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I think that you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who dislikes this Bacon Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts recipe. Seriously, give these a try, even if you have doubts about ever trying Brussels sprouts again. This dish isn’t nearly as difficult to put together as its gourmet presentation might suggest, and it is packed full of delicious sweet, savory, and softly tart flavors.

I went with the country-style Dijon because I generally prefer mustard with a bit of graininess but relatively soft flavor. However, tastes vary, so use what you like. It’ll be delicious, regardless. The flavor blend here means that you can pair this dish with just about anything. Most any chicken, pork, or beef dish will work nicely, and even some fish dishes will work with it. The sky’s about the limit, really; it’s just a matter of what you feel like having.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Necessary Indulgences

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Quick tip: Use your favorite cheese instead of Parmesan.

This Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken is perfect for people who want a low-hassle meal and like their meat on the sweet side. It features a sticky-sweet sauce, with the natural mild acidity of the pineapple and mandarin oranges giving it just the right amount of tartness to put the sweet and savory flavors in balance. I have to say, the Hawaiians do know how to blend the Asian and American cooking traditions nicely. I was more than happy to break out my Crock-Pot again to give this a try. And with no pre-cooking even required, this recipe is about as easy as it gets.

For easier cleanup, spray down your slow cooker with some cooking spray or use a liner. You can tweak the sauce in this recipe a bit according to taste. The simplest way to serve this chicken is as shown, on a bed of rice of your choice. I happen to think that jasmine rice goes beautifully with this! That is likely more than enough for a full meal for most people, but if you want some sides, I would recommend some simply cooked carrots and a green vegetable of your choice for a bit of contrast.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Our Table For Seven

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Quick tip: Use slow cooker liners for an easier cleanup!

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Bread pudding is a classic dessert that can best be described as simple but elegant. This Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce recipe includes options for lightening things up a bit while still bringing the great flavor.

My great-grandmother, whom I called Granny and whom Dad called Mama, made a fantastic bread pudding with a whiskey sauce that practically made a dessert by itself. Alas, Granny closely guarded her recipes, and it was lost. I was happy to stumble upon this recipe and indulge in a little nostalgia. Though I can’t say that the recipe is exactly the same, it is similar, and I think that even Granny would have agreed that it is really tasty.

Of course, if you prefer making the sauce without the whiskey, this will still turn out delightful. But I would highly recommend giving it a try! I am definitely not a fan of whiskey but it makes this dessert super flavorful.

Recipe courtesy of Audrey at Dishably. Image courtesy star5112.

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Quick Tip: Drizzle some maple syrup on this bread pudding before digging in. Yum!

No, you can’t really call them healthy, but these Baked Caramel Apple Cider Doughnuts are delicious. They’re kind of like caramel apples in softer doughnut form–a great treat for fall. I normally prefer the fried doughnuts, even though they are less healthy than the baked ones, but these really are good! They’re certainly a lot better than any store-bought baked doughnuts that I’ve ever had.

If you don’t have a doughnut pan, you can use a muffin pan and just make these into muffins. They’ll taste great, either way. I have to say, for baked doughnuts, these are rather soft and moist. I’m guessing that the generous amount of butter in the dough helps, not to mention all of that heavy cream in the glaze – mmm, so good! I really am a sucker for that caramel apple flavor, and the fact that these are a lot easier to eat than actual caramel apples doesn’t hurt.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Cookin’ Chicks

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Quick tip: If you don’t want to use cinnamon, you can use nutmeg instead. Just cut the amount in half.