Yum-Yum Brussels Sprouts

Yum-Yum Brussels Sprouts

 
Hi everybody :)

Sorry about not posting a Breakfast Is Served, yesterday. I had a very hectic day and nothing went as scheduled. I was out running errands most of the day. Being outside most of the day, I noticed the weather. We're having some very odd weather here, in the middle of Winter and it's feels like it's Summer outside. Oh well, enjoy it, while I can, I guess. 

Now, on to the post...

As I mentioned here, I didn't developed a love for brussels sprouts until I was much older. Now, I can't seems to get enough of the stuff :) So I don't know if I would have liked them as a child. But Dusti of Want to get Crafty? claims this is a brussels sprouts dish that everyone, even kids will eat.  I don't have little kids, but I do have 2 very picky adults eaters. One is off at college, my daughter, she's slowly coming around.... and  Mr. I-don't-eat-no-brussels-sprouts hubby. He's a stubborn one. Whenever I cooked brussels sprouts, he looks at me with a frown and refuse to even taste them. To get him to come around, I had to give this recipe a try. So, let's get it started

Yum-Yum Brussels Sprouts

2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (They have it in 2lbs bags at Sam's Club)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons maple syrup (I used 3 tbsp.)

3 slices of bacon, cut into1/2-inch pieces

1 medium sweet onion, sliced (Peru Sweet Onion)

Salt and pepper, to taste.

Set oven at 400 degrees. Have on hand a large rimmed baking sheet.
In a bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, maple syrup, bacon, salt, and pepper. 

Spread the mixture in a single layer on the baking sheet

 Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning several times, or until the Brussels sprouts are tender and caramelized and the bacon is crisp and golden

SOURCE: Want to Get Crafty

What I Did and/or Think:
 I add 1 medium sweet Peru Onion to the mix and an extra tablespoon of syrup.
 The Taste: It was delicious! The maple syrup along with the sweet onion gave the brussels sprouts a mild sweet taste. IT WAS AMAZING. I have to say it was the BEST brussels sprouts I ever tasted! REPEAT AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE!  My son and I LOVE them!

In case you're wondering.... no, I could not get hubby to give it a try. But I'm not giving up, I think the next time I do cabbage, I'll add some brussels sprouts to it....but shhhh, it's our little secret.

ENJOY! Come again... 

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Warm & Creamy Bacon Dip

Warm & Creamy Bacon Dip

   
Hi everybody :)

Do you all love sour cream and onions baked cheesy potatoes with bacon? Well, have I got a dip for you! This dip is loaded with all my favorite potato toppings, plus it's ready to serve in 30 minutes or less. So if you're hosting a party or just having a family movie night, this might just be the recipe for you. Step into my kitchen, and let's get this party started...

Warm & Creamy Bacon Dip adapted Daisy
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups Daisy Brand Sour Cream
3 ounces bacon bits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped green onion


Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, combine all ingredients. 

Place the mixture in a 1-quart baking dish. Cover. Heat the dip for 25-30 minutes or until hot. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or chips. *Serving option: Dip may also be placed in hollowed round sourdough loaf, wrapped in foil and heated in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.

What I Did and/or Think:
No changes was made to the recipe.
The Taste: Sour Cream, Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, and Bacon; enough said :)
In my opinion, heating up the dip should be optional, it taste great not heated too. If you choose not heating it,  just make it up in advance to give the flavors a chance to blend. As I  mention earlier, I think this would be great when making loaded potatoes too.

 Throwing a party this weekend, make the dip! If you invite me, I'll bring the chips :)

BTW, if I wasn't clear enough; it's a REPEAT, y'all :)

ENJOY! Come again...

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Bourbon-Brown Sugar Orange Glazed Salmon

Bourbon-Brown Sugar Orange Glazed Salmon

Hi everybody :)


Because I love salmon so much and still had half of the pack still in the refrigerator, I decided to share another recipe with you all. This recipe is sort of a combinations of two recipes that catch my attention. I took what I thought would be a great taste from both recipes and combined them together.  

Going by what I think is the best flavors of the two, I cooked the salmon  in a sauce flavored with brown sugar, orange juice, lemon zest. garlic, onions, and bourbon. Here's how I did it...
 
 Bourbon Brown Sugar Orange Glazed Salmon  partly adapted All Recipes and My Recipes

4 tablespoons butter 
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped green onions 
2 garlic cloves, minced  
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 (6oz.)  salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
1/4 - 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey (I eyeballed it) 

Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and  next 4 ingredients. 

Season salmon with salt and pepper; place them on top of brown sugar mixture. Cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat. 

Turn salmon, and pour bourbon around the fillets. Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Spoon glaze over the salmon, and serve.

 What I Think:

LOVE the smell of this cooking! I wish you all could have smelt it too :) The taste was wonderful, absolutely AMAZING!!!  This is my officially new best salmon recipe! R-E-P-E-A-T !   R-E-P-E-A-T !   What that spell?  YAAAaa!  REPEAT!!!

ENJOY! Come again...

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