So up until a few years ago, I was not a fan of brussel sprouts…not surprising, I’m generally not the kind of person who prioritizes her veggies, especially when there are carbs on my plate, but I’m slowly changing that. Anyways, brussels sprouts weren’t really a thing I enjoyed eating until I added some extra ingredients that made it a dish I couldn’t resist anymore. Introducing the brussel sprouts and pancetta aka bacon!…
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A Healthier Twist on Sweet Potato Casserole
I’m always trying to find a way to make the foods I love, healthy but flavourful. The hardest time to do it though, it during any major holiday. I mean people get really attached to their favourite holiday comfort foods…like really attached…people like me…So I knew that if I was going to change the way I made sweet potato casserole, I had to make it good. I’m proud to say I found a way!! I cut out the refined sugars, minus the marshmallows. Common now, I couldn’t cut out the marshmallows, but I cut out the rest of the sugars which are usually added. …
Roasted Parmesan Garlic Carrots
Honesty time, I’m not a fan of raw carrots, especially plain raw carrots. Disgusting. I used to cover them in some sort of dip or I fed them to my dog, Lady. But now that I’m a mama, I can’t really do that anymore….or at least I’m more aware that I shouldn’t do that with a set of little eyes watching me. I want her to eat her carrots so I’ve had to come up with ways to make mine a heck of a lot tastier, ergo roasted parmesan garlic carrots. …