BIZZY BAKES

I should call this, "My Love Affair with Brussels Sprouts," but that would be unfair to bok choy and spinach.  Spinach is the best in my opinion.  I have made three recipes with a bit of sweet added to the vegetable it makes a major difference. Brussels Sprouts in Onion Honey Sauc e Ingredients: 12- 15 brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large white onion, quartered and sliced thin 1/4 cup vegetable broth 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard  1  1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar, start with 3 then add more if desired salt and pepper Method: Boil brussels sprouts for 7 - 10 minutes or until tender. In large skillet, heat olive oil and saute onions for 7-9 minutes.  Add garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. Stir intermittently.    Add the broth, raise the heat to high and cook for approximately 4 minutes until the liquid is reduced by 1/2. Add the mustard, honey, vinegar,and pe...

This is for Muffin Monday as well as CEiMB. I appreciate that  Ellie really does lighten up her recipes and I have not found the food lacking in flavor.  With Paula Deen and Ina Garten and other chefs who stress the butter, it is refreshing to find a recipe like this and in fact, a book of comfort food, all on the healthier side. This was actually, a quick bread but we find, it is much easier to eat a muffin.  As a result, I tend to make fewer breads and more muffins.  I made this for CEiMB, a group who cooks and bakes the wonderful recipes from Ellie Krieger.  Please, feel free to join us and link up, any Ellie recipe here . Zucchini-Walnut Muffins - Ellie Krieger - Comfort Food Fix (adapted) 1 1/2 cups gluten-free brown rice flour Mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2teaspoon nutmeg 1/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1 small zucchini (6 oz), coarsely grated (about 1 1/4 cup) 1/3 cup chopped w...