Bourbon Mushroom Sauce

What better way to celebrate Bourbon Heritage month than consuming some bourbon?  Not a bourbon drinker?  Yeah--me neither.  I'd rather eat it!  So I celebrated by making this spoon-licking good sauce for grilled steak and pork chops (I seriously licked the spoon--twice)!

 {Bourbon Mushroom Sauce}

This couldn't be easier if your significant other handles the grilling (The Hubby is the greatest!).  If not, you can always sear the meat in the pan first, and then make the sauce! 

 {Gathering ingredients}

 {Finished sauce}

 {Top view--served with steamed broccoli and roasted garlic toast}

One year ago:  Marble Cake with Ganache

Bourbon Mushroom Sauce

Makes 4 servings

2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 onion (local), sliced
2 tablespoons bourbon
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1. Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat with the butter. 
2. Add in the mushrooms and the onions and sear (cook until golden brown on one side).
3. Pour in the bourbon, chicken broth, and mustard. 
4. Turn heat to low and let simmer for 2 minutes. 
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Just before serving, pour over the steak.

Bottom's up!  Or fork's up is more appropriate!

PS--Don't forget to enter my giveaway!

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Birthday Giveaway

Today is my birthday!  I always have looked forward to my birthday because it means fall is on it's way, and I LOVE fall!

{This basically sums up my view on birthdays, or any day really}

This year I decided to giveaway one of my absolute FAVORITE kitchen tools: a Pampered Chef Garlic Press!

 {The Pampered Chef Garlic Press}

 {After almost two years of almost daily use, it still looks and works like brand new!}

{Garlic press side view}

I received this garlic press as part of my bridal shower gifts, and I love it's full metal design.  I grew up with a Pampered Chef garlic press, and I couldn't image cooking with out.  If you want to learn how to peel garlic like a chef, view my tutorial!

Enter below for a chance to win!  This giveaway ends on Tuesday, September 23, and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 24.  Good luck and thanks!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Open only to US residents over the age of 18.  Pampered Chef did not sponsor this post and all content is my opinion.

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Food for Thought

I started back at the yoga studio this week.  After 6 months of trying to do it at home, it wasn't working.  I enjoyed it so much (and it's so good for me mentally and physically) that I am just going to breath, trust, let go and see what happens.  I don't have much of a plan because now my time is even more crunched, but I approach my to-do list by prioritizing what I need to do and learning to be okay with not getting everything done immediately (an endearing quality no doubt).

Besides the planner in me sometimes doesn't like a plan :o)
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Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad

I don't know why it took me so long to put this combination together, but I have been seeing it several times on Pinterest.  It's easy, fast, and the perfect summer meal.

 {Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad}

 {Grilled Cajun chicken}

 {Caesar Salad}

 {Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad}

One year ago:  Chocolate Syrup (like Hershey's)

Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad

Serves 4

2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 bag romaine blend lettuce
1/2 cup Caesar dressing
Parmesan cheese, optional for garnish

1. Preheat grill.
2. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning onto chicken and grill until done, about 25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine dressing and salad in a bow.
4. Toss to coat salad with dressing.
5. Serve salad sprinkled with cheese and one to two pieces of grilled Cajun chicken on top.

Do you have any easy and fast summer meals that you make?

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