Cooking Method: Roasting

Gochujang Brussels Sprouts

Gochujang Brussels Sprouts is delicious. It combines the slightly bitter and earthy flavor of Brussels sprouts with the sweet, spicy, and savory notes of gochujang, a Korean chili paste. It’s a great side dish for chicken, fish, or tofu, or eaten as a snack or light meal.

By admin

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Lemon and Dill Risotto with Roast Chicken

My daughter Grace made us this fabulous Lemon and Dill Risotto with Roast Chicken. It's so easy and all done in one pan. If you are intimidated by risotto, just relax, the rice gets cooked under the chicken. All the juices from the chicken adds depth of flavor to the risotto. If you don't want to spatchcock your chicken, just use bone-in chicken pieces or thighs.

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Bang Bang Salmon

Bang Bang Salmon is a delicious and easy way to make salmon. The bang bang sauce is creamy and flavorful and is made with mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and other seasonings. The sweetness of the sauce balances out the heat of the sriracha, creating a flavor that is both addictive and satisfying. The beauty is you can adjust to amount of heat to suit your taste. Bang Bang Salmon makes a great weeknight meal because it can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

By admin

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Cranberries

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Cranberries showcases a harmonious blend of flavors. Roasting the Brussels sprouts caramelizes them and brings out their natural sweetness. The walnuts give the dish a nutty contrast, while the cranberries add a burst of tartness. It all gets tossed in a combination of maple syrup and Dijon mustard.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 3 - 4 Servings

One Skillet French Onion Tater Tot Casserole

I recently made this Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole. It was insanely good, so I made another version of it. One-Skillet French Onion Tater Tot Casserole is a cross between French onion soup and a classic midwest style tater tot casserole. It is made with caramelized onions, ground beef, bell peppers, garlic, and topped with a layer of Gruyère cheese, tater tots and baked in the oven until the tater tots are golden brown and then get an extra layer of cheddar cheese.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Marmite Chicken with Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans

Marmite’s distinctive taste is represented in the marketing slogan: "Love it or hate it." Such is its prominence in British popular culture that Marmite is often used as a metaphor for something, or even someone, that is an acquired taste or polarizing. This Marmite Chicken with Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans is absolutely delicious. The marmite adds a subtle umami flavor to the chicken and using the starchy bean liquid works perfectly in place of the starchy pasta water in a traditional cacio e pepe; it emulsifies perfectly with the parmesan to create a silky, glossy sauce.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Apple Cider-Glazed Salmon

This Apple Cider-Glazed Salmon is absolutely delicious. The apple cider glaze is made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, which adds a touch of sweetness and acidity that complements the salmon perfectly.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This Chicken Tortilla Soup is from The New York Times. This is a nontraditional method. There are many variations of tortilla soup. This one is made in a slow-cooker, but I have also included the stovetop version. The soup gets its depth of flavor from roasting the tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and garlic until they become charred. It's then put in a slow-cooker with the chicken for about 5 hours. To me the toppings are key. I like adding fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, cilantro, etc. I also have another version on this blog here.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Hard Cider Pot Roast with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Onions

Hard Cider Pot Roast with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Onions is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for autumn. The beef chuck roast is braised in flavorful hard cider and beef broth with mushrooms, carrots, and onions until it is fall-apart tender. The resulting gravy is rich and savory, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. You can serve over/alongside creamy mashed potatoes or herbed wide noodles.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage & Brussels Sprouts

This is an easy sheet pan dinner for a busy weeknight that uses 1 pound of Brussels sprouts, Trader Joe’s Chicken Sausage and Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Sage. It’s is so simple. You halve the Brussels sprouts and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then put them on a baking sheet with the sliced sausages and sprouts. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 3 Servings