Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts

30 Jan

G’day folks. How was your weekend? I spent mine running in the gorgeous Denver sunshine, doing a demo for Justin’s, watching the final matches of tennis (woohoo Azarenka!) and saw The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Absolutely incredibly movie, I swear the three hours flew right by! I love movies where I’m somewhat confused at least 50% of the time.

Today I bring to you yet another recipe from Thrive Foods. It hasn’t let me down yet.

Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts

I changed it only slightly…started by roasting it with thyme, S&P

Then I added the sauce.

Say hello to my new go-to salad dressing

Apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard

I’ve seen these ingredients in a bunch of homemade salad recipes before. I’m completely hooked now, so many great flavors co-mingling.

Roasted again

The apple cider vinegar really soaked into the sprouts.

Deliciousness.

x

Casey

Fun with Kale Chips

27 Jan

Whenever I’m unfamiliar with a method of cooking or an ingredient I always use a recipe until I’m comfortable enough to start messing around with it.

I broke in my dehydrator with a Sour Cream and Onion Kale Chip recipe from Thrive Foods (this is my latest go-to recipe book and everything so far is fab-u-lous)

I couldn’t believe how easy this was and why I have not done this sooner. Especially because it’s so cheap compared to the pricy kale chips in store.

I immediately whipped up two variations the next day.

Basically there is a nut base (either sunflower seeds or cashews) and then a bunch of spices among other things.

This one was nooch flavored.

  • ½ c sunflower and cashews
  • 1/3 c water
  • 1/3 c nooch
  • ½ t salt
  • ½ t pepper

I think this was my favorite….or maybe the sour cream and onion. Ah they’re all amahzing.

Curry Flavored

  • ½ c sunflower and cashews
  • 1/3 c water
  • 1/3 c nooch
  • ½ t salt
  • ½ t pepper
  • 1 T curry powder

Sour Cream and Onion

The onion powder was an excellent addition

One of the thing I love about making these is that I can put them in that night, flip the on switch, and they’re ready for me in the morning. Or vice versa.

My next mission is to come up with a bunch more variations! I’m thinking old bay will be next. And also a lot more fun with the dehydrator.

Question: Any flavor suggestions while I’m at it?

x

Casey

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Hot Soggy Weetbix

25 Jan

For some reason American Weetbix is just not the same as Australia Weetbix. First, it’s kind of rounded. Also it’s not as dense.

But hey, I’m happy to have some version of it in the states. I’ll take what I can get. :)

This one aint pretty, but it warmed my soul after my cold walk back from spin class.

After one long night out in Melbourne and a quick visit to the late meals room, I learned what can be better than soggy Weetbix in milk. HOT soggy Weetbix in milk.

Start off the normal was and add some milk to the weetbix. I was just having a little snack but if you’re looking for something more filling up it to two weetbix at the least.

With an appearance by Almond Breeze’s new Almond Coconut milk

(For the record: I was unimpressed by this milk on its own. Definitely sticking with Whole Foods brand unsweetened almond milk!)

Put it in the microwave until it just begins to bubble.

Then add any jam, syrup, or sweetener you’d like if any.

Jam of choice was Crofter’s Asia Flavor

x

Casey

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