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Pancetta Brussels Sprouts

Leveling up the plain ol brussels sprouts and making them epic with this recipe! There’s so many layers of flavor with salty, sour, and sweet that make these brussels sprouts perfectly balanced and so addicting. Plus these roasted pancetta brussels sprouts are so easy to make it would be the perfect everyday side and also…

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Pancetta Brussels Sprouts

Today we are leveling up the plain ol brussels sprouts and making them epic with this recipe! There’s so many layers of flavor with salty, sour, and sweet that make these brussels sprouts perfectly balanced and so addicting. These roasted pancetta brussels sprouts are so easy to make it would be the perfect everyday side and also a great Holiday dish to add to the family table!

Make the dressing while the brussels sprouts and pancetta are cooking! All you have to do is add all the ingredients into a jar that has a lid and shake it up. Easy peasy, then drizzle it right over the roasted brussels sprouts once you remove them from the oven. Top with dried cranberries and parmesan cheese!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lbs brussels sprouts
  • 4 ounces of pancetta, cubed
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Avocado oil

VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees. Soak brussels sprouts in water and some white vinegar to clean for about 10 minutes to clean & rinse. Cut stems off and halve the brussels sprouts vertically and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Season brussels sprouts liberally with salt & pepper and coat with avocado oil. Add pancetta to the baking sheet and mix everything together with a spoon to coat the oil and seasonings to the brussels sprouts. Turn all brussels sprouts down so that the open centers are directly on the backing sheet
  • Bake for 25 mins or until fork tender and pancetta is browned and crispy, remove from oven
  • While the brussels sprouts and pancetta are roasting in the oven, make the vinaigrette by mixing all ingredients together in a mason jar, shake well
  • Add cooked brussels sprouts and pancetta to a bowl and top with dried cranberries, parmesan cheese, and vinaigrette, toss together and serve

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  1. Sam
    07.05.2023

    I’ve made this many times, and though people say they don’t like brussel sprouts, they always like this and ask for more. I put a little less parmesan in mine and sometimes add toasted pecans at the end. Thank you for a go-to recipe.

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3 oz blanco tequila
2 oz raspberry liqueur (like Chambord)
2 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
Honey, for rimming
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Dry ice (for that spooky effect)

INSTRUCTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, raspberry liqueur, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. 

Shake until chilled.

Dip the rims of two glasses in honey, then coat with sprinkles. 

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INGREDIENTS 
Cake:
1 box spiced cake mix
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin
1/2 cup milk
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 eggs, room temperature
Pinch of salt

Icing:
1/4 block cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS 
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a bundt pan and toss in a little sugar to coat.

In a large bowl, mix all cake ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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CROCKTOBER SERIES EP. 4 ✨ Slow Cooker Pepper Steak CROCKTOBER SERIES EP. 4 ✨ Slow Cooker Pepper Steak 🫑🥩 You know those nights when you want something cozy and comforting but don’t have the energy to cook? This Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is your answer!

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INGREDIENTS
2 lbs flat iron steak, cut ½ inch thick against the grain
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp cornstarch (for tossing)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
15 oz Bloody Mary mix
2 ½ tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp black pepper
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 ½ tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (for slurry)
Garnish: sesame seeds and sliced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS
Toss steak strips with 1 tbsp cornstarch until coated.

Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meat in two batches to avoid overcrowding. Remove and place in the slow cooker.

Reduce heat to low. Add garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds.

Add Bloody Mary mix, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Scrape up any browned bits for flavor.

Pour the sauce over the steak in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.

Add sliced bell peppers and onion. Cook for another 45 minutes.

Mix 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp water to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker and cook for 15 minutes to thicken.

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

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CROCKTOBER SERIES EP. 3 🤍 Crockpot White Chicken C CROCKTOBER SERIES EP. 3 🤍 Crockpot White Chicken Chili 🍲 it’s cozy, creamy, and packed with flavor. The kind of easy weeknight dinner that makes the whole house smell amazing. I’m so thankful to my former coworker Kirstia for teaching me how to make this staple many years ago!

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SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp smoked paprika
1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, with juice
1 can Rotel
1 block cream cheese

Instructions:
Add all ingredients to your slow cooker.

Cook on low for 4 - 4 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Shred chicken, stir everything together until creamy, and serve hot.

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