brussels sprout

Pan-Roasted Sprouts with Caramelized Onions & Pecans

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There are two camps of people: those who like Brussels sprouts and those who do not. I’ve always liked them. Well maybe I shouldn’t say always. I never really had them growing up. We were more cabbage eaters, being Irish and all. But I find that many who don’t like them as adults were traumatized [...]

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Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts

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This group of vegetables contain flowers that have four petals, resembling a crucifix, hence the name. They are delicious and wondrously nutritious. High in vitamin C, vitamin A and antioxidants, cruciferous vegetables play a role in cancer prevention (particularly GI-related cancers). They’re so powerful that recently MDs have noted their involvement in drug interactions. In [...]

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