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Because No-One Likes To Clean Up After Dinner

I’m having a super tight schedule today! I won’t bore you with the details but let’s just say I got up at 5am and I probably won’t be going to bed until midnight, so yeah, busy is the word. Somewhere in between all the craziness I’m supposed to cook dinner for my family – I could just go for takeout but it always makes me feel so guilty!

Instead, I’m going to make one of my favorite, super quick, one pan meals. What I dislike even more than really complicated and time consuming recipes, is the massive clean-up after dinner. So I’ve collected quite an impressive amount of simple recipes that don’t make a mess.

This roasted chicken and vegetables recipe is also a pretty inexpensive one! I often buy a huge batch of chicken thighs when they’re on sale, and then freeze them for later. Then just thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and they are ready to be cooked for dinner the next day.

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Quick Tip: Use any kind of vegetables you prefer!

The Most Delicious Way To Eat Your Brussels Sprouts!

Here’s a dish that probably has fans in Hollywood – it’s that good! I haven’t always particularly liked Brussels sprouts, but I’ve been trying all kinds of new recipes so that I would learn to love them. I don’t like being picky; I want to set a good example for my kids, and I want them to enjoy their veggies. This super simple recipe does the trick for me!

What’s great about this recipe is that you could serve it on any meal of the day. I’ve made this for breakfast as is, but sometimes I’ve also added some leftover chicken or ground beef and served this bake for dinner.

Amp it up by adding your favorite seasonings! I like to add a touch of chili powder or some fresh herbs, depending on what I have at hand. I also use different kinds of cheese, just to give it some fresh flavor each time.

Most often I double the ingredients so that we are having this for dinner, and the leftovers for lunch the next day. My whole family loves this meal!

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Quick Tip: Sometimes I omit the potatoes and just add other veggies instead (for example broccoli).

Ok.  So a lot of people genuinely dislike brussels sprouts.  But like all foods, sometimes you just have to discover them in a new combination, to truly appreciate the natural flavor.

This easy recipe serves 4 people and is ready in minutes.  The flavor of the sprout, which people usually describe as bland, is anything but in this delectable side dish.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  12 Tomatoes

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Anything that has the world “caramel” and “nuts” in it, is a dead giveaway for delish. And that’s just the type of flavor these caramelized brussels sprouts, with pistachios, invoke. This recipe has a serious yum factor! It’s something most people don’t expect when they’re eating vegetables, and that’s one of the reasons these little things will surprise you in the most pleasant way.

Once you pop these little balls of flavor into your mouth, you’ll be wondering why they have such a bad rap! The sprouts are infused with butter and a rich nutty flavor, that is set off by the sweetness of the sugar and caramelized onions. The recipe is easy, and better yet, it’s under 300 calories, so you can truly indulge. Make these as a beautiful side dish, or eat it all for a tasty lunch!

Recipe and photo courtesy of AllRecipes

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Quick tip: Try adding a touch of chili powder!

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.

If you are in a bit of a food rut over good sides, consider this Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts recipe.  Though you can make them any time of year, these Brussels sprouts are particularly good for winter or fall, and even many people who profess a dislike of Brussels sprouts will find a way to like this recipe.

I actually like Brussels sprouts even relatively plain (you could say that I have found to appreciate a wide variety of different flavors in my time), but even I get a bit bored with having them the same-old, same-old way.  This recipe gives that green vegetable a refreshing new spin, using two of my favorite flavors: the sweetly acidic taste of good balsamic vinegar and the savory taste of bacon.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Goodie Godmother

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Quick tip: Stalk is not necessary for this dish, so you can use whatever Brussel sprouts you can find.