Healthy Brussels Sprouts Recipes to Enjoy Before the Season Ends


Updated 02/27/12 11:04 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Healthy Brussels Sprouts Recipes

I'm pretty excited for Spring to hit the farmers market — strawberries! fava beans! peas! — but there are a few Winter veggies I wish could hang around. This is especially true of brussels sprouts. On a nutritional level brussels sprouts are low calorie and high in vitamins C and K; they're also full of fiber. And more importantly, when it comes to eating and cooking, they taste pretty great. Read more

Savory Sight: Caramelized Brussels Sprouts


Updated 01/12/12 6:49 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts have become a surprisingly trendy ingredient. There are so many ways to prepare them: you can serve them shaved in a salad, steamed, roasted, or caramelized, like Hayleysf does. Here's a delicious and simple recipe for Brussels Sprouts. Believe me — you won't even remember hating them as a kid! For the recipe, head on over to her blog and upload your recipes in our Savory Read more

What Foods Did You Despise as a Child but Grow to Love as an Adult?


Updated 05/24/12 9:24 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Foods Kids Hate but Adults Love

Every child has a food that's an absolute no. It varies by kid; my niece loves everything from asparagus to calamari to brussels sprouts, but she'll turn her nose up at mushrooms every time, no matter how they're prepared. When I was growing up, I was a pretty adventurous eater, but I despised frozen peas — so much that I made up an elaborate story about them being my doll's favorite thing on Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Pork Cutlets With Brussels Sprouts


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 5 comments

Pork Cutlets With Brussels Sprouts Recipe

If you think you don't like Brussels sprouts, think again! The small leafy green vegetable is horribly misunderstood, but I assure you, when you give it a second chance you'll be amazed and delighted by the flavor. Why not do so tonight with this recipe? The sprouts are served alongside lightly floured pork scaloppine. They're sautéed in butter before being tossed with a creamy, slightly sweet Read more

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad Is Perfect For Fall


Updated 02/24/12 11:37 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad

Generally speaking, I'm more of a salad gal in Summer and a braised greens lover once Fall begins to hit its stride. But recently, I've discovered the best way to reconcile the two: by utilizing dark, leafy brassicas in their raw form, massaging them by hand with a drizzle of Autumn-tinged maple vinaigrette until slightly wilted and tender. Case in point: this shredded brussels sprouts salad, Read more

Monday's Leftovers: Roasted Pork With Brussels Sprouts


Updated 02/08/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Fast and Easy Recipe For Pork Tenderloin With Brussels Sprouts

I'm never happier than when I discover a good sale at the meat counter, and on a really generous week, my grocer offers two-for-one deals on a healthy and quick-cooking cut, pork tenderloin. I'll buy two, but diversify my plate by making a hearty pork, apple, and squash meal one night, then digging in to a completely different pork meal the following evening. Tonight, utilize leftover pork by Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Baked Potatoes With Brussels Sprouts


Updated 02/08/12 10:48 AM · Posted by partysugar · 5 comments

Baked Potatoes With Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Recipe

Although it takes an hour for a potato to bake, I still consider baked potatoes a quick and simple meal. Why? Because they require virtually no work. All you have to do is throw them in the oven and wait. Because of the special and flavorful topping — bacon! Brussels sprouts! sour cream! — this recipe, however, involves a small amount of cooking. It's worth the extra effort; with their Read more

Fast & Easy Dinner: Sole With Lemon-Shallot Brussels Sprouts


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Fast, Easy Recipe for Sole with Lemon-Shallot Brussels Sprouts

With an epic feast only a few days away, shun poultry (you'll be having it for days!) in favor of something on the opposite end of the flavor spectrum, such as a flaky white fish. Not only does sole make for a lighter dinner alternative and a great source of protein, but it's also extremely affordable. Keep the preparation super simple by dredging the fillets briefly in a mixture of flour, lemon, Read more

Chestnut Brussels Sprouts Two Ways — Beginner and Expert


Updated 02/08/12 10:49 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Easy & Expert Recipes For Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts

Foie gras, crown roast, and fruitcake might dominate the holiday table, but that doesn't mean there isn't a place for dishes that are both festive and healthy. For a wholesome side dish, serve chestnuts, a classic Winter crop and Christmas favorite, tossed alongside brussel sprouts. Chestnuts contain twice as much starch as potatoes, but they're low in fat, high in fiber, and possess a sweet, Read more