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Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The cooking rack for the Char-Broil Big Easy (sadly, no longer available!) is a definite must-have accessory for the cooker. I use it to cook everything from French fries to nachos. And yep, even herb roasted mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy. I often remove the racks themselves and add 9″ pie pans (you can leave in the racks and use 8″ or smaller pie pans). Then I’m off and running.

Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The Perfect Side Dish

Everything comes out great. And since I have more than one Big Easy I can cook a main dish in one (like fantastic roasted chicken) and a side or two in the other! Score!

I used smaller baby portabella mushrooms but you can use any mushrooms you wish, even mixing up types when you make herb roasted mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Just keep in mind that larger mushrooms or mushrooms with thicker caps might take a bit longer to cook. I like to cook my mushrooms cap-side down. The juices stay inside the cap, keeping the mushrooms nice and moist.

Also try my pesto stuffed mushrooms, made on the Big Easy!

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Herb Roasted Mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I used smaller baby portabella mushrooms but you can use any mushrooms you wish, even mixing up types when you make herb roasted mushrooms on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Just keep in mind that larger mushrooms or mushrooms with thicker caps might take a bit longer to cook.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, mushroom
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 30kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • In a large bowl, toss mushrooms with the remaining ingredients.
  • Transfer mushrooms to the Big Easy. Make sure the stem-side is pointing upwards.
  • Place into the Big Easy and cook 20 minutes or until just tender.

Notes

The easiest way to cook these mushrooms is to use a Big Easy Cooking Rack with 9″ pie pans. If you don’t have either, you can use the Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket.
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Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil The Big Easy 22-Piece Turkey Fryer Accessory Kit, Chrome
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks
Char-Broil Big Easy Rib Hooks

Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Yummy, buttery, garlicky, herby bread. All good things. And very easy to make since I used pre-made pizza dough. I’m not that great at tying knots into raw dough strips, it would seem. But that didn’t matter a bit. These buttery garlic herb knots came out tasting perfect.

Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Get To Dippin’!

For the marinara I used my absolutely go-to homemade pizza sauce. It has the perfect pizza sauce flavor. I make it by the gallon (well, it seems that way at least) and freeze it in small portions so I always have it on hand. It’s perfect for dipping a few buttery garlic herb knots.

Serve a little warmed pizza sauce or marinara on the side for dipping the bread. I use these little sauce dipping cups. They’re the perfect single-serve size!

(24 Pack, 2 Sizes) Small Sauce Cups, Stainless Steel Ramekin Dipping Sauce Cup, Commercial Grade Individual Round Condiment Cups (12 of - 1.5oz: 12 of - 2.5oz)
(24 Pack, 2 Sizes) Small Sauce Cups, Stainless Steel Ramekin Dipping Sauce Cup, Commercial Grade Individual Round Condiment Cups (12 of – 1.5oz: 12 of – 2.5oz)

Also try my easy cheesy breadsticks.

Buttery Garlic Herb Knots
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Buttery Garlic Herb Knots

Yummy, buttery, garlicky, herby bread. All good things. And very easy to make since I used pre-made pizza dough.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, garlic, rolls
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16 knots
Calories 59kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kelsey Nixon

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Stir in the thyme, rosemary, 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, and the garlic powder.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour.
  • Remove pizza crusts from tubes and unroll onto the surface. Roll out into rectangles.
  • Brush tops of dough with butter mixture. Fold dough over on top of itself.
  • Using a pizza cutter, cut each dough in half, then repeat until you have 8 strips about an inch wide. You don’t have to get too particular in how wide they are on how straight they are cut.
  • Grab ends of each strip and ‘tie’ them into a knot. Gently, don’t pull on the ends real hard or the dough will break.
  • Lay knots onto a baking sheet (you’ll need two pans) sprayed with non-stick spray. Fold the tips of the dough under the knots so they don’t cook too fast.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes or longer depending on how golden brown you want your knots.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cheese and serve hot with warmed marinara sauce for dipping if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes

It’s getting hot out. That’s when I try to cook every meal outside, from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. I’m always on the lookout for a good tasty side dish that I can throw on the grill. Like these grill-roasted herb potatoes. They have a great herb flavor. But to really make them great, they’re cooked with (and topped with) French-fried onions. The added crunch and onion flavor really makes the potatoes shine. If you’re grilling a good thick steak, this is the side you’re looking for to complete your meat-and-potatoes meal.

Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes

There’s No Shortage Of Flavor Here!

You could substitute any herb you have on hand for the thyme, such as rosemary or dill and these grill-roasted herb potatoes will still be fantastic. For me, thyme is a nice gentle-tasting herb to use. It’s not too overpowering yet I’m definitely still going to taste it.

And though the fried onions could be omitted, they add a great onion flavor along with a nice crunch to compliment the creamy soft potatoes.

Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket
Weber Deluxe Grilling Basket

Also try my smoke-roasted potatoes and my wife’s favorite, Parmesan broccoli potatoes.

Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes
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Grill-Roasted Herb Potatoes

I’m always on the lookout for a good tasty side dish that I can throw on the grill, like these grill-roasted herb potatoes.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword herbs, potatoes, roasted
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 146kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for indirect cooking.
  • Tear off a large piece of foil, about 2′ long.
  • Combine all of the ingredients minus 1/3 cup of the French-fried onions in a large bowl.
  • Pour the bowl contents out onto the center of the foil and fold up the edges to seal it.
  • Place on your grill over indirect heat and cook 25-30 minutes, rotating the packet once, until the potatoes are tender.
  • Serve garnished with the remaining French-fried onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush
Weber Grill Brush Scrubber - Heavy Duty Grate Cleaner - With 3 Replaceable Pads
Weber Grill Brush Scrubber – Heavy Duty Grate Cleaner – With 3 Replaceable Pads

Herbed Wonton Crisps

These little herbed wonton crisps are beyond easy to make and they pack a lot of flavor. They’re very light so you can eat a good handful or two and not feel guilty about it. You can make them several different ways, so they’re great for parties!

Herbed Wonton Crisps

A Blank Canvas For Flavor

I’ve made these herbed wonton crisps with herbs, Creole seasoning, salt and fresh cracked pepper… Use whatever you have on hand. If it’s something you like changes are you’ll like it on these crisps too.

I love making easy treats. You’ll find me making flavored oyster crackers and pretzel bites on a regular basis. I’ll make a big batch and let my wife take them into work to share with her co-workers.

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Zulay Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest – BPA-Free, Durable Spoon Rest with Drip Pad – Heat-Resistant Spoon Rest for Stove Top – Spoon Rest for Kitchen Counter – Kitchen Gadgets & Kitchen Utensils Holder

Also try my wonton potstickers.

Herbed Wonton Crisps
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Herbed Wonton Crisps

These little herbed wonton crisps are beyond easy to make and they pack a lot of flavor. They’re very light so you can eat a good handful or two and not feel guilty about it. You can make them several different ways, so they’re great for parties!
Course Side or Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword herbs, wontons
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 111kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Weight Watchers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place wonton wrappers on baking sheet (you may have to use two trays or work in batches). Bake for 2-3 minutes.
  • Using a mortal and pestle, lightly smash the herbs together.
  • Flip the wonton wrappers. Lightly spritz with olive oil (if you don’t have a spritzer you can brush the oil on, but use only a very small amount).
  • Sprinkle wrappers with herbs.
  • Bake another 2-5 minutes or until golden brown and lightly crisp.
  • Remove and let cool. The wrappers will crisp up completely as they cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale
Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

Freezing Fresh Herbs

Well, time for us to harvest the last of the fresh herbs we planted this year. Thyme, rosemary…. all of our favorites. Some I dry, some I freeze. This is how I freeze them for later use. Freezing fresh herbs is easy. I freeze mine in olive oil. Most recipes that I have that require fresh herbs also require olive oil. So it’s a no-brainer to put them into oil. I think they also keep their color better in oil. You can also use melted butter.

Freezing Fresh Herbs

Chopping the rosemary reminds me that it is time to make one of our favorites – rosemary focaccia bread. That’s the nice thing about freezing fresh herbs. I always have them on hand for my favorites!

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Zulay Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest – BPA-Free, Durable Spoon Rest with Drip Pad – Heat-Resistant Spoon Rest for Stove Top – Spoon Rest for Kitchen Counter – Kitchen Gadgets & Kitchen Utensils Holder

I also like to dry fresh herbs, such as cilantro, using my Nesco Snackmaster Pro.

Freezing Fresh Herbs
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Freezing fresh herbs

Easy way to store fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • Fresh herbs
  • Olive oil or melted butter
  • Ice cube trays

Instructions

  • Roughly chop the herbs if desired.
  • Fill ice cube trays up about 2/3rds of the way.
  • Fill trays up the rest of the way with oil or butter.
  • Put into freezer until frozen solidly.
  • Remove from ice cube trays and place in resealable baggies. Label and keep in freezer until needed.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale
Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale