Tag: holiday meals

Roasted Carrots with Dill

Roasted Carrots with Dill

Roasted vegetables all the time! There’s something about them that is just delicious. Still wanting to keep it simple but with some good flavor, I baked these bad boys with some dill. Carrots offer a bright pop of color and great flavor. When I do…

Crock-Pot Sweet Potatoes

Crock-Pot Sweet Potatoes

There’s something about potatoes that feeds my soul. So no matter what, this is something you will find me cooking. More often than not, I’ve swapped out Idaho potatoes for other alternatives and definitely sweet potatoes. (Don’t worry, I still like a good baked potato…

Green Beans and Bacon

Green Beans and Bacon

One thing we know for sure in our house is that everybody loves bacon. I mean, it’s so versatile and delicious… can you blame us? We have done bacon wrapped asparagus, bacon roasted brussel sprouts, bacon wrapped avocado, baked beans with bacon. But in honor of spring, green beans seemed like a good way to go.

A lot of people go straight for something like green bean casserole when it comes to a holiday side. Personally, that never really appealed to me. Not to mention, cream of mushroom soup is full of salt and gluten free or I’m paying too much for it so it is. That leaves me with the option of I’m making my own roux but not everyone likes mushrooms and the awesomeness of the fresh green bean is lost in the sauce.

But then there was green beans and bacon. Not only was it Easter and an occasion to gather together, but it was BACON SUNDAY! My bacon can have the crisp it deserves and I can taste the freshness of the green beans.

Now I baked my bacon ahead of time, so there were a few pieces available with eggs for breakfast, and used olive oil to cook up the onions and beans. You could also pan fry your bacon and use some of that bacon grease if you prefer the extra bacon flavor.

Ingredients:
– Green Beans
– Bacon
– Onion
– Olive Oil
– Pepper

Kitchen Items You’ll Need:
– Parchment Paper
– Baking Sheet
– Knife
– Cutting Board
– Saute Pan

Cooking Instructions:               
1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay bacon flat and bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes (for crispy bacon)
2. Trim, rinse and drain green beans. Set aside.
3. Slice and saute the onion on medium-high heat until translucent and starting to brown.
4. Add green beans to pan and cover. Cook over medium heat until green beans are tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Chop bacon and stir into green beans. Cook for 1 minute. Serve!

Can’t Beat This Beet Salad

Can’t Beat This Beet Salad

Beets have truly become one of my favorite vegetables. I can’t explain it but roasted beets are just one of the simple pleasures. They’re always so bright and vibrant and you can usually find a good supply anytime. Getting ready for Easter somehow we started…

Roasted My Turkey

Roasted My Turkey

with Brine and Baste “People who love to eat are always the best people” – Julia Child There is something about the holidays that makes cooking for our crew even more exciting. Life throws a lot of things at us, and they’re not all pleasant…