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!!

PARTY TIME

Billy and I went to our friends Super Bowl party and this was our spread. This was just for starters. They also had chili dogs and sausage sandwiches. The table is just adorable and all the food was YUMMY!

Seasons greeting

This rice seasoning is delicious! I had it first at Aloha Kitchen in Mesa. I need to find me some...pronto! You'll never have plain rice again. You should like nori. Nori
lives in our ocean!

Cold Quinoa Salad

I introduced Quinoa to Billy when we first started dating. He loved the texture of this super food. Quinoa is a grain that is considered high in protein. It's also a good source of fiber, magnesium, and even calcium. Billy's mom made this salad once and I asked her for the recipe. I'm not sure if this is the exact thing she did but I did my best to remember. Billy's mom is an amazing cook and I'm sure I will share more of her recipes on my blog!

Instructions:
I cucumber chopped
2.25 oz sliced olives
8oz corn
half red onion chopped
1/3c red wine vinegar
1/3c EVOO
Juice of one lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3c pine nuts (optional)

Cook Quinoa as directed on box. Wait until cool and combine all ingredients. You could even throw fresh herbs in at the end like parsley or cilantro. Enjoy it with some grilled chicken or have it for lunch either way it's great for you and great tasting!