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CHEESY GARLIC ROASTED ASPARAGUS

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I simply LOVE! Made this for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a hit with everyone! So good and so, so easy and quick. CHEESY GARLIC ROASTED ASPARAGUS Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus with mozzarella cheese is the best side dish to any meal! Low Carb, Keto AND the perfect way to get your veggies in! Even non-asparagus fans LOVE this recipe! Tastes so amazing that the whole family gets behind this one. Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins Servings: 4 - 6 people Calories: 226 kcal Ingredients 1 pound (500 g) asparagus spears, woody ends removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 4 cloves garlic, minced) 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray.  Arrange asparagus on baking sheet. Set aside. In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzl...

GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE

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Roasted Brussels sprouts are my favorite! Made this twice already and each time it was amazing! So crispy and savory and very easy to make.  Loved it!! GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE Fragrant and flavorful vegetable side dish. Perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts with Parmesan breadcrumbs coating and spices. Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 35 mins Servings: 4 people Calories: 200 kcal Ingredients 16 oz. Brussels sprouts 3 Tbsp olive or avocado oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves minced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Trim ends of Brussels sprouts. Wash and dry with paper towel. Full Recipe @ www.crunchycreamysweet.com

PERFECT GRILLED STEAK WITH HERB BUTTER

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I made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! I’m not much of a red meat eater but will definatley be making this again :) PERFECT GRILLED STEAK WITH HERB BUTTER SERVES 2-4 Ingredients 2, 1lb bone-in strip steaks cut 1-1/2" thick (or your steak of choice) grapeseed or vegetable oil For the Steak Seasoning: 3/4 Tablespoon rock salt 1-1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/8 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes For the Herb Butter: Big pinch steak seasoning 1 stick salted butter (1/2 cup,) softened to room temperature 1 Tablespoon finely minced fresh rosemary 1 Tablespoon finely minced fresh thyme 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced Directions For the Steak Seasoning: Add ingredients to a mortar and pestle then coarsely grind. Alternatively, add ingredients to a heavy duty Ziplock bag, squeeze all the air out, then crush ingredi...

SKILLET PORK MEDALLIONS IN MUSHROOM MARSALA SAUCE

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Tried this recipe for the first time tonight and it turned out absolutely amazing! The pork was succulent and tender and the Marsala sauce was rich and delicious. Huge hit and will definitely make it again! Loved the time incriminates in the recipe and all were very accurate and very helpful! SKILLET PORK MEDALLIONS IN MUSHROOM MARSALA SAUCE This is both a quick and easy dish for weeknight meals and a great dish for entertaining that cooks up quickly. Be sure to have all your ingredients measured, ready and handy for this one. Try it with beef medallions or thin chicken cutlets as well. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 servings Energy: 565 kcal Ingredients 2 lb pork tenderloin (about 2 small or one large tenderloins) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 Tbsp butter 2 medium shallots finely diced (can substitute red onion) 12 oz cremini mushrooms thinly sli...

HERBY MUSHROOM CROISSANT STUFFING

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So delish! Made this to my friends for Friendsgiving last night and IT WAS AMAZING!! HERBY MUSHROOM CROISSANT STUFFING Buttery croissants, cozy herbs, caramelized wild mushroom, kale, and Gruyere cheese take classic stuffing from bland and boring to flavorful and completely delicious. Prep this stuffing in advance and then bake up just before you're ready for dinner for super easy holiday entertaining. Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 20 minutes Servings 8-10 Calories 376 kcal Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 3-4 cups mixed mushrooms, torn if large 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, at room temperature 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 cups roughly torn Tuscan kale 2 tablespoons fresh chopped sage 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme 2-3 cups low sodium chicken, turkey, or veggie broth 3 eggs, beaten 12 cups roughly torn, day...

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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This recipe is just PERFECT!! I made this for my fiancĂ© for Father’s Day (yesterday) and he loved it, he said it was the best cheesecake I’ve ever made. ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE Rich, creamy, and supremely flavorful, this is the ultimate chocolate cheesecake! Prep 30 mins Cook 1 hour, 10 mins inactive 6 hours total 7 hours, 40 mins Ingredients For the Crust: 1 and 1/2 cups (180g/6.3 ounces) Chocolate Wafer Crumbs 1/4 cup (57g/2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted For the Ultimate Chocolate Cheesecake: 2 cups (340g/12 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 and 1/2 pounds (680g/24 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup (198g/7 ounces) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (53g/1 and 7/8 ounces) light brown sugar, packed 3 Tablespoons unsweetened natural cocoa powder 4 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks, at room temperature 3/4 cup (170g/6 ounces) heavy cream, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Chocolate Ganache: 1 and 1/3 cups...

WHITE CHOCOLATE DIPPED GINGER COOKIES

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These cookies taste great and look great too! I Love it !! Christmas is coming :D WHITE CHOCOLATE DIPPED GINGER COOKIES These White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies are perfect for Christmas entertaining Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 30 Cookies Calories: 221 kcal Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 cup unsalted butter , softened 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp granulated sugar , divided 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup molasses 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups white chocolate chips 3 Tbsp shortening Red and green candy melts (or tinted royal icing)* Instructions In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg for 20 seconds, set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, 1/2...