roasted brussels sprouts on the stalk

roasted Brussels sprouts

Autumn bursts with locally grown produce; a time when markets overflow with colour and flavour. It’s the perfect season to load up on your favourite veggies, and for me, that means Brussels sprouts. I adore these little green gems… though it wasn’t always that way. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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fried Brussels sprouts

fried Brussels sprouts

When thinking about what appetizer to serve, most cooks don’t consider using cabbage and even less think about Brussels sprouts!  As a kid, you would NEVER hear me say, “oh yes please, may I have more!”  I disliked them for years.  It wasn’t until I was and at my great aunt’s home when she served…

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Brussels Sprout Salad

Salads take on many forms from the traditional and the not-so-traditional like the one posted here. Brussels sprouts are not every persons cup of tea but I’ll bet if you try it as a salad with the following delicious ingredients, I think you just might be pleasantly surprised.  Brussels sprout salad not only is esthetically…

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Brussels Sprout Salad with Garlic & Goji Berry Dressing

I was first introduced to goji berries when we lived in Asia. The berries come from a shrub native to China and the Chinese have been eating them for generations (they believe it’ll help in living longer). I’ve never eaten fresh goji berries only the dried version. This orange-red berry is rich in antioxidants, helps…

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I never enjoyed Brussels sprouts when I was a kid but thankfully my taste buds grew up and became educated!  Perhaps they were a bit too soft for my liking or maybe I just didn’t like the taste.  After experimenting with different ways to enjoy this cruciferous veggie, Brussels sprouts are amazingly good for your…

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Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Aioli

When dinnertime rolls around I am usually thinking about the timing of it as I need to stop what I am doing and pick up my husband from the train station.  It’s not far to the station…only 7 or so minutes but I don’t like to leave the stove on whilst I am away.  John…

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barley pilaf

Weeknight meal planning can be a royal pain but if you’re a busy person, it all makes good economic sense.  My daughter does her meal prep religiously and usually sends me a snapchat of what she’s made. She spends a couple of hours in an evening and that saves her time for the rest of…

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Bites

crudites blue cheese dip goat cheese stuffed baby peppers warmed marinated feta cheese crostini beetroot jam goats cheese sausage stuffed mushroom caps beet and goat cheese terrine deviled eggs camembert and cranberry tartletts meatballs with sweet sour chili quinoa salad in endive spears cognac and pistachio chicken liver pate Greek salad skewers grilled goat cheese…

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Kale and Orange Salad

I have to admit I first used kale last year.  I guess I’m a bit late on the kale bandwagon.   The “queen of greens” has been gaining in popularity for a few years.  It’s in the same family as cabbage, broccoli, Brussels spouts and collards.  Because of kale’s anti-oxidant health benefits it has been studied…

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Roasted Winter Vegetables with Cannellini Beans

My husband and I enjoy roasted vegetables and this recipe is chock-full of nutrients. According to Whole Living, eating more plant-based meals has been proven to lower your weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Brussels sprouts contain compounds that trigger the production of detoxifying enzymes in the liver.  So many veggies in one meal has to…

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