Simple Risotto & Brussels Sprouts

Sometimes you just want and Crave4… something simple. No bells, no whistles, and sometimes not in season.I get that way with Brussels sprouts. Roasted, salted, and caramelized, they comfort me in so many memorable ways.And, creamy risotto, while it’s somewhat laborious to make, the ingredients are simple and it’s just so creamy and delicious. Arborio…

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Salami Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A quick, weeknight recipe?An easy entertaining recipe?A hearty side dish?A full meal?Salty and savory and really, to-die-for?Salami and Brussels sprouts lovers, I’ve got you covered?Even if you don’t love my favorite little cabbage heads (magical Brussels sprouts), you and everyone else will adore this recipe! Salami Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salami Roasted Brussels Sprouts 1 lb….

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Pumpkin Seed Sriracha Brussels Sprouts & Fennel Salad

A creamy sriracha-tahini marinade over pungent brussels sprouts and aromatic fennel, topped with sprouted pumpkin seeds makes for a fantastically flavorful and filling meal. Pumpkin Seed Sriracha Brussels Sprouts & Fennel Salad 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced (bulb only, reserve the fronds for another use)2 cups Brussels sprouts, chopped and many of the leaves removed…

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Blueberry Kale Cashew Cabbage Salad

We might as well call this raw foods salad: Superfood Kitchen Sink.Truly, it contains ALL the good stuff – all the superfoods – all the super tasting foods, all the super feeling foods, and all the super powerful foods! Superfoods are foods — mostly plant-based but also some fish and dairy — that are thought…

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Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasted Root Vegetables! Yes, fall…and nearly winter is here. It’s time to roast those roots. When Brian and I first met, I believe the only items he could possibly smell wafting from and around me were those of the cooking variety – specifically root veggies, rosemary, and Brussels sprouts. This poor man…he stuck through it…

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Lemons, Rainbows, and Sprouts

I struggled to find a name for this gorgeous gem of a meal. The sweet tart zing of a lemon, the deep, rich hues of rainbow carrots, and the bright and lively green of fresh baby Brussels sprouts bring a presentation of color. and delight all together for a smorgasbord of vegetable delight. If it…

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Braised Bison Short Ribs and Brussels Sprouts

I’ve been hankering to pull out my bright blue Staub as of late. You see, I LOVE cast iron. LOVE it. I’ve been using my cast iron Le Creuset skillet more often these days, as well and the sunshine yellow french oven I possess. But, I’ve been feeling like it’s the time of year for some…

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Lemon Thyme Brussels and Bison Balls

This meal was a hit a few weeks ago – but without the opportunity to document and photograph the goodness. Thus, I took it upon myself to recreate. It was worth it. In fact, the first time the food filled the bowl and passed the lips of my better half, we experienced one of the…

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Craving Cauliflower

I feel as though cauliflower has been far too under appreciated as a brassica in the vegetable kingdom.  It has taken the back burner for far too long. I often see it as a side addition on the standard party vegetable tray, along side raw broccoli, the trusty stand-ins of carrots and celery, with the…

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