Ledgestone Vernal Hotel
If you’re taking advantage of our extended stay option, these fall recipes are all easy enough to do right in your hotel room!
French Onion Grilled Cheese
Delicious french onion soup in a grilled cheese sandwich is always a win. Caramelize the onions on the stove, put them on bread with some gruyere cheese (try thick cut Texas toast bread!), and fry in the pan for just a few minutes. Kids and adults alike will love this, and you can pair it with some tomato soup for an even heartier meal.
Honey Bourbon Pork Chops
These pork chops are cooked in a skillet with a honey bourbon sauce and pears, elevating the dish to new levels. It’s delicious, saucy, and features nuanced flavors as the different ingredients layer together during cooking. Pair them with green beans for a well-rounded meal that drives home the taste of fall.
Chicken Noodle Soup
This will bring back memories of being sick as a kid. The recipe is easy, with a little bit of work at the beginning and end, and a long period of just letting things cook in the middle, so you can throw this together while you take care of emails or anything else you need to get done. Pair it with a crusty bread and you’ll be more than satisfied.
Dijon Rosemary Chicken
Try this over a simple rice pilaf. The chicken is cooked in a creamy sauce with dijon mustard and fresh rosemary which sinks into the chicken breast so that the flavor is infused throughout every bite. Plus, it’s simple enough to be done in less than thirty minutes and only takes one pan!
Honey Glazed Scallops
The sweetness of the honey plays perfectly against the saltiness of the scallops, and the entire dish comes together in less than 15 minutes. The hardest part is getting the perfect sear on the scallops, but once that’s done, the rest takes hardly any effort. This dish is perfect for when you’re hungry and want to eat immediately, although it will taste like you’ve been cooking for hours.
Pumpkin Bacon Risotto
Don’t let risotto scare you. While in general, risotto can be finicky to make, this is a simple take on the dish that substitutes the commonly spring flavors of mushroom and asparagus for the warmer tones of bacon and pumpkin. Once the ingredients are in the pan, walk away for thirty minutes while the rice cooks – it’s that easy. You’ll appreciate both how hearty this dish is and how simple it is to make, making it a great option for those days when you’re just too tired to worry about making a complex meal.