as you like. 

Looking for another more Brussel Sprout recipe? I have some more tasty ones below. 

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Meal Prep, Pasta, Quick and easy recipes, Vegetarian

Tortellini Mushroom Recipe

This Tortellini Mushroom Recipe is absolutely delicious! Made with brown mushrooms, cheese tortellini.

This pasta dish is quick and easy to make and can be served any night of the week.

If you are looking for a vegetarian dish for tonight’s dinner and love mushrooms, then your in for a treat!

How to make Tortellini Mushroom Recipe

  • To make this dish you will simply start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions.  
  • While the tortellini is cooking, you can add 2 tbsp of butter to a non stick frying pan and add in the sliced mushrooms.
  • Sauté then with fresh rosemary and salt and pepper till browned and soft. 
  • Now all you will have to do is add in the balsamic vinegar and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes before adding back in the cooked tortellini and parmesan cheese.
  • Toss everything together and enjoy your mushroom feast!

This recipe can be made vegan instead of just vegetarian if you want.

However you would want to replace the butter, parmesan cheese and cream with vegan options of course.

And of course you can use “gluten free” pasta if your on such a diet.

So really there is no excuse to not indulging once in a while in such an amazing dish.

Dinner for 2 never looked so Tasty!

Squeeze the juice from a lemon overtop before serving and you will be in mushroom pasta heaven… Bone appetit!

Looking for a NEW MEAL PREP option for the week. This recipe is perfect for that 🙂

Other pasta Dishes you will love

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes

Easy New York Steak Recipe

This Easy New York Steak Recipe is marinated in the best steak sauce and is ready in less than 15 minutes. 

My easy New York strip steak recipe is the Perfect date night recipe if you ask me. I mean you could always go to an expensive steakhouse and order something similar to this dish and pay triple the price. I’d prefer to make it at home for a lot less and have extra money to splurge on whatever else.

If you’re looking for a great steak recipe but one that is a bit different than the average butter and herb recipe then you probably just found it! Looking for a side dish? Try my Sauteed Asparagus

IS NEW YORK STEAK TENDER

Not really it has a bit of a chew. However, if you want it very tender you simply need to marinade it in the fridge the night before.

HOW TO MAKE A NEW YORK STEAK TENDER

  • Be sure to season it on both sides with salt, this is the first step to ensure it becomes restaurant quality tender. 

HOW MARINATE NEW YOTK STEAK 

  • Marinade it overnight in a Ziplock bag with your favorite steak marinade

EASY STEAK MARINADE 

I like to use the Keg Steakhouse & Bar Marinade = Delicious! 

This marinade will make your steak so moist and delicious.

This steak can be served rare, medium rare or medium well done.

 

WHY ARE NEW YORK STEAKS SO GOOD

  • The trick to cooking the best steak is to use ample butter, you are going to be searing the steak while it cooks.
  • Then the second trick is to season the steak generously on both sides prior to cooking with salt and pepper. 
  • Then if you are using a marinade like I have here, you will want brush both sides of the steak prior to searing.
  • If you follow those three tips you are sure to prepare the best KEG steaks.

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK CALORIES

  • Average strip steak is 120 calories per 100 grams

WHAT TO SERVE WITH A NEW YOTK STRIP STEAK

Any vegetable really will go, I love to pair it with sauteed or grilled asparagus.

You can also serve with potatoes and or rice as another side dish.

WHAT IS A NEW YORK STEAK CUT

It’s a cut from the beef short loin, right behind the rib area of the cow.

HOW TO COOK A NEW YORK STRIP STEAK ON STOVE

Steak cooking times vary based on the cut: Always cook your steak over medium-high heat, searing it on each side only once. Turning the steak often sometimes leads to a overcooked and tough steak.

  • Sirloin Steak: Cook for 6 minutes on one side and 4-5 on the other for a medium rare steak. Up the cooking time by one minute to have a medium steak.
  • Ribeye: Cook for 5 minutes on one side and 3 on the other for a medium rare steak
  • Fillet or Strip: Cook for 4 minutes on one side and 3 on the other for a medium rare steak
  • T-Bone: Cook for 8 minutes on one side and 4-5 on the other for a medium rare steak

If you don’t have strip steak then you can always use ribeye or t-bone if you like in replace of strip. Just take note of the different cooking times as I will explain more below.

Looking for a “Rosemary Butter Steak Recipe”? for another time.

You will find that recipe at the very bottom of this post.

DOES NEW YORK STEAK HAVE A LOT OF FAT

No, it is rather a medium lean steak.

DOES NEW YORK STEAK HAVE A BONE

Not typically as is cut from the beef short loin, however it can have in some products.

ARE NEW YORK STEAK BONES OK FOR DOGS

I would say no and I have always had LARGE very LARGE dogs! They can splinter and also can be major chocking hazards. It is best to go to your local butcher and buy RAW KNUCKLE BONES OR MARROW BONES for your dog. Also never give your dog one of these bones that has sharp edges and be sure it is much larger than your dogs mouth to ensure it cannot be swallowed. 

What is your favorite cut of steak? and seasoning mixture? I would love to hear about it in the comments below.

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Chicken, Curries, Dinner ideas, Instant Pot, Slow Cooker recipes

Simple Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Simple Butter Chicken Recipe is sure to impress as it is just as good if not better than what you will find in most restaurants. 

Make some Homemade Garlic Naan Bread to go alongside.

Today I’m so very happy to show you this recipe for a Simple Butter Chicken Recipe that your sure to make time and time again.

Awww the infamous Butter Chicken, also known as (Murgh Makhani). Almost everyone that has tried this dish has loved this dish and if you have not tried it before at home your in for a treat!

Love Indian food as much as me? Then your going to want to try my “Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry” and my “Eggplant Curry” or my “Chickpea Curry” as well. 

Oh and don’t forget the NAAN BREAD 🙂

HOW TO MAKE BUTTER CHICKEN SPICY

To make this Curry easy to make, try purchasing a pre-made Butter Chicken curry powder package like the one below. 

WHAT SPICES ARE USED IN BUTTER CHICKEN 

  • Salt, Red Chilli, Turmeric, Cumin, Black Pepper, Large Cardamom, Cinnamon, Green Cardamom, Clove, Ginger, Garlic, Star Aniseed, White Pepper

I always use a BUTTER CHICKEN SPICE blend as seen below as it has all of this in it already. Otherwise if your wanting to add in your own spices I highly recommend adding 1 tsp of chili powder, cumin, turmeric and fresh crushed garlic and onions. 

 

Below you will see the pre-marinaded and cooked chicken being added to the sauce for the final step in cooking this delicious dish.

The part where your simmering the sauce, you can switch from 1/2 tsp of chili powder to 1 tsp for that extra heat. I love to do that, personally. I will add 1 tsp every time for this recipe. 

WHO INVENTED BUTTER CHICKEN

It’s origins came from three  Punjabi restaurateurs, Kundan Lal Jaggi, Kundan Lal Gujral and Thakur Dass, who founded the world-renowned Moti Mahal restaurant in Delhi. 

WHATS BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE MADE OF

  • Fresh Cream
  • Ghee or Butter
  • Oil
  • Cashews or Almonds if you do not have you can always use sugar for added sweetness 
  • Plain Yogurt
  • Tomatoes
  • Garlic and Onions

WHAT’S BUTTER CHICKEN

It is one of the most popular Indian curries Worldwide today.

It’s become so popular that the supermarkets are now selling various versions of it in pre- packaged bottles in hopes to win your business. 

But that stuff just won’t cut if for those of us who are familiar with traditional Butter Chicken. Because real butter chicken uses ghee butter you can use regular butter if desired. Then of course there is cream and some stronger curry flavors than most of those pre-made bottled types entail. 

Plus those bottles are expensive costing near 4x the price that it takes to make it from scratch, not to mention not nearly as tasty.

IS BUTTER CHICKEN SPICY

This popular dish hails from the Indian subcontinent and is noted for its creamy and smooth butter taste, you can make it more spicy by adding an extra 1 tsp of red chili powder if desired.

Otherwise this is a mild curry compared to other traditional Indian dishes.

In comparison we would rate the spice level of this dish to other Indian dish, a 4 out of 10. 

Such as Grama masla and Indian curry powder. All which can be found in almost any grocery store spice section. 

I think the reason people by those pre-made bottles is because they think making it from scratch is hard, but I assure you it’s not.

It’s all about having the right ingredients and nothing in this ingredients list is is foreign besides possibly the fenugreek leaves also known as kasuri methi. Also that can be found in almost all grocery stores today.

HOW LONG WILL BUTTER CHICKEN LAST IN THE FRIDGE

In a sealable container up to 3 days and if you want to freeze it for meal – preps you can do that and store in the freezer up to 3 months.

We hope you enjoy this tasty dish as much as we do! Serve it alongside some naan bread and enjoy!

We don’t add as much cream to this Butter Chicken as most do, which will give it a more orange color.

If your wanting a more cream heavy type of Butter Chicken just add 1/2 cup of  cream opposed to the 1/4 cup that my recipe calls for.

If your a CURRY lover like me. Then you will want to try these dishes below!

Note: If you want a more creamy butter chicken add 1/2 cup of cream instead of the 1/4 cup that I used in this recipe.

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Did you like this curry?

Then you’re sure to like my “Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry” which uses coconut milk as is by far my most popular recipe on this blog. 

More Popular Curry Dishes Below!

 

 

Chicken, Date Night, Dinner ideas

Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken

I have an easy Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken recipe that can be pulled of in no time and serves as a meal for four. 

Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken is one of those no brainer, one pot recipes that can feed a family of four. By simply adding potatoes, carrots and onions to this baking dish. You can have a whole meal ready in under 1 hours time with very little effort.

Talk about easy peezy right! Wanting another awesome recipe that uses a whole chicken? Try my Air Fryer Whole Chicken

This super simple, one pan recipe is sure to have your family requesting for more. Now if you are wanting to feed more than 4 people then you simply just have to bake two chickens.

And don’t forget to keep the bird/bones to make some leftover chicken noodle soup for the next day!

Can it get better than this? We think not.

Note: It’s very important to preheat your oven prior to cooking the bird.

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, New Year's, Quick and easy recipes, Vegetarian

Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi

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This Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi is made with sun dried tomatoes, kale and parmesan cheese. 

This Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi recipe contains no cream, so is on the lighter side and is  absolutely delicious! So if you are looking for a decadent gnocchi dish minus the excess calories? Then you have come to the right place. 

If you want to make it with cream and the vegetable stock you can as well. However, just be sure to half the vegetable stock so there is not to much liquid.

Also, be sure to sauté the sun dried tomatoes for a minimum of 2 minutes in vegetable stock, this really helps to bring out the flavors. Do this before adding back in the cooked gnocchi.

I have really started to appreciate Italian cuisines more so over the past few years, before I used to prefer Greek. I guess with time my tastes change and I’m so grateful to be able to dabble in all the amazing flavors that the World has to offer.

I could just eat this type of food everyday, nothing really compares to pillowy soft gnocchi.

And when it is tossed in a creamy sauce it’s so good, it will have you craving it often.

The nice thing about this recipe is that it can be whipped up in under 20 minutes.

Which can make for a quick and tasty weeknight meal in no time. 

Go ahead indulge no guilt here!

This recipe would be perfect for a romantic dinner idea, think Valentines day or New Years.

Also you can add some cooked shredded chicken to this or cooked bacon if desired.

As for me I like it just like this, I’m also a huge sun dried tomato lover SO I will add even more sun dried tomatoes to my dish when making it just for myself.

This recipe can be made vegan instead of just vegetarian as well. 

However you would want to replace the sour cream with a vegan options of course.

I will leave that all up to you, I hope you give it a try either way!

Sprinkle some fresh parmesan cheese on top before serving and you will be in Gnocchi heaven…

Bone appetite!

Here are some other Gnocchi recipes that you will love

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, Pasta, Quick and easy recipes

Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi

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This Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi is made with fresh parmesan cheese, spinach, mushrooms, vegetable stock, sour cream and brown butter. 

This Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi is something extra special and may be just the ticket to getting out of doing the dishes with your spouse tonight!

Here is another popular gnocchi recipe from this blog that your also sure to enjoy! Creamy Sausage Gnocchi

Dig in!

HOW TO MAKE MUSHROOM AND SPINACH GNOCCHI 

In order to make it more savory vs creamy, I balance the  dish with vegetable stock and sour cream which helps to bring forth the herbs and spices that are also added during the cooking process. 

If you want to make it SIMPLY more creamy, mix some cream and the vegetable stock together. Just make sure your halving the vegetable stock so there is not to much liquid.

Or if you want it really creamy just use cream on it’s own.

I have really started to appreciate Italian cuisines more so over the past few years.

I guess with time my tastes change and I’m so grateful to be able to dabble in all the amazing flavors that the World has to offer.

I could just eat this type of food everyday, nothing really compares to pillowy soft gnocchi. And when it is tossed in a creamy sauce it’s to die for. 

The nice thing about this recipe is that it can be whipped up in under 20 minutes. Which can make for a quick and tasty weeknight meal in no time. Go ahead indulge no guilt here!

This recipe would be perfect for a romantic dinner idea, think Valentines day or New Years. Also you can add some cooked shredded chicken to this or cooked bacon if desired.

As for me I like it just like this, I’m also a huge sun dried tomato lover SO I will add even more sun dried tomatoes to my dish. However for this recipe, I have cut them in half for my readers as I am sure most of you would prefer a balance of flavors. 

Sprinkle some fresh parmesan cheese on top before serving and you will be in Gnocchi heaven… Bone appetite!

Be sure to sauté the sun dried tomatoes for a minimum of 2 minutes in vegetable stock, this really helps to bring out the flavors. Do this before adding back in the cooked gnocchi.

Here are some other Gnocchi recipes that you will love

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, New Year's, Quick and easy recipes, Seafood

Best Pan Seared Scallops with Bacon

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These sweet and succulent Pan Seared Scallops are made  with the addition of Bacon are sure to make for a memorable meal. 

With Valentine’s day right around the corner, this recipe will come as a surprise to anyone who has the chance to dine with you. 

This recipe is not only super simple to make it’s also quick because it can be served in less than 30 minutes. 

All you will need is half a pack of bacon, butter, garlic, parsley along with salt and pepper. 

Plus if you make this at home, you can make more than you would ever be served dining out on of the busiest days of the year = Valentines day. 

HOW LONG TO SEAR SCALLOPS

You do not want to over cook scallops as they will not be as soft and become rubbery. So the rule of thumb is 1 1/2 mins on each side. You want them translucent in the center yet slightly browned on the outside!

This recipe can be done with just one skillet and enjoyed for have the price of what you would be charged in the restaurants.

Serve with my suggested side below “Shredded Brussel Sprouts“ and you have yourself a romantic dinner for two. 

While some people opt for Steak  or Lobster, why not try something a bit different this time around? They are such a good choice and are sure to impress just the same. 

Plus you would never get this many scallops at the restaurants anyway. So go all out that is what home cooking is all about right?

These scallops are defiantly good on their own, however if you wanting a meal then your going to want to pair it with something.

Plus if you choose to do as I have, and serve them with shredded brussel sprouts then you will only need one pack of bacon for this entire recipe.

So follow along and you can have this whole dinner on the table in under 1 hour, or if your just doing the scallops 20 minutes.

Start by saute the bacon, till near krispy, remove and set aside.

Dry the scallops then season with salt and pepper

Place in the frying pan and saute with a little red pepper flakes on each side for 5 minutes, flip.

Once the bacon and scallops have been cooked, set on a plate.

In the remaining bacon fat, add 1 tsp of butter, crushed garlic and parsley. Saute for 2 minutes till fragrant then add the cooked bacon back. 

Turn off the heat, and toss back in the cooked scallops. Are you drooling yet? 

 

The bacon fat sears the scallops to perfection!

Serve with my Shredded Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Looking for a side dish? Try my Shredded Brussel Sprouts with Bacon recipe here!

Looking for a Lobster recipe?  Try my Broiled Lobster Tails here!

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