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Easy Recipe :: Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
You might have noticed that Brussels sprouts are listed on most trendy restaurant menus these days. Usually offered as an appetizer, Brussels sprouts are a great way to add some healthy cruciferous vegetables to your diet – while offering a ton of flavor. Brussels sprouts offer high levels of many nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits. So when Melissa’s Produce sent over a large bag of their gorgeous Brussels sprouts to try out, we went looking for a simple recipe and decided on adding in some bacon and olive oil. See below for one of the easiest side dishes to make the family. Brussels Sprouts are…
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Recipe :: Mini Frittatas make a great on-the-go meal
These cute little mini frittatas are such a great on-the-go meal. I had one on my way to helping out at my daughter’s school this morning and my husband took a couple for lunch today. The kids will love it too especially if you mix in their favorite cheeses! Spinach, Bacon and Cheese Mini-Frittatas 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 shredded Parmesan cheese handful of chopped spinach 1/2 cup goats milk three to four slices of cooked bacon chopped or soy bacon if you want it to be a vegetarian dish. 12 eggs salt and pepper to taste Beat eggs together in a separate bowl. Then place…
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June is National Fruit and Vegetables Month
Did you know that June is National Fruit & Vegetables Month? I didn’t until recently, and I think June is the perfect time to celebrate fruits and vegetables. Summer yields a delicious variety of fresh produce. Here are some of the fruits and vegetables that are in season now: Fruit: Peaches, Plums, nectarines, cherries, blackberries, strawberries, tomatoes, passion fruit, melon, and apricots. Vegetables: Radishes, beets, cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, corn, garlic, and rhubarb. What a wonderful assortment of fruits and veggies! And with school out, now is the perfect time to get in the kitchen with your kids and cook up some fresh recipes with some of these…
