Brussel Sprouts

06
Dec

Maple-Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

in Sides

I never really understood why brussels sprouts were hated so much during my childhood. Honestly, as far as a kid-friendly food it doesn’t get much better than this. I would compare them to baby carrots, except they’re just baby cabbages. Considering I grew up during the days of Cabbage Patch Dolls you would think these would be a homerun.

BTW – do they still make cabbage patch dolls? I never owned one, but I always wanted one of the boy dolls. Is it weird to want a boy doll if you’re a girl? Did guys even want those dolls to begin with?

These are deep thoughts my friends. Deep thoughts.

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15
Nov

Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin

in Dinner, Sides

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Everyone, please meet my go-to. You all have a go-to, right? Let’s first discuss what constitutes as a go-to….Well, it’s usually one of those super easy, simple meals that you know will be a crowd pleaser.  And best of all, a go-to is something you can make sans recipe and probably, if your life depended on it, with your eyes closed and one hand tied behind your back.

You see, me and this dish have a history. A long history that first started with me making it as a side dish to a roast lamb on Easter. (This dish won against the lamb, by the way.)  And then it made a dinner at a pot luck dinner with some supper club friends. And then I served it to some friends along side a salad for a light, vegetarian dinner.

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