Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

This tasty and easy side dish is a compliment to any meal.

Servings: 2 to 4

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

What you will need:

• 15-20 Brussel Sprouts

• 2 to 4 pieces of Bacon

• Balsamic Glaze

• 3 cloves of garlic

Preheat oven to 400 and wash the brussel sprouts.

Cut brussel sprouts, cut off tips then cut in half.

Chop the garlic.

Put the brussel sprouts and the garlic into a medium pot of water.

Boil the brussel sprouts for 20 mins until they are tender.

Drain brussel sprouts and garlic.

Cut the pieces of bacon.

Put in brussel sprouts and garlic into baking pan, add salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Then add the cut bacon.

Bake for 25 mins or until bacon is crispy.

Drizzle with the balsamic glaze to finish.

Enjoy!

Homemade Pizza with Fresh Basil

Delicious, quick, and cheesy, this pizza recipe combines wonderful homemade taste with the ease of takeout.

Servings: 2 to 4

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 25-35 mins

What you will need:

• Pizza Dough

• 1 and 3/4 cup of Tomato Sauce

• Fresh or Shredded Mozzarella

• 1 Shallot

• Italian Seasoning

• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

• 4 Cloves of Garlic

• Fresh Basil

• Toppings of your choice

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut Shallot.

Cut Garlic.

Saute shallot in pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 5 mins.

Add garlic, 1 TBSP of Italian Seasoning and ¼ TSP of red pepper flakes. Let saute with shallot for 1 to 2 mins.

Add 1 ¾ cup of tomato sauce and let simmer in medium/low heat for 5 mins.

Roll out dough on a large sheet pan to desired thickness.

Optional: Drizzle olive oil and Italian seasoning along the crust.

Add sauce, cheese (if you use fresh mozzarella, tear into small pieces, add to pizza), and topping(s) of your choice. Finish with chopped fresh basil.

Put pizza in the oven and cook for 20 mins.

Cut into squares and serve with salad or roasted broccoli.

Enjoy!

5 Best Quick Service Restaurants at Disneyland (No Reservations Needed)

Ever find yourself in the happiest place on earth, hungry with no dining reservations? Never fear, here is a list of our favorite Quick Service restaurants at Disneyland that will keep you fed and energized for a fun-filled day. No reservations needed!

1 - Hungry Bear Restaurant

Location: Critter Country

American cuisine, serving both lunch and dinner, a la carte.

The menu includes:

Double Cheeseburger Two Angus 1/3 lb. Chuck Patties with Cheese, Grilled Onion, House-made Pickles, and Signature Sauce served with French Fries or House Slaw;

Crispy Fish Sandwich with Sweet and Spicy Slaw and Lemon-Citrus Mayonnaise served with French Fries or House Slaw;

Honey-Spiced Chicken Sandwich (our personal favorite) Crispy Chicken, Lettuce and Sweet and Spicy Spread served with French Fries or House Slaw.

Onion rings are also available as a side, and for dessert, Hungry Bear serves House-made or Churro funnel cakes. The menu also includes plant-based and allergy friendly meals. Plenty of outdoor seating both upstairs overlooking the Rivers of America and additional seating downstairs, all of which are in the shade.

Menu: 10/10

Seating: 10/10

Atmosphere: 10/10

Theming: 7/10

Mobile ordering: Yes

2 - Rancho del Zocalo

Location: Frontierland

Mexican cuisine, station-based cafeteria style, serving lunch and dinner.

Menu includes:

Fish Tacos Battered Fried Fish, Cabbage Slaw, spicy Lime Aïoli, and Salsa Roja, served with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans;

Citrus Fire-grilled Chicken 1/2 Chicken seasoned in a Savory Marinade of Chile and Citrus served with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans;

Red Chile Enchilada Platter Three Cheese Enchiladas topped with Red Chile Sauce served with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans;

Carne Asada & Red Chile Enchilada Platter Succulent Beef cooked to perfection served with two Cheese Enchiladas, Mexican Rice and Refried Beans; Tostada Salad with Beef Presented in a crispy Tortilla Shell with Refried Beans, chopped

Lettuce, Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Black Bean Corn Relish topped with Cheese.

Allergy-friendly offering are available on request. Rancho as ample outdoor seating with covered areas, great atmosphere and views of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Menu: 9/10

Seating: 7/10

Atmosphere: 9/10

Theming: 8/10

Mobile ordering: No

3 - Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Location: Main Street

Bakery and Café serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, with an a la carte menu.

The Breakfast Menu Includes:

Egg Bacon Croissant Flaky Croissant Filled with Egg, Bacon, Cheese, and Hollandaise Sauce. For Lunch and Dinner:

Oven-roasted Turkey on Ciabatta Tomato, Lettuce and Honey-Mustard Aïoli served with House-made Chips;

Caprese on Focaccia Bread Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil, Lettuce, Citrus Aïoli, and Basil Vinaigrette and Balsamic Glaze served with House-made Chips;

Jolly Holiday Salad Mixed Greens, Spiced Pecans, Feta, Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries and Raspberry Vinaigrette served with a fresh Breadstick.

Also, bakery items like the Macaroons, Cinnamon Rolls, Muffins, Cakes and Cookies. Menu also includes several allergy-friendly options. There is limited outdoor seating overlooking Main Street and the Hub. Great views of the Castle and parade route.

Menu: 8/10

Seating: 5/10

Atmosphere: 9/10

Theming: 5/10

Mobile ordering: Yes

4 - Plaza Inn

Location: Main Street

American cuisine, serving lunch, and dinner in buffet style. Plaza Inn also offers Character Breakfast, reservations are recommended.

Menu items include:

Chicken Three pieces of Chicken fried to a golden brown and seasoned with distinctive Herbs and Spices, served with Mashed Potatoes, Buttermilk Biscuit and a mixture of Vegetables;

Pot Roast Slow-roasted and served with Vegetables, Buttermilk Biscuit, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy;

Chipotle-Pineapple Glazed Salmon topped with a Kiwi-Mango Relish served with Rice Pilaf and seasonal Vegetables;

Penne Pasta with Marinara topped with Parmesan Cheese and served with a Breadstick. Allergy-friendly options are available on request.

Has both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor seating as some shade and obstructed views.

Menu: 6.5/10

Seating: 7/10

Atmosphere: 5/10

Theming: 4/10

Accepts reservations: For Breakfast Only

Mobile ordering: No

5 - Red Rose Tavern

Location: Fantasyland

American cuisine, a la carte that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Breakfast menu items include:

Beast's Breakfast Burger 1/3 lb Angus Patty, Rosemary-Maple Cream Cheese, Hickory-smoked Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, and Seasoned Waffle-cut Fries on a Toasted Roll;

Garden Vegetable Hash Mushrooms,Sun-dried Tomatoes, Kale, Tavern Potatoes, Scrambled Eggs and Honey-Lemon Mascarpone, served with a Petit Croissant;

Stuffed French Toast with Orange Marmalade-Cream Cheese topped with Berry Compote and served with choice of Hickory-smoked Bacon or Sausage.

For Lunch and Dinner:

Beast's Forbidden Pastrami Burger 1/3 lb Angus Beef Patty, Uncured Wagyu Pastrami, Swiss-American Cheese, Sliced Pickle, and Spicy Mustard Spread on a Toasted Roll with a

skewered accompaniment, served with Pommes Frites or Sliced Apples;

Classic Angus 1/3 lb Cheeseburger 1/3 lb Angus Beef Patty with Cheese, Lettuce and House-made Signature Sauce served on a Toasted Roll with Pommes Frites or Sliced Apples; Enchanted Cauli-Flower Sandwich Grilled Cauliflower Steak, Vegan Spicy Lime Aïoli, Lettuce, and Stewed Tomato on a Toasted Roll, served with French Fries or Sliced Apples;

Slow-cooked Beef Poutine Beef and Gravy over Seasoned Waffle-cut Fries, Pickled Onions and Cheese Curds.

For dessert:

Grey Stuff Gâteau White Chocolate Mousse and Red Velvet Cake with a Raspberry Center.

The menu also includes allergy friendly meals. Themed to Beauty and the Beast, Red Rose has both indoor and outdoor seating, although it can be very limited depending on time of day.

Menu: 6/10

Seating: 4/10

Atmosphere: 6.5/10

Theming: 9/10

Mobile ordering: Yes

BONUS - Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

Location: Galaxy's Edge

Eccentric a la carte menu, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Breakfast Menu includes:

Rising Moons Overnight Oats Oats, Yogurt, Seasonal Fruit, Popping Pearls;

Bright Suns Breakfast Platter Three-Cheese Egg Bite, Pork Sausage, Purple Potato Hash, Mini Mustafarian Cinnamon Roll.

The Lunch and Dinner menu includes:

Smoked Kaadu Pork Ribs Sticky Pork Ribs, Blueberry Corn Muffin, Cabbage Slaw;

Endorian Fried Chicken Tip-Yip Crispy Chicken with choice of Vegetable Mashed Potatoes with Herb Gravy or Macaroni and Cheese and Roasted Vegetables;

Yobshrimp Noodle Salad Chilled Shrimp, Marinated Noodles, Vegetables.

For Dessert:

Oi-oi Puff Raspberry Cream Puff, Passion Fruit Mousse;

Batuu-bon Chocolate Cake, White Chocolate Mousse, Coffee Custard.

The menu also includes plant-based and allergy friendly meals. There is indoor themed seating (with new original music appropriate for the Star Wars universe) but very little outdoor seating which is only slightly shaded.

Menu: 5/10

Seating: 6/10

Atmosphere: 10/10

Theming: 10/10

Mobile ordering: Yes

So if you find yourself in the original magic kingdom without a dining reservation, remember there's delicious food and a relaxing atmosphere around every corner. Feel free to use this handy guide to help you make your decision and have a enchanting day!

(Honey-Spiced Chicken Sandwich with Onion Rings from the Hungry Bear)