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Japanese Soy Braised Acorn Squash Recipe

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Wedges of cooked acorn squash with sprinkles of Japanese chili pepper on a white dish with chopsticks resting on the side, an acorn squash to the left of the white dish and a few white rose petals.

Simmering acorn squash with Japanese ingredients including soy sauce, sake, and mirin is a totally delicious way to enjoy acorn squash.

In Japan, kabocha squash (Japanese pumpkin) is typically cooked in a similar fashion as this. I find that acorn squash is a fabulous substitute!

You'll find that this recipe offers you a great way to enjoy this lovely winter squash!

Why You Will LOVE This Recipe!

I know you will absolutely LOVE this recipe as much as my family does because:

  • It's incredibly delicious! The simple ingredients we use in this recipe combine to give this wonderful winter squash a deep and rich savory flavor that you won't be able to get enough of.
  • This recipe is super easy! You only need 5 ingredients (and an optional garnish of Japanese chili peppers) for this dish, which cooks up in a flash.
  • Japanese inspired simmered acorn squash makes a perfect side dish to accompany your favorite main dishes. Or, you can simply enjoy it with steamed rice and a runny egg, as I am apt to do!

Let me now show you the simple ingredients you will need to make this delightful side dish!

🥘 Ingredients

An acorn squash, carton of chicken broth, bottle of soy sauce, bottle of sake, mirin, and Ichimi Togarashi Japanese Chili Pepper on a wooden table.

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this simple side dish:

  • Acorn squash - around 1 pound in weight
  • Soy Sauce
  • Sake
  • Mirin
  • Chicken broth (or vegetable broth) - we will use around 1 cup of this broth, but please reserve another cup or so just in case needed
  • Japanese chili pepper Ichimi Togarashi or Nanami Togarashi. This is optional, but I love the extra bit of kick these chili peppers give this dish.

So you only really need 5 simple ingredients for this recipe, but I do highly recommend the Japanese chili pepper so that would make it 6. 😃

Now let's move on to the very simple instructions to make this delicious acorn squash!

🔪 Instructions

As mentioned, it's super easy to make this dish. The hardest part is cutting up the squash and removing the seeds and pulp. Once you've achieved that it's all downhill from there!

Acorn squash, with its beautiful orange flesh, has a fairly tough skin. Please be sure to use a sharp knife and take care with your fingers. The best way I find to prepared the squash is to top and tail it first (cut off the top and bottom). Then cut it down the middle and remove the seeds and pulp (save the seeds for roasting if you like). Now cut the squash into 1" wedges.

Wedges of acorn squash, a quarter portion of an acorn squash with seeds removed, and 2 large wedges of squash with seeds intact.

Add all the ingredients to a wide bottomed saucepan or skillet. Try to place the squash in a single layer if you can. Now bring to the boil. You'll want most of the liquid to cover the squash so if you need to add a little more broth that's fine.
Now lower to a simmer, and cover. Cook between 20-30 minutes or to your desired level of tenderness.

Wedges of acorn squash in a saucepan with soy braising liquid.
Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and try to cover the squash with the liquids.
Wedges of acorn squash cooking in a saucepan with soy braising liquid and steam rising from the pan.
Bring to the boil and then simmer for around 20-30 minutes.

💭 Top tip

The squash is quite fragile and will fall apart easily. If you want your squash to be intact and not so mushy as this, then it's best to keep the squash in a single layer and not move them around very much if at all.

As you can see, this squash fell apart on me (plus side...it's so tender!) so to avoid this try not to disturb the squash while cooking and try not to crowd them as seen below.

Also when removing the squash from your pan or skillet, take extra care by removing them delicately with a kitchen turner so they don't fall apart.

Tender wedges of acorn squash cooked in a soy braising liquid with a pair of chopsticks holding some of the squash.
The simmered acorn squash is so tender it fell apart on me! But I like it that way. 😃

The last step is to sprinkle some Japanese chili pepper Ichimi Togarashi or Nanami Togarashi over the squash if using.

Cooked wedges of acorn squash in a soy braising liquid and a hand holding a bottle of Ichimi Togarashi in the foreground.
I love adding Japanese chili pepper to my squash.

And that's it! Now it's time to enjoy your deliciously tender Japanese simmered acorn squash!

Suggestions For Serving

Wedges of cooked acorn squash with sprinkles of Japanese chili pepper on a white dish with chopsticks resting on the side.

This beautiful and delicious simmered acorn squash is now ready to serve! It's a superb side dish to accompany Japanese main dishes such as Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl) as well as Japanese Teriyaki Chicken.

I also enjoy it simply served with rice and some luscious melted butter. Talk about comfort food!

Once you try this dish I'm sure it will become a favorite way to prepare acorn squash.

Enjoy!

FAQ

Can I use Kabocha Squash with this recipe?

Absolutely! Kabocha squash would be perfect simmered with these Japanese ingredients!

Do you need to remove the skin from an acorn squash before cooking?

It's not necessary to remove the skin from an acorn squash before cooking it. The skin is edible, and this recipe will give you a tender flesh and skin which you will devour!

Is kabocha squash the same as acorn squash?

Kabocha squash is different from acorn squash. Kabocha is a Japanese variety of winter squash and is also know as Japanese pumpkin. Acorn squash is a winter squash which originated in North America and Central America.

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Wedges of cooked acorn squash with sprinkles of Japanese chili pepper on a white dish with chopsticks resting on the side, an acorn squash to the left of the white dish.

Japanese Soy Braised Acorn Squash Recipe

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Braising Acorn Squash with Japanese ingredients including soy sauce, sake, and mirin is a fabulous way to enjoy this wonderful winter squash!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 people
Calories 86 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 wide bottomed saucepan or large skillet with a cover You will need to cover during cooking and the equipment you use should be wide bottomed or large sized as we aim to place the squash in a single layer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb acorn squash
  • 1 cup chicken broth can sub vegetable broth; please reserve an extra cup of broth if needed
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon sake
  • 2 tablespoon mirin can sub 2 ts sugar
  • Ichimi Togarashi Japanese chili pepper as optional garnish, to your taste

Instructions
 

  • Top and tail the acorn squash and then cut it down the middle. Remove the seeds and pulp (save the seeds for roasting if you like!), and then cut into 1" wedges.
    Wedges of acorn squash, a quarter portion of an acorn squash with seeds removed, and 2 large wedges of squash with seeds intact.
  • Add all the ingredients to a wide bottomed saucepan or large skillet and bring to the boil. You'll want most of the liquid to cover the squash so if you need to add a little more broth that's fine. PLEASE NOTE: try to lay the squash in a single layer if you can. This will help to avoid having to disturb the squash while cooking.
    Wedges of acorn squash in a saucepan with soy braising liquid.
  • Now lover to a simmer, and cover. Cook between 20-30 minutes or to your desired level of tenderness. I cooked mine for 30 minutes and you can see it is fall apart tender!
    Tender wedges of acorn squash cooked in a soy braising liquid with a pair of chopsticks holding some of the squash.
  • Sprinkle some Japanese chili pepper over the squash if you like to give it a little kick.
    Cooked wedges of acorn squash in a soy braising liquid and a hand holding a bottle of Ichimi Togarashi in the foreground.

Notes

The squash is quite fragile and will fall apart easily. If you want your squash to be intact and not so mushy as this, then it's best to keep the squash in a single layer and not move them around very much if at all.
To avoid mushy squash try not to disturb the squash while cooking and try not to crowd them.
Also when removing the squash from your pan or skillet, take extra care by removing them delicately with a kitchen turner so they don't fall apart.
Great with Japanese chili pepper such as Ichimi Togarashi or Nanami Togarashi!

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 896mgPotassium: 477mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
Keyword acorn squash, winter squash
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Chicken Scallopini With Piccata Sauce Recipe

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Chicken scallopini or thin slices of chicken cooked and garnished with Italian parsley with a sauce of capers, garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth and butter poured over the chicken.
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If you are in need of an easy peasy dinner chock full of amazing flavor, then you have come to the right place!

Chicken Scallopini with Piccata Sauce absolutely fits these criteria. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight, and elegant enough for date night.

Let me tell you a bit about this wonderful Italian dish!

What Is Chicken Scallopini?

Scallopini (also known as scaloppine) is a thin slice of meat. Chicken scallopini is then thin slices of chicken. Veal and beef are also used for scaloppine dishes. One benefit I love with scallopini is that the meat cooks up quickly, as you will see here in this recipe.

What is Piccata Sauce?

Piccata sauce is a lemon, butter, and caper sauce. The combination of these 3 ingredients is absolutely heavenly! The sauce has the lovely briny taste of the capers, the zestiness of the lemons, and the richness of butter.

In this dish, we'll prepare this sauce using the pan drippings from the cooked chicken. It will then be poured over our scallopini ready to devour to your delight!

🥘 Ingredients

Thin slices of uncooked chicken breast in a white dish, bowls filled with butter, lemon zest, salt and pepper, olive oil, minced garlic, capers, white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, and Italian parsley.

You will need the following ingredients for this quick and easy Italian chicken recipe:

  • Chicken breast, sliced extra thin to ¼" thickness; buy it this way at your grocery store, or we can use a meat mallet to pound it down
  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • White wine
  • Chicken broth
  • Fresh garlic
  • Lemon zest - we will use zest from ½ lemon
  • Lemon juice - we will use juice from ½ lemon
  • Salt
  • Black pepper,
  • Capers
  • Italian parsley (as a garnish)

You should be able to find all of these lovely fresh ingredients at your local grocery store.

Now let's gather our ingredients and make this mouthwatering dish!

🔪 Instructions

I hope you were able to find some extra thin sliced chicken breast prepared this way and ready to use. If not, no worries!

Prepping the Chicken

Begin by examining your chicken breasts. You want them to be around ¼" thick. If they are not, then use a meat mallet to pound them down to this thickness. To use the meat mallet, place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound.

Please note that if you buy very thick slices of chicken breast, it's best to cut them in ½ horizontally using your knife prior to using the meat mallet. For 1 pound of chicken, it's likely we will have between 5-6 pieces of chicken for this scallopini.

Chicken breast placed between plastic wrap with a meat mallet poised over it.

Now season both sides of your meat with ½ ts salt and ½ ts pepper.

Cooking The Chicken

Most likely you will have more chicken than will fit in your skillet at one time. Therefore, I'm including instructions to fry the chicken in 2 batches (I assume 2 batches will be enough to cook the 1 lb of chicken that you have).

For the first batch, add 1 tablespoon of butter and ½ tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Add half the chicken to the skillet, and cook each side approximately 2 minutes - 4 minutes, or until each side is lightly browned.

Chicken scallopini or thin slices of cooked chicken seasoned with salt and pepper on a white plate.

Remove to a plate, and then repeat these instructions with the 2nd batch (add another tablespoon butter and the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil at this time). Add this to the plate with the other chicken, and keep warm while we prepare the sauce.

Preparing The Sauce

Add the white wine into the pan, scrape up the brown bits from frying the chicken and deglaze the pan. Now add the chicken stock and garlic and bring to the boil for around 2-3 minutes. You'll want the sauce to reduce to about half, so if you need to continue boiling more than 2-3 minutes to achieve this, then adjust this time as necessary.

Reduce the heat to a low simmer, and add the lemon zest, lemon juice, the remaining tablespoon of butter and capers. Cook on this low simmer for about 2 minutes. Taste the sauce, and add additional salt or pepper if desired.

Brown bits left from frying chicken in a cast iron skillet being deglazed by wine with a blue kitchen turner resting on the skillet at the top left.
Deglaze with white wine.
Chicken broth, white wine, butter, garlic, capers, lemon juice and lemon zest in a cast iron pan.
Piccata sauce with butter, capers, lemon juice and zest, and chicken broth.

Pour this sauce over the chicken, and garnish with Italian parsley. Enjoy!

Seasoned thinly sliced chicken breast cooked in a lemon and caper sauce garnished with Italian parsley.

Suggestions For Serving Chicken Scallopini With Piccata Sauce

Chicken scallopini or thin slices of chicken cooked and garnished with Italian parsley with a sauce of capers, garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth and butter poured over the chicken.

This delicious dish is perfect served with pasta, such as spaghetti. I've also served it over rice, as the rice is ideal to soak up the beautiful piccata sauce.

Consider serving some Italian side dishes to accompany your Chicken Scallopini. I'd love to suggest Italian Broccoli With Garlic and Lemon, or Easy and Elegant White Asparagus.

I do hope you will love this dish as much as I do!

Buon Appetito!

FAQ

What is the difference between scallopini and piccata?

Scallopini refers to thin slices of meat, and piccata refers to a type of sauce made of butter, lemon, and capers.

What kind of meat is scaloppine (or scallopini)?

Scaloppine dishes are most commonly made with thin slices of veal, beef, or chicken.

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Chicken scallopini or thin slices of chicken cooked and garnished with Italian parsley with a sauce of capers, garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth and butter poured over the chicken.

Chicken Scallopini With Piccata Sauce Recipe

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Chicken Scallopini With Piccata Sauce is a quick, easy and delicious Italian dish which your whole family will love! Thin slices of chicken breast accompanied by a buttery lemon and caper sauce is absolutely mouthwatering! Buon Appetito!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 206 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast very thinly sliced to ¼" thickness; buy it this way at your grocery store, or we can use a meat mallet to pound it down
  • 3 tablespoon butter split
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil split
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ each lemon zest zest from ½ of a lemon
  • ½ each lemon juice juice from ½ of a lemon
  • ½ ts salt
  • ½ ts pepper
  • 2 tablespoon capers drained
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley chopped as garnish

Instructions
 

  • Begin by examining your chicken breasts. You want them to be around ¼" thick. If they are not, then use a meat mallet to pound them down to this thickness. Please note that if you buy very thick slices of chicken breast, it's best to cut them in ½ horizontally using your knife prior to using the meat mallet. To use the meat mallet, place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound. Then season both sides of your meat with ½ ts salt and ½ ts pepper.
    Chicken breast placed between plastic wrap with a meat mallet poised over it.
  • Most likely you will have more chicken than will fit in your skillet at one time. Therefore, I'm including instructions to fry the chicken in 2 batches (I assume 2 batches will be enough to cook the 1 lb of chicken that you have). For the first batch, add 1 tablespoon of butter and ½ tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Add half the chicken to the skillet, and cook each side approximately 2 minutes - 4 minutes, or until each side is lightly browned. Remove to a plate, and then repeat these instructions with the 2nd batch (add another tablespoon butter and the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil at this time). Add this to the plate with the other chicken, and keep warm while we prepare the sauce.
    Thin slices of seasoned chicken breast cooking in a cast iron skillet in a mixture of olive oil and butter.
  • Add the white wine into the pan, scrape up the brown bits from frying the chicken and deglaze the pan. Now add the chicken stock and garlic and bring to the boil for around 2-3 minutes. You'll want the sauce to reduce to about half, so if you need to continue boiling more than 2-3 minutes to achieve this, then adjust this time as necessary.
    Brown bits left from frying chicken in a cast iron skillet being deglazed by wine with a blue kitchen turner resting on the skillet at the top left.
  • Reduce the heat to a low simmer, and add the lemon zest, lemon juice, the remaining tablespoon of butter and capers. Cook on this low simmer for about 2 minutes. Taste the sauce, and add additional salt or pepper if desired.
    Chicken broth, white wine, butter, garlic, capers, lemon juice and lemon zest in a cast iron pan.
  • Pour this sauce over the chicken, and garnish with Italian parsley. Enjoy!
    Seasoned thinly sliced chicken breast cooked in a lemon and caper sauce garnished with Italian parsley.

Notes

For 1 pound of chicken, it's likely we will have between 5-6 pieces of chicken for this scallopini.
This dish is great served over pasta.  I've actually also enjoyed it over rice as the rice soaks up the delicious piccata sauce. 
Buon Appetito!

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 143IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken scallopini, lemon caper sauce, scallopini
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Easy Everything Bagel Breadsticks Recipe

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Thin breadsticks coated with everything bagel seasoning, salt and red chili flakes standing in a glass jar.
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I recently discovered Everything Bagel seasoning. My grocery store had an offer for buying a particular item and they would give you a bottle of this seasoning for free.

Honestly I had never tried it before and had no idea what I would use it on. But...I'm a superfan now! I first tried it on Everything Bagel Cashews, which were MOUTHWATERING. Now I've paired them with some thin Italian breadsticks, and our household has another snack that disappears PRONTO!

What Is Everything Bagel Seasoning?

You may be familiar with the "Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend" that Trader Joe's introduced in 2017. There are now many versions of Everything Bagel seasonings. The one I have from my local grocery store is actually called "Bagel Not Included."

This delicious and beautiful spice blend typically includes the following ingredients:

  • White sesame seeds
  • Black sesame seeds
  • Poppy seeds
  • Dried garlic (garlic flakes)
  • Dried onion (onion flakes)
  • Sea salt flakes

These simple ingredients combine to give exceptional savory flavors. And despite the name, its not just for bagels!

People also like to use it stirred into cream cheese, added to avocado toast, and I've even seen an "Everything Bagel Hummus" from Boar's Head.

The Perfect Breadstick Seasoning

Everything Bagel Seasoning is an absolutely fantastic seasoning for breadsticks. What we'll do here is add a little extra salt and some red chili flakes to spice things up.

This recipe is inspired by and adapted from the fantastic book "365 Easy Italian Recipes" by Rick Marzullo O'Connell.

I'm fairly convinced that this combo is the perfect breadstick seasoning. 😃 So, allow me to show you the few and simple ingredients you will need for this easy recipe!

🥘 Ingredients

Thin breadsticks, glass bowl with egg wash, and 3 bowls filled with Everything Bagel seasoning, red chili flakes, and coarse salt.

Here are the ingredients you will need for this fast and easy snack:

So as you can see, we will use ready made breadsticks so there's no dough kneading involved in this recipe. 😊

🔪 Instructions

This recipe is super easy and quick!

Begin by preheating your oven to 350F.

Now, combine and mix the seasonings together, then place on a large plate that is big enough that it exceeds the length of the breadsticks.

Make an egg wash by combining the egg white from one egg with one tablespoon of water. Baste the breadsticks (all sides) with the egg wash, and then gently roll the breadsticks in the seasoning.

Red chili flakes, coarse salt, and everything bagel seasoning in a yellow bowl.
Combine the seasonings.
Breadsticks being basted with egg wash and a glass bowl with egg wash.
Baste with eggwash.
Everything bagel seasoning, salt, and red chili flakes on a dish with a thin breadstick being rolled in the seasoning so that it will coat the breadstick.
Roll the breadsticks in the seasonings to coat.

Place the seasoned breadsticks on a wire rack in a roasting tray, and bake for around 5 minutes, or until the breadsticks have turned a golden brown.

Thin breadsticks coated with everything bagel seasoning, salt and red chili flakes on a wire rack in a roasting tin with one of the breadsticks being featured in the foreground.
Golden brown Everything Bagel Seasoned Breadsticks.

Voila! Just like that, your Everything Bagel Breadsticks are ready to enjoy!

Suggestions For Serving

These delicious breadsticks are the perfect nibble or snack. You'll love the savory and spicy flavors of these breadsticks. If you don't want them to disappear fast, it may be best to hide (reserve) some of them. 😁

Thin breadsticks coated with everything bagel seasoning, salt and red chili flakes standing in a glass jar with white roses to the right of the jar, and a white plate with a green leaf salad and purple radishes and 2 breadsticks.

These are also perfect accompaniments to a salad, or some soup.

I very much hope that you will give these a try. And if so, I'd be delighted to hear how they turn out!

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Thin breadsticks coated with everything bagel seasoning, salt and red chili flakes on a white plate with some green leaf salad.

Easy Everything Bagel Breadsticks Recipe

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Everything Bagel Seasoning, salt, and red chili flakes is the PERFECT combo to season your breadsticks! This super easy recipe uses packaged breadsticks so your delicious snack will be ready PRONTO!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 6 people
Calories 56 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting tray with wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz Thin breadsticks I used packaged breadsticks from Alessi
  • ¼ cup Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
  • ½ ts Coarse salt feel free to adjust the amount of salt to your tastes
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350F. Now, combine and mix the seasonings together, then place on a large plate that is big enough that it exceeds the length of the breadsticks.
    Red chili flakes, coarse salt, and everything bagel seasoning in a yellow bowl.
  • Make an egg wash by combining the egg white from one egg with one tablespoon of water. Baste the breadsticks (all sides) with the egg wash.
    Breadsticks being basted with egg wash and a glass bowl with egg wash.
  • Gently roll the breadsticks in the seasoning.
    Everything bagel seasoning, salt, and red chili flakes on a dish with a thin breadstick being rolled in the seasoning so that it will coat the breadstick.
  • Place the seasoned breadsticks on a wire rack in a roasting tray, and bake for around 5 minutes, or until the breadsticks have turned a golden brown.
    Thin breadsticks coated with everything bagel seasoning, salt and red chili flakes on a wire rack in a roasting tin with one of the breadsticks being featured in the foreground.

Notes

These delicious breadsticks are great on their own as a snack, or are perfect accompaniments to soups or salads.
This recipe is inspired by and adapted from the fantastic book "365 Easy Italian Recipes" by Rick Marzullo O'Connell.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 1143mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 395IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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How To Roast Carnival Squash Seeds

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Seasoned Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a purple and terracotta bowl.

I recently discovered the delights of the Carnival Squash! This squash drew me to it because of its beautiful colors. So I snapped one up and enjoyed some amazing Balsamic and Fennel Roasted Carnival Squash.

Part of the fun of roasting squash is the bonus that you get...the seeds! Squash seeds are FAB for roasting, so I saved my carnival squash seeds and made this moreish snack. 😋

You'll absolutely love that with minimal effort here, you will get a maximal return on a snack that will most likely be enjoyed in a very short time indeed!

🥘 Ingredients

Carnival squash seeds in a white bowl, Nunu's Cajun Seasoning, and butter in a white dish.

So here's what you will need to make this delicious crunchy snack:

  • Carnival squash seeds, cleaned up and pith/pulp removed
  • Butter
  • Cajun seasoning (I used Nunu's); you can sub another seasoning of your choice, but Cajun spice is nice!
  • Salt, to taste

I've chosen butter rather than olive oil for this recipe because I think the butter adds a richer flavor than olive oil.

The Cajun seasoning gives these seeds a bit of a kick! However, you can substitute All Purpose Seasoning or simply salt and pepper if you prefer.

So now let me show you how to roast carnival squash seeds!

🔪 Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 325F.

Now, the hardest about this recipe is cleaning the seeds up. The best way to do this is place the seeds in a colander under some running water. Use your hands to detach the pith/pulp and stringy bits from the seeds.

Squash seeds and orange pith in a white bowl.

You don't have to worry about removing every last bit of the pith from the seeds, just remove as much as you can.

Use paper towels to pat the seeds dry. Then place the seeds in a roasting pan or on a baking tray. Give them space so that they don't overlap.

Carnival squash seeds on a roasting tray.

Place the tray in your oven heated to 325F for around 10 minutes or, until the seeds turn a light golden brown.

What may happen is that the seeds start to pop. My seeds started to pop 10 minutes in, so at that point I knew they were ready! It's best to stay close by when the seeds are in the oven roasting. Once you hear them pop, they pop fast so you'll have to move fast to get them out of the oven at that point.

Now place the seeds in a small bowl.

Roasted carnival squash seeds on a roasting tray.
Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds

Melt the butter in a heatproof dish right when you take the seeds out of the oven. I find this easiest to do by placing the butter in a microwave for just a few seconds.

Then add the seasoning to the butter and stir to combine. Pour this mixture over the seeds and mix this together.

A glass bowl with melted butter in the background and a measuring spoon containing cajun spices in the foreground.
Stir your seasoning into the melted butter.
Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a white bowl with a glass bowl containing melted butter and seasoning positioned over the seeds so that the butter can pour over them.
Pour the butter and seasoning over the seeds and mix.

The last step is to add salt to taste. And now it's time to enjoy your delicious roasted Carnival Squash seeds!!

Roasted Squash Seeds Are The Perfect Nibble!

Seasoned Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a purple and terracotta bowl.

My delicious nibble didn't last long. Once you try one, it's hard to stop eating them!

Anyway, enjoy as the perfect nibble along with a favorite drink. Or, these are great added as a crunchy topping for salads.

If you make these, I'd love to know how they turned out and value your comments! You can comment below, underneath the recipe card. 😊

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Seasoned Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a purple and terracotta bowl.

Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds

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Roasted Carnival Squash seeds are the perfect crunchy snack! Be aware though that once you start nibbling on these it will be almost impossible to stop!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 1 roasting tray or baking tray

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup carnival squash seeds this amount was from a 2 lb carnival squash
  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • ¼ ts Cajun seasoning you can sub another seasoning of your choice, such as all purpose seasoning
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 325F. Clean the seeds up. The best way to do this is to place the seeds in a colander under some running water. Use your hands to detach the pith/pulp and stringy bits from the seeds.
    Squash seeds and orange pith in a white bowl.
  • Use paper towels to pat the seeds dry. Then place the seeds in a roasting pan or on a baking tray. Give them space so that they don't overlap.
    Carnival squash seeds on a roasting tray.
  • Place the tray in your oven heated to 325F for around 10 minutes, until the seeds turn a light golden brown, or they start to pop! Then place the seeds in a small bowl.
    Roasted carnival squash seeds on a roasting tray.
  • Melt the butter in a heatproof dish right when you take the seeds out of the oven. I find this easiest to do by placing the butter in a microwave for just a few seconds. Then add the seasoning to the butter and stir to combine.
    A glass bowl with melted butter in the background and a measuring spoon containing cajun spices in the foreground.
  • Pour this mixture over the seeds and mix this together.
    Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds with butter and seasoning added to them in a white dish with a silver spoon.
  • The last step is to add salt to taste. And now it's time to enjoy your delicious roasted Carnival Squash seeds!!
    Seasoned Roasted Carnival Squash Seeds in a purple and terracotta bowl.

Notes

Enjoy these roasted squash seeds as the perfect nibble along with a favorite drink. Or, these are great added as a crunchy topping for salads!
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Balsamic and Fennel Roasted Carnival Squash

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Wedges of carnival squash in a white gold rimmed bowl with fennel seeds and balsamic vinegar.

The first time I laid eyes on a carnival squash it stopped me in my tracks. I had never seen a squash like this before and was totally intrigued!

Of course I had to take one home with me and try it out. I now have a bit of a love/hate relationship with this squash. Mostly love though 😅. Please don't let that put you off of trying carnival squash and developing your own relationship with this wonderful fruit (yes, it's a fruit)!

What is Carnival Squash?

Carnival squash is a relatively new hybrid between acorn squash and sweet dumpling squash. It has a striking looking skin, typically with colors of orange, yellow/cream, and green. I have read in this article from SpecialtyProduce.com that the colors of the skin vary according to temperature variations in the seasons.

A carnival squash on a wooden board.

The patterns in the skin vary, and it seems like there are no two carnival squash that are alike!

This beautiful squash's skin is quite thick, and believe it or not the skin is edible.

Carnival squash is delicious. The taste of the squash is buttery and creamy, and also somewhat nutty and sweet with a hint of maple syrup.

You will see this squash in your grocery stores and farmer's markets in the autumn and the winter.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This recipe was inspired by Jamie Oliver in his book "Jamie at Home." In this book, he describes cooking squash with fennel and balsamic vinegar (amongst some other spices). This sounded so FAB to me that I absolutely had to try these spices with my newfound carnival squash!

You will love this recipe because:

  • It's absolutely delicious. The spices and balsamic really enhance the natural flavors of this squash, as does roasting.
  • We will roast this squash, which brings out the best in this fruit!
  • It's an interesting experience to work with this squash. I'll explain more later. 😃

So if you're up for this, let's discuss what ingredients you will need for this dish.

🥘 Ingredients

Bottle of olive oil, bottle of balsamic vinegar, a white dish with salt and pepper, a white dish with cayenne, fennel seeds and cinnamon, and a carnival squash.

This recipe uses absolutely FAB ingredients! You will need:

  • Carnival squash (approximately 2 pounds)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ ts salt
  • ¼ ts pepper
  • ¼ ts cayenne
  • ¼ ts cinnamon
  • ½-3/4 ts fennel seeds
  • Balsamic vinegar to taste

You may be thinking that this is an odd combination of spices, but believe me it is delicious!

🔪 Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 425F.

I had mentioned earlier that I have a love/hate relationship with this squash. Allow me to explain the hate part. This has to do with cutting through the tough skin. The first time I cooked with the carnival squash, getting through the skin was hard, but not too bad. The second time I worked with this squash, I had a full blown workout! 😅 So my top tip is to take a deep breath before you start cutting into the squash 😊.

Cutting Into The Squash

Place the squash on a level surface and please take care with your knife and watch your fingers. The easiest way to do this is start by cutting off each end. Then, take your knife and cut the squash in two halves, as seen below. It may be easier to slide your knife into the squash as much as you can, then remove the knife and use your hands to pry the halves apart.

Carnival squash with the top cut off and a knife sticking out of it.

Ok that is the hardest part! Hopefully it wasn't too bad for you! Now, scoop out the seeds and the pith, and then slice the squash into wedges. I recommend saving the seeds for roasting as they are delicious!

Carnival squash that has been split with a serrated knife next to it and a hand holding an orange scooper scooping out the seeds with additional seeds and cut parts of the squash laying next to the split halves.
Scoop out the seeds. You can save them for roasting.
Wedges of carnival squash tossed with spices and olive oil in a roasting pan.
Wedges of carnival squash ready for roasting.

Once you have cut the squash into wedges, you can place them in a large bowl or in your roasting pan. Now pour over the olive oil. Then add the seasonings which include the salt, pepper, fennel seeds, cayenne, and cinnamon. Toss to coat the wedges in the seasonings and the olive oil.

If you placed the squash in a large bowl, now transfer it to a roasting pan. Roast at 425F for around 30-40 minutes, turning the wedges over halfway through the cooking time. Your goal is to roast the squash until it is fork tender, and a bit browned and caramelized. Once you have achieved this, remove the squash from your oven.

The last step is to add the balsamic vinegar. The amount of balsamic you add is completely up to you. I like to add quite a bit as I just LOVE the flavor that it imparts to the carnival squash.

Enjoy Your Delicious Roasted Carnival Squash!

Your squash is now ready to enjoy! My personal preference is that I taste fennel and balsamic vinegar in every mouthful of this squash. If you are like me, then by all means you can add additional fennel seeds or balsamic to the dish along with any more salt or pepper to your tastes.

You'll love the nutty, buttery, creamy and sweet taste of this carnival squash, enhanced by our seasonings and balsamic vinegar. It's an unforgettable flavor sensation! You'll enjoy the taste so much that you won't even remember the toil of getting through the tough skin when preparing the squash. 😁

Wedges of carnival squash in a white gold rimmed bowl with fennel seeds and balsamic vinegar.

This squash makes a great side dish and it's worthy of including it as a Thanksgiving side dish.

I'll close with discussing whether to eat the skin or not. The skin is edible. However...if the squash is not cooked long enough the skin may be way too hard and tough for your liking. Even after 30-40 minutes of roasting, my husband's preference is to leave the skin and just eat the flesh.

But I like to enjoy the skin, as long as it's soft enough. It's worth trying though, and all a part of the carnival squash experience!

FAQ

What is a carnival squash?

Carnival squash is a relatively new hybrid between acorn squash and sweet dumpling squash.

Can you eat the rind or the skin of a carnival squash?

The skin of the carnival squash is edible. However, if the squash is not cooked long enough the skin may be way too hard and tough. It's worth trying though!

How long does it take to roast carnival squash slices or wedges?

It takes around 30-40 minutes to bake carnival squash wedges in a 425F oven.

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Balsamic and Fennel Roasted Carnival Squash

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Roasted Carnival Squash is out of this world delicious! Here we roast the squash with fennel seeds and some other fab spices, and add splashes of balsamic vinegar at the end. The flavors of this dish are unforgettable!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Total Time 53 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 121 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 roasting pan or tray

Ingredients
  

  • 1 carnival squash approximately 2 lbs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ ts salt plus additional to taste
  • ¼ ts pepper plus additional to taste
  • ¼ ts cayenne
  • ¼ ts cinnamon
  • ¾ ts fennel seeds you can increase or decrease this amount to suit your tastes
  • Balsamic vinegar to taste

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 425F.
  • Place the squash on a level surface and please take care with your knife and watch your fingers. The easiest way to do this is start by cutting off each end. Then, take your knife and cut the squash in two halves. It may be easier to slide your knife into the squash as much as you can, then remove the knife and use your hands to pry the halves apart.
    Carnival squash with the top cut off and a knife sticking out of it.
  • Scoop out the seeds and the pith. Save the seeds for roasting if you like.
    Carnival squash that has been split with a serrated knife next to it and a hand holding an orange scooper scooping out the seeds with additional seeds and cut parts of the squash laying next to the split halves.
  • Slice the squash into wedges, then them in a large bowl or in your roasting pan. Now pour over the olive oil. Then add the seasonings which include the salt, pepper, fennel seeds, cayenne, and cinnamon. Toss to coat the wedges in the seasonings and the olive oil.
    Wedges of carnival squash tossed with spices and olive oil in a roasting pan.
  • Roast at 425F for around 30-40 minutes, turning the wedges over halfway through the cooking time. Your goal is to roast the squash until it is fork tender, and a bit browned and caramelized. Once you have achieved this, remove the squash from your oven and add balsamic vinegar to taste.
    Wedges of carnival squash in a white gold rimmed bowl with fennel seeds and balsamic vinegar.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional values are an approximation only.
The amount of balsamic you add is completely up to you. I like to add quite a bit as I just LOVE the flavor that it imparts to the carnival squash.
At the end of roasting you can add additional fennel seeds and more salt and/or pepper to suit your tastes.
This makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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Healthy and Delicious Indian Spiced Cabbage Recipe

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Cabbage is such a versatile and nutritious vegetable! It's also budget friendly...I remember buying a head of cabbage that must have weighed 4 pounds for for a couple of dollars!

This vegetable is great when fermented to make sauerkraut, and many people also use it to make delicious cabbage soup.

Green cabbage also pairs perfectly with Indian spices. In fact it pairs so well, that it's probably my favorite way to prepare this wonderful cruciferous vegetable.

Allow me to present an easy and delicious recipe for Indian Spiced Cabbage, which I know you will absolutely love!

Why You Should Make This Recipe

If you love Indian cuisine, then you absolutely must try this recipe! And if you are not that familiar with Indian food, then let this be an introduction to this wonderful and delicious cuisine.

You should make this recipe because:

  • It's absolutely delicious. Tender cabbage cooked with ghee and some amazing spices makes for an amazing side dish.
  • This dish is budget friendly. As mentioned, cabbage is so very inexpensive and you can feed a big family on this dish. 😊
  • It's quick to make. You'll need about 30 minutes start to finish to get this wonderful side dish on your table.
  • This is a healthy and nutritious side dish. In addition to the cabbage this dish includes garlic, ginger, and turmeric, all touted for their nutrition and health benefits.

I hope you are getting excited to make this recipe! Now, I will tell you what you'll need for this Indian cabbage recipe.

Indian spiced cabbage with tomato and seasonings on a silver plate.

🥘 Ingredients

Chopped cabbage in a white bowl, ghee, cayenne and garam masala in silver bowls. salt, pepper, and turmeric in a white dish, ginger, several red chilies, tomato, half and onion, and several garlic cloves on a wooden board.

You will need the following fresh ingredients to make this dish:

  • Green cabbage (about 1 pound)
  • Tomato (medium sized)
  • Fresh ginger
  • Fresh garlic
  • Onion
  • Chilies - these are optional but so nice to include to spice things up a bit! I have used a type of Thai chili here. I do recommend Thai or birds eye chilies when cooking Indian food.
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cayenne
  • Turmeric
  • Garam Masala
  • Ghee (can sub olive oil, but ghee is preferred)

Garam masala is an incredible mix of spices. It typically includes cumin, coriander, cardamom, bay leaves, star anise, cloves, and nutmeg. There are certainly variations and seemingly endless varieties of types of garam masala. They have one thing in common: they are supremely aromatic! Please take the time to inhale the scent of this spice mix when you make this dish.

Ghee, which I lean toward using more and more often in my culinary journey, is clarified butter. This article from Farmer's Almanac actually calls it "culinary liquid magic." It's used extensively in Indian cooking, and it works perfectly to lend this cabbage dish a delicious buttery flavor.

Now let's gather these ingredients and make some amazing and delectable cabbage!

🔪 Instructions For This Indian Spiced Cabbage Recipe

It's super simple to make this dish. Begin by melting the ghee on medium-high heat. Then add minced onion, garlic, ginger, and chilies. Stir 3 minutes until softened, then add all the spices and stir one minute.

Minced onion, garlic, chilies, and ginger in oil in a large skillet.
Sauté the onion, garlic, ginger and chilies in ghee.
Minced onion, garlic, ginger, and chilies, and salt, pepper, cayenne, turmeric, and garam masala in oil in a large skillet.
After sautéing add the spices and stir to incorporate.

Add cabbage and stir, then cover and lower the heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes and stir occasionally. Then add diced tomato and stir it in. Cover and cook another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Please note that if the mixture gets too dry at anytime, just add a bit of water or broth.

Chopped green cabbage.
Add chopped cabbage and cook for 10 minutes covered.
Cooked cabbage with seasonings and garlic, ginger, chilies, and onions and chopped tomato on top of the cabbage in a large skillet.
Then add tomato and cook another 10 minutes covered.

At the end of the cooking time, taste the dish and adjust for seasoning by adding additional salt, pepper, or other spices to your liking.

Your cabbage dish should now be finished cooking and ready to enjoy with your family!

Cooked Indian Spiced Cabbage with tomato in a large skillet with a spoonful of the cabbage in the foreground.
The finished dish...look at that tender cabbage!

How To Serve This Indian Spiced Cabbage

Indian spiced cabbage with tomato and seasonings on a silver plate.

This flavorful dish is the perfect side to accompany your favorite Indian main meals! It could also be the center of a vegetarian meal accompanied by basmati rice, or some naan bread.

I like to serve it alongside Keema do Pyaza (lamb mince curry dish) or Indian Butter Chicken.

Keep this recipe handy for anytime you crave a delicious cabbage dish!

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Healthy and Delicious Indian Spiced Cabbage Recipe

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This easy Indian Spiced Cabbage Recipe is the perfect side dish to accompany your favorite Indian dishes! It's healthy and absolutely delish!
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Prep Time 6 mins
Cook Time 24 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5 people
Calories 118 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large covered skillet or pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb green cabbage chopped
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and minced
  • ½ onion minced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 each chilies optional but if using I recommend Thai chilies
  • ½ ts salt
  • ¼ ts pepper
  • ¼ ts cayenne
  • ¼ ts turmeric
  • 1 ts garam masala
  • 3 tablespoon ghee

Instructions
 

  • Begin by melting the ghee on medium-high heat. Then add minced onion, garlic, ginger, and chilies. Stir 3 minutes until softened, then add all the spices and stir one minute.
    Minced onion, garlic, ginger, and chilies, and salt, pepper, cayenne, turmeric, and garam masala in oil in a large skillet.
  • Add cabbage and stir, then cover and lower the heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes and stir occasionally. Then add diced tomato and stir it in. Cover and cook another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Please note that if the mixture gets too dry at anytime, just add a bit of water or broth.
    Cooked cabbage with seasonings and garlic, ginger, chilies, and onions and chopped tomato on top of the cabbage in a large skillet.
  • At the end of the cooking time, taste the dish and adjust for seasoning by adding additional salt, pepper, or other spices to your liking. Your cabbage dish should now be finished cooking and ready to enjoy with your family!
    Cooked Indian Spiced Cabbage with tomato in a large skillet with a spoonful of the cabbage in the foreground.

Notes

This flavorful dish is the perfect side to accompany your favorite Indian main meals! It could also be the center of a vegetarian meal accompanied by basmati rice, or some naan bread.
I like to serve it alongside Keema do Pyaza (lamb mince curry dish) or Indian Butter Chicken.
Keep this recipe handy for anytime you crave a delicious cabbage dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 342IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
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Italian Broccoli Recipe With Garlic and Lemon

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I just adore Italian food. The Italians have such a way of using the simplest ingredients that combine to make the most sublime dishes. Italian Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon is one of those dishes. Super simple to make, and as mentioned wonderfully sublime.

Why You Will Love This Italian Broccoli Recipe

Your whole family will absolutely love this Italian Broccoli recipe because:

  • It's absolutely delicious and has a great depth of flavor! One taste of this tender broccoli drizzled with a zingy and lemony garlicky butter sauce will have you craving for more it's so very appetizing!
  • This recipe uses fresh and simple ingredients that are easily found at your local grocery store.
  • It's incredibly simple to make. The hardest part is ensuring that you don't burn the thin cut slivers of garlic. But I'll guide you as to how to toast the garlic so that you will get beautiful golden brown garlic that doesn't burn.
  • You can have this ready to enjoy in around 15 minutes.

Let me show you what you'll need to make this fantastic and delicious side dish!

🥘 Ingredients

Broccoli florets in a white bowl, glass bowls containing slivers of garlic and olive oil, a lemon, and white dishes containing salt and pepper, and butter.

We're going to be using the best and freshest ingredients in this simple recipe. You will need the following ingredients:

  • 🥦 Fresh Broccoli, florets cut into small pieces. We will use 1 pound of broccoli, which is approximately 1 large head of broccoli; you can also sub broccoli rabe if you like
  • Fresh garlic cloves, cut thinly into slivers
  • Salt (I have used Himalayan pink salt, but you can use regular salt)
  • Black pepper
  • Lemon zest
  • Lemon juice
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Butter

Select a lemon that is small, and heavy for its size. That way you can determine that it is very juicy!

I'm getting excited to go through the steps of making this Italian broccoli recipe. I hope you are eager to make it!

🔪 Instructions

Bring some salted water in a large pot to a boil on a medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and then boil for around 4-5 minutes for al dente, or to your desired tenderness. Then drain the broccoli using a colander or remove with a slotted spoon. Set it aside, and keep it warm while we make our zesty sauce. 

Broccoli florets in water in a large pot.

Zest ½ of your lemon. I think a zester is one of the great tools that you can have at your disposal and I use my Oxo Zester often.

Then juice the entire lemon.

Lemon zest in a white bowl with a zester resting on top of the bowl and a green juicer with lemon seeds and lemon juice underneath the white bowl.

Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil (¼ cup) and butter to a large pan (cast iron is preferred) on medium-low heat. Now add the thin slivers of garlic. Saute the garlic until it turns a lovely shade of golden brown, as seen below.

You'll want to keep a close eye on this, because when it seems nothing is happening with your garlic, all of a sudden it starts to turn brown! A little patience may be required here, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with gorgeous toasted garlic. It took me around 4-5 minutes, and please be sure to stir often during this process.

A cast iron pan with olive oil and melted butter, slivers of toasted garlic, salt and pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest.

Once the garlic turns golden brown, then add the salt, pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir to combine thoroughly.

The last step is to pour this beautiful sauce over your warmed broccoli.

Broccoli florets in a white bowl with slivers of toasted garlic and a lemony sauce in a white bowl being drizzled on top of the garlic.

How To Serve This Italian Broccoli Side Dish

Broccoli florets in a white bowl with slivers of toasted garlic and a lemony sauce drizzled on top of the garlic.

The BEST way to enjoy this healthy and delicious Italian broccoli is immediately. It's a wonderful side dish to accompany your favorite main meals. I love to serve this with Veal Parmigiana and Ribeye Steak.

I hope that you will take some time to create this dish in your home and savor its wonderful and zingy flavors with so much garlicky goodness! This may become your favorite way to serve broccoli 🥦.

A printable recipe card with nutritional information is available below.

FAQ

How can I store any leftover broccoli?

Store any leftover broccoli in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 2 days.

What can I add to broccoli to make it taste better?

This recipe uses garlic and lemon to give this broccoli side dish a fantastic flavor! You can also add some Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano, or even red pepper flakes if you like!

What is broccoli called in Italy?

In Italy, broccoli is called Broccolo! Practice saying Broccolo with an Italian accent it's fun!

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Italian Broccoli Recipe With Garlic and Lemon

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Italian Broccoli With Garlic and Lemon is an easy, healthy, and delicious side dish! Your whole family will love the zingy, garlicky, and sumptuous sauce drizzled over tender broccoli.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Calories 660 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot to boil the broccoli
  • Large pan or skillet to make the sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb broccoli florets cut into bite sized pieces; you can sub broccoli rabe if you like
  • 4 cloves garlic cut thinly into slivers
  • ¼ ts salt
  • ¼ ts pepper
  • 1 each lemon zest of half a lemon and juice from the entire lemon (select a small lemon)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

  • Begin by boiling the broccoli florets in some salted water in a large pot. Boil for around 4-5 minutes, or to your desired tenderness, and then drain the broccoli. Set it aside, and keep it warm while we make our zesty sauce.
    Broccoli florets in water in a large pot.
  • Zest ½ of your lemon and then juice the entire lemon.
    Lemon zest in a white bowl with a zester resting on top of the bowl and a green juicer with lemon seeds and lemon juice underneath the white bowl.
  • Add the olive oil and butter to a large skillet (cast iron is preferred) on medium low heat. Now add the thin slivers of garlic. Saute the garlic until it turns a lovely shade of golden brown, as seen in the picture. You'll want to keep a close eye on this, because when it seems nothing is happening with your garlic, all of a sudden it starts to turn brown! A little patience may be required here, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with gorgeous toasted garlic. It took me around 4-5 minutes, and please be sure to stir often during this process. Once the garlic turns golden brown, then add the salt, pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir to combine thoroughly.
    A cast iron pan with olive oil and melted butter, slivers of toasted garlic, salt and pepper, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • The last step is to pour this beautiful sauce over your warmed broccoli.
    Broccoli florets in a white bowl with slivers of toasted garlic and a lemony sauce in a white bowl being drizzled on top of the garlic.

Nutrition

Calories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 40gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 1507mgFiber: 12gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2853IUVitamin C: 409mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 4mg
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Delectable Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe

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If you are yearning for an easy, delectable, and creamy Southern Macaroni Salad recipe then you have come to the right place!

What is Southern Macaroni Salad?

Macaroni salad, like potato salad, is a classic side dish and a deli staple. It's often served at summer barbecues and is a fixture at potluck dinners.

There are some regional variations when it comes to macaroni salad. For example, Hawaiian macaroni salad typically contains shredded carrots and the macaroni may be cooked until it is very soft (i.e. overcooked).

Classic southern macaroni salad contains macaroni that is cooked al dente (firm). It also typically contains lots of creamy mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, sweet pickle relish, and onions. Green bell pepper or fresh crunchy celery is also included for some nice crunch. 😃

Why You Will Love This Recipe

I'm confident your family will love this great side dish! And you will love this recipe because:

  • This recipe uses fresh ingredients that combine to give this cold pasta salad a delicious flavor (as good as your deli macaroni salad!)
  • It's super easy to make. The hardest part is peeling the hard-boiled eggs 😅. Other than that, you only have to cook the macaroni and mince some green bell pepper and onion, and that's it!
  • This is the perfect side dish to accompany not only fried chicken and barbecue, but any of your favorite mains.
  • This salad is so nice and creamy. The creamy dressing, with mayonnaise as its base, is made even creamier with the addition of plenty of chopped hard-boiled eggs.

So let me tell you what you will need to make this Southern creamy macaroni salad!

🥘 Ingredients

You will only need a few ingredients to make this easy and delicious recipe.

Cooked macaroni in a white dish, chopped hard boiled eggs in a yellow bowl, small bowls containing each of the following: mustard, sweet relish, mayonnaise, seasonings, chopped green bell pepper, and diced onion.
  • Elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions. Aim to cook them al dente (with a bit of bite to them)
  • Hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • Sweet relish
  • Onion (I used yellow onion, but you can sub some crisp red onion if you prefer)
  • Green bell pepper (can sub red bell pepper)
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mustard (I used Dijon mustard, but feel free to sub yellow mustard)
  • Cayenne
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Garlic powder (can also sub onion powder)
  • Green onions sliced, for garnish

Try to use the best quality mayonnaise for this macaroni salad as it really does make a difference!

🔪 Instructions

Hard boil your eggs and then peel and chop them. You can cut down on this prep step by using a product like Eggland's Best Hard Cooked Peeled Eggs. If you need instructions as to how to hard boil your eggs, check out this tutorial from Egg Farmers of Cananda on "How To Make The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg."

Mince the onion and the green bell pepper. Using a food processor makes this a snap!

Prepare the macaroni noodles according to your package directions and drain. Rinse under cold water to cool the macaroni down.

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix together.

Cooked macaroni, chopped hard boiled eggs, seasonging, sweet relish and green bell pepper in a white mixing bowl.
Add the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
A white mixing bowl filled with cooked macaroni, chopped up hard boiled egg, mayo, mustard, and sweet relish being stirred with a yellow spoon with a wooden handle and a hand in the picture holding the spoon.
Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Taste and adjust for seasoning by adding additional salt and pepper to your tastes.  Then add sliced green onions as a beautiful garnish and the perfect finishing touch.

Behold your delectable creamy Southern Macaroni Salad!

Macaroni, chopped hard boiled eggs, and chopped green peppers coated with mayonnaise and mustard in a white mixing bowl with a spoon containing this macaroni in the foreground.

How To Serve This Easy Macaroni Salad

Creamy macaroni salad with chopped hard boiled eggs and green peppers garnished with green onion slices in a white bowl with the stem of a spoon in the background.

You'll probably want to dig right in after making this classic macaroni salad recipe! And that's perfectly acceptable. 😊

So although this is traditionally a cold salad, you can also serve it at room temperature. It is typically not heated, though.

This great recipe is here for you whenever you need an easy and delicious side dish. It's also the perfect make-ahead side dish, as you can keep it refrigerated for a couple of days and pull it out whenever you are ready for it. Actually, the salad may taste better a day or two after (I think so anyway!).

It's also ideal for family reunions, and you'll certainly want to include it at your next picnic.

I certainly hope that you will give this a try and let me know what you think! A printable recipe card with nutritional information is available below.

FAQ

How do I store macaroni salad?

Store macaroni salad in an airtight container in your fridge. It is best consumed in about 4 days.

What is macaroni sauce made of?

The macaroni sauce (or dressing) is typically made of mayonnaise, sweet relish, and sometimes mustard.

What goes well with macaroni salad?

Macaroni salad goes well with all your favorite mains! It's especially great with fried chicken and barbecue!

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Creamy macaroni salad with chopped hard boiled eggs and green peppers garnished with green onion slices in a white bowl with the stem of a spoon in the background.

Delectable Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe

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This delectable Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe is the PERFECT and easy side dish! Ideal with fried chicken, barbecue, and any of your favorite mains!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 558 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped; You can cut down on this prep step by using a product like Eggland's Best Hard Cooked Peeled Eggs.
  • ¼ cup sweet relish
  • ¼ cup onion minced; can use yellow or red onion
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper minced; can sub red bell pepper
  • 1 cup mayonnaise try to use the best quality mayo that you can
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard can sub yellow mustard
  • ¼ ts cayenne pepper
  • ¼ ts salt
  • ¼ ts black pepper
  • ¼ ts garlic powder can sub onion powder
  • 1 ea green onion sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Hard boil your eggs and then peel and chop them. You can cut down on this prep step by using a product like Eggland's Best Hard Cooked Peeled Eggs. If you need instructions as to hard boil your eggs, check out this tutorial from Egg Farmers of Cananda on "How To Make The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg."
  • Mince the onion and the green bell pepper. Using a food processor makes this a snap!
  • Prepare the macaroni noodles according to your package directions and drain. Rinse under cold water to cool the macaroni down.
  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix together.
    A white mixing bowl filled with cooked macaroni, chopped up hard boiled egg, mayo, mustard, and sweet relish being stirred with a yellow spoon with a wooden handle and a hand in the picture holding the spoon.
  • Taste and adjust for seasoning by adding additional salt and pepper to your tastes.  Then add sliced green onions as a beautiful garnish and the perfect finishing touch.
    Creamy macaroni salad with chopped hard boiled eggs and green peppers garnished with green onion slices in a white bowl with the stem of a spoon in the background.

Notes

Although this is traditionally a cold salad, you can also serve it at room temperature. It is typically not heated, though.
This great recipe is here for you whenever you need an easy and delicious side dish. It's also the perfect make-ahead side dish, as you can keep it refrigerated for a couple of days and pull it out whenever you are ready for it. Actually, the salad actually may taste better a day or two after (I think so anyway!).
It's also ideal for family reunions, and you'll certainly want to include it at your next picnic.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 586mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 456IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keyword macaroni salad, pasta salad
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Mummy Halloween Crescent Roll Recipe

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Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with cooked crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings and eyes made of black olives with green onions as pupils.
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I absolutely LOVE Pillsbury Crescent Rolls! Just thinking about that flaky and fluffy golden brown crust makes my mouth water. There are also so many fun ways to use crescent roll dough in fun Halloween recipes.

Crescent roll dough is perfect for use in creating spooky Halloween treats for Halloween season, such as the cute mummy dogs made with hot dogs and crescent rolls.

It's also perfect for this larger Crescent Roll mummy, which is a great option for your Halloween dinner or next Halloween party!

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

I have adapted this recipe from Pillsbury's Ham and Cheese Crescent Mummy. Rather than ham and cheese, the stuffing for this fun recipe will be a Philly Cheesesteak filling.

You will absolutely love this recipe because:

  • It's delicious! The Philly Cheesesteak filling includes tender thinly sliced pieces of yummy ribeye steak and plenty of Provolone cheese.
  • This easy recipe is ideal for Halloween night, and can be one of your showpieces as part of a fun dinner!
  • It's so enjoyable to create! You'll find yourself smiling as your mummy crescent roll masterpiece comes together!

So now let me show you what ingredients you will need for this simple recipe.

List Of Ingredients You Will Need For Mummy Crescent Rolls

A white bowl filled with sliced ribeye steak, bowls containing butter, salt and pepper, diced onion, black olives and green onions, whisked egg, a white plate topped with slices of provolone cheese, and a tin of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls.

You will need the following simple ingredients for these Philly Cheesesteak Mummy Crescent Rolls:

  • Crescent roll refrigerated dough (I used Pillsbury brand)
  • Provolone cheese slices
  • Ribeye steak
  • Black olives
  • Green onion
  • Egg
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Onion

Now let's get set to make the star of this year's Halloween party....Mummy Crescent Rolls with a delicious Philly Cheesesteak filling!

Instructions

It's super easy to make this fun dish!

Philly Cheesesteak Filling

Heat a skillet on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook the diced onion with a pinch of salt and pepper until browned and caramelized (around 5 minutes) then remove the onions and set them aside.

Turn up the heat to high and add another tablespoon of butter. Add very thinly sliced ribeye steak, sear them, and cook until browned. Add ½ ts salt and ½ ts pepper at this time, stir through, and remove from the heat.

Now combine the cooked steak and onions, and set them aside so we can start working with our crescent roll dough.

Diced onion which as been browned in a cast iron skillet.
Caramelize/brown diced onion
Slices of ribeye steak being cooked in a cast iron skillet.
Cook the ribeye steak
Sliced and cooked slices of ribeye steak topped with browned diced onion in a cast iron skillet.
Combine the onions and cooked ribeye

Crescent Roll Dough

For this next part I used a nonstick roasting pan. You can also use a nonstick baking sheet, ungreased baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or greased cookie sheet sprayed with a nonstick cooking spray.

Begin by rolling out the sheet of crescent dough on your roasting pan or prepared baking sheet. There are perforations in the dough. Press down on these perforations to seal the seams.

Then, place each slice of cheese on top and in the middle of the dough, overlapping slightly. You will want to leave around 1 inch of dough at the top and the bottom and around 1.5" at the sides.

Crescent roll dough rolled out with fingerprints in the dough.
Rolled out crescent dough (press down to seal the seams)
Rolled out crescent roll dough topped with 4 slices of overlapping provolone cheese.
Lay slices of Provolone over the top of the dough

Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut into the long side of the crescent roll sheet, making pieces of dough strips approximately 1 inch apart. Leave around ½" of dough between the cut and the cheese.

Lay the cooked steak and onions on top of the cheese. Now start wrapping your mummy by crossing the strips of crescent dough as pictured below. Press down a bit where the strips meet to seal them. Fold over each end and press to seal down.

Crescent roll dough rolled out with the left and right sides of the dough cut partially in 1 inch intervals with 4 slices of provolone cheese on top of the dough.
Cut pieces of dough on the long side
Sliced rib eye steak, diced onion, and cheese slices partially wrapped with crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings.
Add the meat and onions, and then wrap your mummy by crossing the strips of dough

Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Then apply egg the wash to the dough with a baster.

Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings.
Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings with a blue baster basting egg wash on the dough.

Place your mummy in your preheated oven, and bake around 20 minutes or so until the dough is a beautiful and lovely golden brown color.

Make the mummy eyes by inserting small pieces of green onions into the depression of a half black olive.

Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with cooked crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings.
Bake until the dough is a beautiful golden brown!
Cut black olives with pieces of green onions inserted in the holes in the olives.
Make mummy eyes with black olives and green onions.

Insert the eyes into one of the openings at the top, and behold your Mummy Halloween Crescent Roll masterpiece!

Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with cooked crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings and eyes made of black olives with green onions as pupils.

Suggestions for Serving

Now comes the best part...eating your Crescent Mummy! This is best enjoyed right after baking it.

I love to serve this with some mayonnaise or mustard on the side. It can be part of a main meal if you are serving 2 or 3 people. Or you can serve a 2-inch slice of the mummy and treat it as a fun appetizer.

Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with cooked crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings and eyes made of black olives with green onions as pupils.

I hope that these Halloween mummies will become a family favorite, to look forward to at each year's Halloween party!

The full printable recipe card with instructions can be found below. Enjoy!

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Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with cooked crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings and eyes made of black olives with green onions as pupils.

Mummy Halloween Crescent Roll Recipe

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This delightful Mummy Halloween Crescent Roll Recipe is so easy to make! Serve it at your Halloween party and watch the smiles of delight!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Total Time 42 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people as appetizer
Calories 213 kcal

Equipment

  • roasting tray or baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Philly Steak

  • ½ lb ribeye steak thinly sliced (freeze for around 20 minutes to make the steak easier to slice thinly)
  • ½ small onion diced
  • ¼ ts salt plus additional pinch for the onions
  • ¼ ts pepper plus additional pinch for the onions
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • 2 tablespoon butter split

Crescent Dough

  • 1 8 oz can Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls
  • 1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon of water

Mummy Eyes

  • 1 black olive sliced in 2
  • 2 small slices green onions to insert in the black olives

Instructions
 

Philly Cheesesteak

  • Start by preheating your oven to 375F and then we will make the Philly Cheesesteak filling. Heat a skillet on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook the diced onion with a pinch of salt and pepper until browned and caramelized (around 5 minutes) then remove the onions and set them aside.
    Diced onion which as been browned in a cast iron skillet.
  • Turn up the heat to high and add another tablespoon of butter. Add very thinly sliced ribeye steak, sear them, and cook until browned. Add ½ ts salt and ½ ts pepper at this time, stir through, and remove from the heat. Now combine the cooked steak and onions, and set them aside so we can start working with our crescent roll dough.
    Sliced and cooked slices of ribeye steak topped with browned diced onion in a cast iron skillet.

Crescent Roll Dough

  • Begin by rolling out the sheet of crescent dough on your roasting pan or prepared baking sheet. There are perforations in the dough. Press down on these perforations to seal the seams. Then, place each slice of cheese on top and in the middle of the dough, overlapping slightly. You will want to leave around 1 inch of dough at the top and the bottom and around 1.5" at the sides.
    Rolled out crescent roll dough topped with 4 slices of overlapping provolone cheese.
  • Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut into the long side of the crescent roll sheet, making pieces of dough strips approximately 1 inch apart. Leave around ½" of dough between the cut and the cheese.
    Crescent roll dough rolled out with the left and right sides of the dough cut partially in 1 inch intervals with 4 slices of provolone cheese on top of the dough.
  • Lay the cooked steak and onions on top of the cheese. Now start wrapping your mummy by crossing the strips of crescent dough as pictured. Press down a bit where the strips meet to seal them. Fold over each end and press to seal down.
    Sliced rib eye steak, diced onion, and cheese slices partially wrapped with crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings.
  • Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Then apply egg the wash to the dough with a baster.
    Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings with a blue baster basting egg wash on the dough.
  • Place your mummy in your preheated oven, and bake around 20 minutes or so until the dough is a beautiful and lovely golden brown color.
    Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with cooked crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings.

Mummy Eyes

  • Make the mummy eyes by inserting small pieces of green onions into the depression of a half black olive.
    Cut black olives with pieces of green onions inserted in the holes in the olives.
  • Insert the eyes into one of the openings at the top, and behold your Mummy Halloween Crescent Roll masterpiece!
    Sliced rib eye steak wrapped with cooked crescent roll dough that has been cut into 1 inch intervals and placed on top of the sliced meat to resemble mummy wrappings and eyes made of black olives with green onions as pupils.

Notes

The mummy is best enjoyed right after baking it.
I love to serve this with some mayonnaise or mustard on the side.
It can be part of a main meal if you are serving 2 or 3 people. Or you can serve a 2-inch slice of the mummy and treat it as a fun appetizer.
Enjoy!
Grace

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 355mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 1mg
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Mouthwatering Everything Bagel Cashews

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Cashews seasoned with Everything Bagel seasoning in a square brown dish.
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I'm late to the Everything Bagel seasoning fan club. But better late than never! Everything Bagel is now one of my favorite seasoning blends. It's fantastic on so many foods, especially cashews!

You'll want to make this wonderful healthy snack STAT...it's absolutely mouthwatering!

What Is Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend?

You may be familiar with the "Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend" that Trader Joe's introduced in 2017. There are now many versions of Everything Bagel seasonings. The one I have from my local grocery store is actually called "Bagel Not Included."

This delicious and beautiful spice blend typically includes the following ingredients:

  • White sesame seeds
  • Black sesame seeds
  • Poppy seeds
  • Dried garlic (garlic flakes)
  • Dried onion (onion flakes)
  • Sea salt flakes

These simple ingredients combine to give exceptional savory flavors. And despite the name, its not just for bagels!

People also like to use it stirred into cream cheese, added to avocado toast, and I've even seen an "Everything Bagel Hummus" from Boar's Head.

Easy and Budget Friendly Everything Bagel Cashews

The possibilities of using this spice blend seem to be endless, and when I saw some Everything Bagel Cashews at my grocery store, I knew I had have a go at making these at home!

A bin containing Everything Bagel Cashews with a green and white label on the bin stating it is Everything Bagel Cashews with a price of $15.59 per lb.

Cashews spiced up with one of my favorite spice blends sounded amazing. And making it at home meant that I didn't have to pay $15.59/lb for them. 😅

So let me show you what you'll need to make this delicious and budget friendly snack at home.

Ingredients You Will Need

Cashews in a white bowl, container of Pink Himalayan Salt, bottle of Bagel not included seasoning, white dish with butter.

You only need 4 ingredients to make this delightful cashew recipe! They are:

  • Raw cashews
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • Salt (I used Himalayan Pink Salt)
  • Butter

The Everything Bagel seasoning blend does contain salt, so if you are watching your salt feel free to omit the extra salt called for in this recipe.

Please take a minute to gather your ingredients, and let's make this delicious snack!

Instructions For Everything Bagel Cashews

Begin by preheating your oven to 350F. Place the raw cashews on a roasting tray in a single layer, and roast for around 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown. Keep a close eye on them as they can easily burn, and toss the cashews halfway through. Remove after roasting and put them in a bowl or mixing bowl.

Cashews in a roasting tray roasting in an oven.
Cashews Roasting
Roasted cashews in a roasting tray.
Roast until the cashews are golden brown

Melt the butter in a small bowl (this is easily done in your microwave), then add the salt and Everything Bagel seasoning to the butter and mix. Pour this over the roasted cashews, and stir until well combined.

Everything Bagel seasoning with melted butter and a spoon stirring these to combine them in a glass bowl.
Melt butter then add the seasoning blend
Cashews seasoned with Everything Bagel seasoning in a white bowl.
Pour the mixture over the roasted cashews and stir

That's it! This delicious roasted cashew recipe is so easy to make and even more fun to enjoy!

Enjoy These Everything Bagel Cashews!

Cashews seasoned with Everything Bagel seasoning in a square brown dish.

One thing about these Everything Bagel Cashews is that they will go fast! They are so very moreish it's dangerous to keep them at close hand. 😅

They are perfect and ready to eat as soon as you have prepared them. If there are any leftover, simply store them in an airtight container, and enjoy in a week's time.

I do hope you will enjoy these and will come back to this delicious and easy recipe time and time again!

FAQ

How can I store any leftover roasted cashews?

Store any leftover cashews in an airtight container out of your refrigerator. These should keep for about a week.

What spices are in the Everything Bagel Spice Blend?

The spices in Everything Bagel typically include white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sea salt, dried garlic, and dried onion.

When did Trader Joe's come out with their Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend?

Trader Joe's introduced their popular seasoning in 2017.

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Cashews seasoned with Everything Bagel seasoning in a square brown dish.

Mouthwatering Everything Bagel Cashews

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This mouthwatering snack is made with roasted cashews and Everything Bagel Seasoning. You may want to double the recipe as these will disappear like lightning!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Total Time 16 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 316 kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting tray or pan

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb raw cashews
  • ¼ ts salt I used Himalayan pink salt, but you can use regular salt
  • 1 tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350F. Place the raw cashews on a roasting tray in a single layer, and roast for around 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown. Keep a close eye on them as they can easily burn, and toss the cashews halfway through. Remove after roasting and put them in a bowl or mixing bowl.
    Roasted cashews in a roasting tray.
  • Melt the butter in a small bowl (this is easily done in your microwave), then add the salt and Everything Bagel seasoning to the butter and mix. Pour this over the roasted cashews, and stir until well combined.
    Everything Bagel seasoning with melted butter and a spoon stirring these to combine them in a glass bowl.
  • That's it! This delicious roasted cashew recipe is so easy to make and is now ready to enjoy!
    Cashews seasoned with Everything Bagel seasoning in a square brown dish.

Notes

The Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend typically contains salt.  If you are watching your salt, feel free to omit the ¼ ts of extra salt that I include in this recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 353mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cashews, everything bagel seasoning, nuts, roasted nuts
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