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Black Friday Brussels Sprouts

I probably would never run into many of you on Black Friday. While you're filling your carts at Toys R Us, Walmart, Best Buy, and Macy's…I rise early, head straight to Costco, and score one of their free cookbooks they give out each year on this day. (Then I devote a good chunk of the day to working off dinner from the day before! Ha!)

I'm such a fan of these Costco cookbooks, as they are filled with beautiful photography and innovative ways to use old favorites. If you lost out, you can find these cookbooks online on the Costco website.

Here's a great twist on Brussels sprouts to give you an idea of what you'll find in these fabulous publications!

Oh! As for the holiday shopping? You will find me this year at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market First Annual Phoestivus Market. It's important for me to, as much as possible, support local farms, craftsmen, and businesses. I'd love it if you joined me for some fabulous one-of-a-kind gift shopping.

Superhero Brussels Bites (from Smart Cooking the Costco Way)

2 cups quartered Brussels sprouts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped or minced red onion
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Place Brussels sprouts in a roasting pan. Add 2 tablespoons oil and salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat. Roast for about 15 minutes, or until tender, turning occasionally. Remover from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine sprouts, onion, sunflower kernels, raisins, and cheese.

In a separate bowl, combine remining olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.

Add the dressing to the sprouts mixture and toss to coat. Serve hot or cold. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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