Roasted Brussels Sprouts

I really did not care for brussels sprouts until I tried this recipe. It makes the house smell delicious and tastes great. A good friend of mine made them at a dinner party, and I cannot get enough!

Ingredients:
1 lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 T olive oil
1 T honey
1 to 2 t Sriracha sauce
1 T lemon juice
1/2 t grated ginger
salt & pepper

Directions:
preheat oven to 450 degrees.
peel and grate fresh ginger.
in a medium bowl, combine olive oil, honey, Sriracha, lemon guice, ginger, salt & pepper.
add brussels sprouts to bowl and mix.
place brussels sprouts on lightly greased or aluminum-foil lined baking tray.
cook for 20 minutes or until they begin to turn golden brown, turning brussels sprouts over after 10 minutes.

tips & extras

Measurements - I don't really measure this, so these are approximate amounts. Just combine everything in a bowl based on your taste preference. Quick pour of olive oil, splash of sriracha, squeeze of honey, juice of half a lemon, a bit of ginger, s & p to taste. Adjust based on taste preference and quantity.

Cooking time - Don't undercook the brussels sprouts. They are best when browned. 

Sriracha - Adjusted for taste preference. If you like heat, double or even triple the Sriracha. 

Ginger - If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use a bit of dried or just leave it out completely. I don't think dried ginger is that great of a substitute for fresh. 

Amy's Famous Salad

My high school girlfriends get together every month for a potluck dinner. My friend Amy is famous for this salad. It is so simple but colorful and delicious. 

Ingredients:
lettuce (romaine or mixed greens)
red onion, sliced
cherry tomatoes, halved
avocado, diced
sliced red and yellow peppers
2 parts EVOO
1 part vinegar
salt

Directions:
cut all of the vegetables and place into large salad bowl.
mix olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a separate bowl.
combine and serve.

tips & extras

ingredients - You can use any vegetables you have laying around. Cucumbers are great, so are regular tomatoes.

dressing - If you have mr. dash, use that instead of salt. you can use any vinegar you have around the house. I prefer red or balsamic, but white also works with this simple dressing recipe.

serving size - There are no measurements because you can make this salad as big or small as you like. The trick is to add plenty of colorful veggies and mix the dressing with 2 parts oil and 1 part vinegar. If you aren't sure where to start, go with 1/4 C olive oil & 1/8 C vinegar.