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Grilled vegetables are my go to side dish for any summer barbecue. They are incredibly easy to prepare, go with just about anything, and can be made in advance. While most people grill zucchini, peppers and onions, my absolute favourite vegetable to grill is eggplant.  Ingredients 2 eggplants 2 tsp salt 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic crushed 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt Instructions Cut the eggplant into 1/4 inch thick slices and generously salt each slice. Let them rest for about 15 minutes so that the salt can draw out the moisture and bitterness. Wipe each of the slices with a paper towel to remove the salt and moisture.  Preheat the barbecue to medium heat In a large dish combine the olive oil, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Place each of the eggplant slices in the dish, flipping them over to ensure both sides are covered in oil.  Grill for approximately 6 minutes per side until golde...

These Garlic Brown Sugar Pork Chops are such a delicious blend of flavors, and is sure to be a new family favorite! INGREDIENTS 2 Bone in thick pork chops, about 1 inch thick 3 tablespoons garlic minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons brown sugar salt and pepper fresh parsley chopped INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a oven safe skillet (I use cast iron) on medium high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside In the same skillet reduce heat to low and add butter, garlic, brown sugar, red pepper, and whisk until combined, simmer 2-3 minutes. Add pork chops back into the pan and coat with sauce. Place oven safe skillet in the oven and bake 8-10 minutes or until internal temperature of pork chops reaches 145F Remove pork chops and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve! NOTES If your using a thinner ...

Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes are such a simple meal that is full of tender garlic herb melt in your mouth steak with potatoes.  This is a meal that the entire family will love!  Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter divided 1 pound yukon gold potatoes sliced about 1/2 inch in thickness 3 garlic cloves minced 1 teaspoon thyme chopped 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped 1 teaspoon oregano chopped 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steaks cut into 1 inch cubes salt and pepper Instructions Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and butter, potatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Cook for about 3 minutes, stir and cook and additional 3 minutes until fork tender. Remove and set aside on a plate. Turn the skillet to high heat. Add the 1 tablespoon butter and steak bites. Let the steak sear for a minute and then continue to stir the steak until they are golden brown. Top the steak with fresh chopped herbs. Did you find this post usef...

Honey garlic butter shrimp is quick and easy and a guaranteed hit! - INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed if desired 2 tablespoon butter 2 cups chopped broccoli 1 teaspoon olive oil salt pepper INSTRUCTIONS In a small bowl add the honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, red pepper and mix until combined. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp into a bowl and add 1/3 of the sauce. Toss and marinade 30 minutes. Whisk in the cornstarch to the reserved marinade and set aside. Heat a cast iron skillet or wok on high heat, add olive oil and broccoli, salt and pepper and cook 5-6 minutes just until soft. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the butter to the skillet and add shrimp discarding and marinade. Cook until the shrimp turns pink about 2 minutes each side. Add in the reserved sauce and bring to a simmer. Add in the broc...

Cooked in a delicious garlic butter sauce, these tender Steak Bites are made with sirloin steak for juicy, mouthwatering bite-size pieces every time! Enjoy these garlic butter steak bites for an easy, low-carb snack or with your favorite sides for a fast and simple dinner. These fragrant and easy steak bites are the perfect dinner for anyone who loves delicious and easy recipes…but hates cooking. Ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes, these tender little bites are fantastic right out of the skillet, or with all your favorite sides. Requiring just a handful of simple ingredients and a hot skillet, the whole family will be begging for this easy steak bite recipe on repeat. Ingredients 1.5 pounds sirloin steak - cut into small cubes 1 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper - to season 4 tbsp salted butter 5 cloves garlic - minced 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper - plus more to taste 2 tbsp fresh parsley - finely chopped Instructions Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pa...

Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib is melt in your mouth tender and juicy prime rib that is cooked to medium rare perfection and marbled with fat.  The seared garlic butter herb crust is incredible!  Well, I am here to bring you the best prime rib recipe with a few tips and tricks for cooking the perfect tender and juicy prime rib every single time. You are going to bring your A- game to Christmas dinner with a flavorful and bold prime rib roast that is actually really simple to make! With these easy to follow steps you will have a perfect Christmas dinner that will be loved by all. Prime rib is top of the line meat that tastes just as AMAZING as it looks. The marbled cut and beautiful bone structure is just what you need to have this slice of heaven on your plate. Cooking prime rib does not have to take long. It is best to have a crispy outside and a tender, juicy inside. With this garlic butter herb prime rib recipe you will have the PERFECT prime rib dinner this holiday season! I...

Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes are such a simple meal that is full of tender garlic herb melt in your mouth steak with potatoes.  This is a meal that the entire family will love!  My ten year old steak loving son is always begging for steak every single week.  He loves steak and potatoes, and I love easy meals, so it is a win win situation.  Nothing better than steak and potatoes…  am I right?   Cooked in a buttery garlic herb sauce, this meal is full of flavor and one your family will love! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter divided 1 pound yukon gold potatoes sliced about 1/2 inch in thickness 3 garlic cloves minced 1 teaspoon thyme chopped 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped 1 teaspoon oregano chopped 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steaks cut into 1 inch cubes salt and pepper Instructions Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and butter, potatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Cook for about ...

Cooked in a delicious garlic butter sauce, these tender Steak Bites are made with sirloin steak for juicy, mouthwatering bite-size pieces every time! Enjoy these garlic butter steak bites for an easy, low-carb snack or with your favorite sides for a fast and simple dinner. These fragrant and easy steak bites are the perfect dinner for anyone who loves delicious and easy recipes…but hates cooking. Ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes, these tender little bites are fantastic right out of the skillet, or with all your favorite sides. Requiring just a handful of simple ingredients and a hot skillet, the whole family will be begging for this easy steak bite recipe on repeat. Ingredients 1.5 pounds sirloin steak - cut into small cubes 1 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper - to season 4 tbsp salted butter 5 cloves garlic - minced 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper - plus more to taste 2 tbsp fresh parsley - finely chopped Instructions Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pa...

Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib is melt in your mouth tender and juicy prime rib that is cooked to medium rare perfection and marbled with fat.  The seared garlic butter herb crust is incredible! Well, I am here to bring you the best prime rib recipe with a few tips and tricks for cooking the perfect tender and juicy prime rib every single time. You are going to bring your A- game to Christmas dinner with a flavorful and bold prime rib roast that is actually really simple to make! With these easy to follow steps you will have a perfect Christmas dinner that will be loved by all. Prime rib is top of the line meat that tastes just as AMAZING as it looks. The marbled cut and beautiful bone structure is just what you need to have this slice of heaven on your plate. Cooking prime rib does not have to take long. It is best to have a crispy outside and a tender, juicy inside. With this garlic butter herb prime rib recipe you will have the PERFECT prime rib dinner this holiday season! Ingredi...

Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes are such a simple meal that is full of tender garlic herb melt in your mouth steak with potatoes.  This is a meal that the entire family will love!  My ten year old steak loving son is always begging for steak every single week.  He loves steak and potatoes, and I love easy meals, so it is a win win situation.  Nothing better than steak and potatoes…  am I right?   Cooked in a buttery garlic herb sauce, this meal is full of flavor and one your family will love! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter divided 1 pound yukon gold potatoes sliced about 1/2 inch in thickness 3 garlic cloves minced 1 teaspoon thyme chopped 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped 1 teaspoon oregano chopped 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steaks cut into 1 inch cubes salt and pepper Instructions Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and butter, potatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Cook for about ...

Bold and savory garlic dijon shrimp and salmon foil packs are loaded with your favorite seafood and the most incredible tangy honey dijon sauce. Easy to make with little cleanup!  It is easy, it is incredibly delicious in every way, and it is ready in about 30 minutes with nothing to clean up but a few pieces of foil to toss in the garbage and one little bowl to rinse out. Ingredients     4 salmon fillets I used skin-off     1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and de-veined I kept tails on, feel free to remove them before beginning recipe if desired     4 tablespoons olive oil     salt and pepper to taste     1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning herbs see note Garlic Dijon Sauce     8 tablespoons butter, melted 1 stick or 1/2 cup     2 tablespoons honey     2 tablespoons dijon mustard     2 teaspoons whole grain dijon mustard     3 teaspoons minced garlic     salt and pepper, to t...

Pan seared Garlic Mushrooms are a staple side in any restaurant, bistro, pub or steakhouse, and a huge favourite in homes all over the world. BUT, over the years I have made a few changes and added a couple of extra ingredients to regular garlic mushrooms to get the BEST flavour! You will love this easy and delicious 10-minute side dish that pairs with anything! Low carb and Keto approved! Ingredients     4 tablespoons unsalted butter     1 tablespoon olive oil     1/2 an onion chopped (optional)     1 pound (500 g) Cremini or button mushrooms     2 tablespoons dry white wine* (optional)     1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped     2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley     4 cloves garlic minced     Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 an onion chopped (optional) 1 pound (500 g) Cremini or button mushrooms 2 tablespoons dry white wine* (option...

Looking for a new way to fix asparagus? This Garlic Roasted Cheesy Sheet Pan Asparagus is made on a single pan, within 20 minutes, and comes out perfect every single time. It’s a sure side dish to turn just about any meaty meal into a hearty dinner. Garlic Roasted Cheesy Sheet Pan Asparagus Ingredients     1 lb fresh asparagus, ends snapped off     3 tbsp olive oil     1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic     salt & pepper, to taste     1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese     1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Get Full Instructions ==>> 4sonrus