vegetable dishes

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

A gorgeous vegetable dish that is great for a holiday side or celebration dinner. Fool your guests into thinking this is a decadent dish- it has been given a makeover to reduce the calories and fat significantly, without taking away from the taste! Makes: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes    Baking Time: 30 minutes… Continue reading Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Salads and Side Dishes

Brussels Sprout Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Almonds

Time seems to be flying by down here in Florida, and while looking at my calendar over the weekend I realized that Saint Patrick's Day is this Sunday! I don't always celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a whole lot of commotion- probably because I'm not Irish- but as a food blogger I love holidays because… Continue reading Brussels Sprout Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Almonds

Salads and Side Dishes

Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Leeks

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought it was time to start playing with some ideas for the holidays. I've posted brussels sprouts recipes before because they are one of my favorite fall vegetables. They take on salty or sweet flavors with ease and are a great platform for a filling and flavorful vegetable.… Continue reading Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Leeks

Salads and Side Dishes

Brussels Sprout, Squash, and Kale Salad with Pancetta Vinaigrette

I love brussels sprouts because they are so versatile in taking on other flavor profiles. As I mentioned in my Fall Foods post yesterday, one of my most viewed recipes was for Brussels Sprouts with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan. That recipe brings out mostly sweet elements, with red wine and raisins leading the way;… Continue reading Brussels Sprout, Squash, and Kale Salad with Pancetta Vinaigrette