SPROUTS OF BACON

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic Vinegar

This side is so addicting. Brussel Sprouts are an underrated vegetable, their so tasty. If you don't like brussel sprouts, these will for sure change your mind about them. Their mixed with bacon for crying out loud! I served them along side some roasted salmon and cous cous.

Ingredients:

1/2c balsamic vinegar
1 small shallot
4 slices cooked bacon
1lb of brussel sprouts
EVOO
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat your oven to *375. Rinse your brussel sprouts and cut them in half. Place the brussel sprouts on a cookie sheet sprayed with PAM. Drizzle EVOO on the top of sprouts and add some salt and pepper. Throw them in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping them over after the first 15 minutes. Meanwhile poor vinegar in a pan on medium high pan and let it slowly boil for about 5 minutes.  Take the vinegar off the heat and let cool until ready to serve. Saute shallot and bacon for 2 minutes and set aside. Once the brussels are done throw them in with the onion and bacon mixture. Saute for 1 minute on medium low. Just before serving drizzle balsamic reduction all over brussel sprouts.

CABBAGE PALE KIDS

Billy loves cabbage. I found this cabbage recipe on Pinterest. I don't usually look at Pinterest for recipes but this looked easy enough to try. I sent Billy the recipe and he made it for me on Friday. It was FANTASTIC! He served it with grilled chicken and roasted potatoes. He's awesome!

Ingredients:

1 head of cabbage, cut into wedges
EVOO
salt and pepper to taste
lemon juice

Directions:

Preheat your oven to *425 and place wedges on cookie sheet that's been sprayed with pam. Drizzle with EVOO, salt and pepper, and lemon juice. Bake for 15 minutes and flip, bake for another 15 minutes. They're a great side to any dish. They have a perfect texture and tanginess to them. I will definetely be making these again, or Billy will!!

Drink up

I found this delicious item over the holidays! I try not to eat/cook with a lot of dairy. This chocolate mint soy milk is too good to be true! I even warmed it up and topped it with marshmallows! Try it, it may be gone soon!