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holiday recipes

Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Pomegranate Seeds

Dec 29, 2013 by pixeljuice

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Looking for a healthy side to go with your holiday meals?  Try my Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Pomegranate Seeds.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Ingredients

2 lbs. Brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved
1/4 cup olive oil
French sea salt
Black pepper
1 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses* (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, or until tender. Transfer sprouts to a mixing bowl and add pecans. Mix well. Pour mixture into serving bowl, top with pomegranate seeds and molasses, if using. Serve warm.

POMEGRANATE MOLASSES

Ingredients

3 cups pomegranate juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

In a small sauce pan, combine all ingredients. Simmer for 80 – 90 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. The liquid will reduce to one cup of molasses. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

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Healthy Holiday Recipes

Nov 12, 2013 by Lauren Stransky

HappyThanksgivingThe holiday season is upon us (just a few more weeks ‘til Santa comes!), and everyone is shifting into high gear to prepare.

Last week, a friend of mine shared a brilliant holiday idea with me, and I had to pass it along.

When it comes to holiday meals, we try to uphold tradition and serve the classics. Honey ham, turkey with stuffing, impressive roasts and cookies baked from heirloom recipes have all graced our tables.

But, my friend said to me, “Tina, I love tradition just as much as anyone else, however, my sisters and I want to ensure that we keep the holidays fresh, serving a new entrée or side dish to our family and friends each year, creating an element of surprise and anticipation.” She continued, “Each year, we pick a new cookbook and build a menu around the recipes we like in the book. Of course, we agree to make a certain number of traditional recipes, but that’s where expectations end and creativity begins!”

This year, I’m honored she chose my new book, The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook, for inspiration. My simple yet delicious recipes are guaranteed to bring satisfaction and delight to even the fussiest guest! My Seared Peppered Beef Tenderloin, Mushrooms and Cranberry Pan Sauce; Honeyed Mashed Yams with Pumpkin Seed, and No-Bake Individual Cheesecake Minis with Raspberry Drizzle are just a few options to consider.

And, if you’re shopping for gifts, The Truly Healthy Family Cookbook will be a much-appreciated present. It never hurts to spoil the ones you love with homemade, nutritious meals!

Here’s to the Holidays!

Tina

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