How many kids do you know who like Brussels sprouts? Somehow, Brussels sprouts are at the top of our list (minus the husband). I should clarify, Trader Joe’s Shaved Brussels sprouts, sautéed with olive oil and sea salt, was what originally put them on our radar. From there, I gained the confidence to experiment with a new dish: Brussels sprouts and Bacon with Maple Syrup. Another hit. The irony? There isn’t a shred of Brussels sprouts in any of Mom’s recipes. In fact, I didn’t even know what they looked like until starting the … [Read more...]
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
December 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How many times have you been stumped, trying to figure out a vegetable side to your dinner? I was so tired of steaming and sauteeing broccoli (and so were my kids). When I discovered Brussels sprouts (note proper spelling) I felt as if I had truly turned a corner and opened up a whole new realm of veggie possibilities. I introduced the first Brussels sprouts recipe sautéed with some chunks of bacon and hot maple syrup. I had hoped the salty and sweet toppings would draw the attention away from the fact that is was labeled a "mystery … [Read more...]
Shaved Brussels sprouts with Olive Oil and Sea Salt
October 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
Something very strange has happened the past two nights for dinner: my son has demanded vegetables! I swear. I thought I was having an out of body experience. And, this morning for breakfast, he asked for vegetables, again: Brussels sprouts. The past two days, all he’s eaten for the past two dinners is Brussels sprouts. If you’re scratching your head, I had the same thought: this is extremely uncharacteristic for a seven year old boy! And, I wasn’t intentionally trying to get him to eat his veggies either. I simply made a new side … [Read more...]
