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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Onion

Dinner Ideas, Vegetables February 28, 2026 Leave a comment

Brussels sprouts are often overlooked but offer many health benefits and culinary uses. They taste similar to small cabbages and can be made more appealing by adding ingredients like bacon, garlic, or sweet onions. These vegetables go well with beef or pork dishes. To keep their nutrients, it’s best to steam or stir-fry Brussels sprouts, as boiling can reduce important compounds like sulforaphane. They also contain indole-3-carbinol, which is being studied for its potential to help repair DNA and slow cancer growth in lab tests. Including Brussels sprouts in your meals can support a healthy diet and add variety to your cooking. Their nutritional value and versatility make them a good choice for many recipes, helping more people enjoy this nutrient-rich vegetable.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic, and Onion

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • ½ cup sweet onion, diced
  • 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Korean Red Pepper Powder
  • 1 tablespoon red currant jelly

Process

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon, and sauté until bacon begins to brown. Remove pan from heat. Remove the bacon from pan, reserve one tablespoon drippings in pan (discard the remaining drippings).
  2. Chop bacon into small pieces
  3. Return pan to medium-high heat, and stir in bacon pieces, onion, and Brussels sprouts; sauté 4 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, and sauté for 4 minutes or until garlic begins to brown, stirring frequently.
  5. Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes until the broth reduces and is almost completely gone and the sprouts are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in salt and red pepper flakes, toss with a tablespoon of currant jelly.
  7. For a colorful, special Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner or any holiday dinner, try stirring in pomegranate seeds.

Roasted Garlic Chicken

Dinner Ideas January 26, 2026 Leave a comment 





There are many reasons to love garlic chicken thighs, especially for their flavor. The crispy skin, juicy meat, and garlic sauce combine to create a rich, satisfying experience. Each bite offers a mix of textures, from the golden, seared exterior to the tender, flavorful interior. This recipe is reliable and versatile, suitable for a cozy home meal or a special gathering. It’s a dish that feels rustic yet impressive enough for a picnic or dinner party. For the best results, marinate the chicken for 24 to 36 hours before roasting. Dark meat cuts like chicken thighs and legs work best because they stay moist and tender during cooking. Overall, this garlic chicken recipe is a delicious, easy-to-make option that appeals to many tastes and occasions.





Marinade Ingredients





    

  • 1 cup of olive oil
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  • 8 garlic cloves, flattened
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  • ½ cup minced fresh parsley
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  • 2 – 3 pounds of chicken thighs and legs, skin on and bone in
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Process





    

  1. Prep chicken by cutting off any extra fat or extra skin, pat it completely dry before adding it to the marinade.
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  2. Peel garlic cloves and flatten them with a knife.
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  3. Chop fresh parsley finely.
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  4. Mix olive oil, garlic, and parsley and pour into a gallon plastic bag.
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  5. Add the chicken and marinate the meat for at least 4 hours, up to 36 hours.
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  6. Place in the refrigerator, flipping every few hours to ensure even coverage of the marinade.
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Sauce Ingredients





    

  • 6 garlic cloves, pressed or grated
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  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon of dried, crumbled
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  • 2-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons of dried
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  • 1 teaspoon of coarse Kosher salt
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  • Ground Pepper
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Process





    

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a raised edge sheet pan with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
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  2. Take the chicken out of the marinade, keeping any garlic or parsley stuck to it. Place the chicken skin side up on a shallow roasting pan or sheet pan with raised edges. Save one-third of the marinade in a large bowl for later use.
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  3. Stir the pressed garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme into the reserved marinade.
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  4. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the roasting pan.
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  5. Season with salt and pepper and cook skin side up until cooked through for about 50 minutes.
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Roasted Garlic Chicken Thighs

	


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					December 8, 2025
		
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Here is a terrific recipe for chicken thighs, great for a party or a special dinner.  Or use legs/thighs. Yes, you do have to love garlic, so be sure only to invite those who have an acquired taste for this tasty allium.





This recipe should be prepared the day before and as a note, the longer you marinate it – the taster it becomes.  It is best to marinade for at the very least, 6 hours up to 24 hours in advance.  Please use only fresh herbs and fresh garlic cloves with this recipe, or you will rob yourself of the intoxicating aroma and flavor of this dish.





INGREDIENTS





    

  • 3 – 4 pounds of skin on and bone in chicken thighs
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  • 1 cup of olive oil 
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  • 16 fresh garlic cloves
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  • 2-tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
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  • 2-tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
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  • 1/2 cup (or more) fresh parsley, chopped
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MARINADE





    

  • About 1 cup of olive oil – more or less to cover the chicken pieces
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  • 6 peeled and smashed garlic cloves – cut in half after you smash them
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  • ½ cup of fresh minced flat leaf Italian parsley
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PROCESS





    

  •  Wash, and trim extra skin and fat from chicken thighs, pat them dry.
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  • Spread them flat in a baking dish large enough to hold all thighs
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  • Combine olive oil, garlic cloves and parsley and pour over thighs
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  • Cover baking dish with plastic wrap or lid and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, turning only once during that time.
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After 6 – 24 hours





    

  • Remove chicken from marinade and scrape off excess olive oil and place chicken in a shallow, foil lined, rimmed  cookie  sheet. 
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  • With a slotted spoon, scoop up garlic and parsley from marinade and spread on top of chicken.
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  • Reserve 1/3 cup of olive oil from marinade.
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  • Preheat oven to 400F. 
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In a bowl combine





    

  • 8 more garlic cloves, minced or grated
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  •  1/3 cup reserved olive oil
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  •   2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
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  •   2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
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  1. Pour this mixture on top of chicken in pan.
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  2. Bake at 400F.  for 45 minutes – do not turn chicken during baking.
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  3. *Note: do not crowd chicken pieces in roasting pan – this will steam the chicken rather than roasting it.
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Enjoy