K is for Kielbasa

Fresh Kielbasa, Onions, Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts parboiled on the stove top before being transferred to a sheet pan and roasted to perfection for a simple rustic dinner that your family will love.

K is for Kielbasa.......

On the First Day of Christmas, My True Love is giving me......

Crispy Brussels Sprouts in a Balsamic Vinegar Glaze air fry in only 20 minutes, for a delicious, nutritious side dish to whatever you are serving.

Brusssels Slaw #FarmersMarketWeek

Fresh Brussels Sprouts are shredded and tossed with dried cherries and almond slices before being dressed in a sweet and sour vinaigrette.

We are celebrating all the fresh bounty available at your Farmer's Market this week......

Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Almonds and Manchego Cheese #HolidaySideDishes

These Brussels Sprouts get a wonderful smoky flavor and crunch from the almonds, some brightness from the vinegar, and decadence from the cheese.  It is the perfect Holiday Side Dish.

We are sharing Holiday Side Dishes this week.......

Brussels and Bowties #FarmersMarketWeek

Bowtie pasta tossed with fresh herbs and sauteed brussels sprouts is a perfect, seasonal Meatless Monday meal.  

We are celebrating Farmer's Markets with the Festive Foodies all week long......

Garlic Roasted Salmon with Brussels Sprouts #SundayFunday

This scrumptious, savory,  one pan dinner of Garlic Roasted Salmon with Brussels Sprouts is ready in less than an hour and clean up is minimal.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Garlicky recipes today......

Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Salad #CooktheBooks

This scrumptious salad that starts with roasted squash and brussels sprouts topped with a jalapeno vinaigrette is adapted from a recipe created by Aaron Sanchez and shared in his memoir: Where I Come From: Lessons from a Latino Chef.

Are you an Aaron Sanchez fan? .....

Crispy Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Seared Scallops #FishFridayFoodies

This elegant dish is perfect as a starter for your holiday meal or even as the meal itself if you serve full size portions.  Crisp bacon, sauteed with shredded brussels sprouts until tender and then topped with lovely seared scallops.

We are serving up Fish for Thanksgiving this month with our Fish Friday Foodies Group......

Sauteed Ribbons of Brussels Sprouts #OurFamilyTable

This quick and easy side dish is a wonderful, nutritious addition to your menus in the coming New Year.

We're sharing Healthier Recipes for the New Year with our From the Dinner Table Group........

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apples and Onions #HolidaySideDishes #WorldVeganDay

This wonderful side dish couldn't be easier and you will be thrilled with the great results.  Earthy Brussels Sprouts tossed with Sweet Onion and Apples, then roasted until tender and browned.

Today is not only the final day we are sharing Holiday Sides but it is also World Vegan Day.........

Brussels Sprouts Slaw #KitchenMatrixCookingProject

Fresh, delicious Brussels Sprouts, shredded and tossed with a light dressing and crunch peanuts makes the perfect Fall salad.

Join us as we check out all the different Brussels Sprouts recipes available in The Kitchen Matrix Cookbook by Mark Bittman......

Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw #FoodnFlix

Our FoodnFlix selection this month was the teen comedy "Clueless", chosen by our illustrious leader, Heather, of All Roads Lead to the Kitchen.  Here is her invitation post.

This movie is supposed to be a modern day take on the novel "Emma" by Jane Austen.  I have never read the novel so I had no idea what to expect with this movie. 

Clueless stars Alicia Silverstone as Cher and Stacy Dash as Cher's best friend, Dionne.  Cher remarks that they were both named after singers who now are famous for doing infomercials. 

It is a story about teenage angst that occurs even when your parents are very wealthy and you are able to attend the best schools and own all the teenage "must haves".  The students still suffer tragedy, Cher's mother is not living and her father is too busy making money to give Cher anything other than material goods.

They still separate into cliques.  You have the jocks, the nerds, the stoners and the mean girls.  But as with all people, there is more to a person than meets the eye.

Cher is not just a spoiled rich bitch.  She has a huge heart.  She worries about her friends.  She takes the "new kid" on as her own personal project to help her fit in at their school.  She tries to take care of her father, coaxing him to eat properly, take time for himself and get some rest.

Cher prides herself on being a master matchmaker and Dionne is her willing assistant. 

There is quite a bit of food in the movie, predominantly salads of all sorts. I decided to share with you today a Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad that will be perfect for your Holiday table.  I served this at Thanksgiving and it was a hit with my family.  If your family are lovers of these "little cabbages" they will be a hit at your house too.

The Brussels Sprouts are shredded and then tossed into a warm sweet and sour bacon dressing just until coated and wilted.  It is a great take on sweet and sour cabbage.  

This recipe, as with many of my recipes, comes from Cuisine at Home.  I made this recipe nearly as written.

Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Very slightly adapted from Cuisine at Home, Issue #108

1 1/2 lbs. Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and shredded (I used shredder on my food processor)

1 pkg. thick sliced bacon, diced

1 lg. shallot, diced

1/4 c. apple cider vinegar

1 T. brown sugar

1 T. whole grain mustard

salt and pepper to taste

Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.  Remove to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.  Drain pan reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings.

Add the shallots to the drippings and cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes.  Stir in the vinegar, scraping up an browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.  Whisk in the sugar and mustard.  Season with salt and pepper.  Return the bacon to the pan along with the shredded Brussels Sprouts.  Toss until wilted, about 2 minutes.  Serve immediately.  Print Recipe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries #Cranberry Week

Welcome to #CranberryWeek, hosted by Caroline of  Caroline's Cooking and Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures. We are sharing cranberry-inspired creations all week long in celebration of National Cranberry Day.

Did you even know that National Cranberry Day was a thing??  There are National holidays for nearly everything you can imagine, including tart, delicious cranberries.  I am a huge cranberry fan using them in desserts like this Cranberry Cocoa Tart, for breakfast as in these Banana Cranberry Muffins and in dinners.  Try this amazing one pot Braised Chicken with Cranberries.

So, needless to say, I was very excited when Caroline and Christie invited me to join in the fun this week.  I am sharing a new recipe with you each day that you can combine to make one huge cranberry feast or that you can spread out over the holidays to impress your family and guests.

This easy peasy and delicious vegetable dish is the perfect accompaniment for your holiday dinner. Roasting tones down the brussels sprouts and sweetens up the cranberries making them the perfect pairing.

What could be easier than tossing them with some good olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper and placing them in the oven along with whatever protein you are serving?  Easily adaptable, whether you are feeding 2 or 22. These "little cabbages" as my kids used to call them are sure to please whoever is sitting at your table.

Don't forget to scroll down after my recipe to see the other amazing Cranberry Creations!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries

Brussels Sprouts, allow 5-6 per person, halved if large so all pieces are uniform

Cranberries, an equal amount to brussels sprouts

Good Olive Oil

Sea Salt

Freshly Ground Pepper

Place brussels sprouts and cranberries in an appropriately sized baking dish so that they are able to lay flat without crowding.  Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast in a preheated 400* oven for 20-30 minutes, until brussels sprouts are starting to brown and caramelize and the cranberries soften and start to burst.  

You can roast at lower temperature if you have other items roasting in your oven, just simply adjust the cooking time.

Search #CranberryWeek to keep up to date and follow the #CranberryWeek Pinterest board for more cranberry inspiration. But first, see all the other cranberry recipes being shared today:

• Cranberry-Apple Sauce from The Chef Next Door
• Cranberry Cornbread from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Cranberry Maple Delicata Squash Galette from Caroline’s Cooking
• Cranberry Orange Baked Brie from Books n' Cooks
• Cranberry Palmiers from The Bitter Side of Sweet
• Cranberry Rosemary Cornbread from Life Currents
• Cranberry Snack Cake from Cooking With Carlee
• Cranberry Upside Down Cake from Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Noreaster from Family Around The Table
• Pork Shashlyk and Tkemali from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Roasted Shallot Cranberry Chutney from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Slow Cooker Cranberry Brisket from Palatable Pastime
• Stuffed Endive with Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Cranberries from Full Belly Sisters
• Upsidedown Cranberry Cake from Hostess At Heart