Broccoli & Brussel sprouts in Honey Mustard Sauce

You know sometimes you feel like eating something that's good for you? Yeah, I know it's odd, but it happens more and more these days. Brussel Sprouts are good for the liver, they can help lower you triglyceride levels and they are a good source of fiber. Broccoli is just tasty! Why fight it?

Sometimes veggies are great with just some butter and salt & pepper, but other times a body just wants something a little spicy, and this sort of fits the bill. I give it a little more bite than some might like, but if you like to feel some heat, this is great. I like it as a little meal all by itself, but if you wanted to use this as a side dish to go with some pork chops, I think it would do nicely. The sauce would nicely compliment a grilled piece of pork, similar to a Carolina style mustard based barbecue sauce.

Ingredients:

1 cup Brussel sprouts, cut in half
2 cups Broccoli Florets stems cut to 1/2 inch
1/3 cup Mayo
1 Tbsp. Honey
1 Tbsp. brown mustard
1 Tbsp. Yellow mustard
1 tsp. dry mustard

Directions:

Put Sprouts and florets in microwave safe bowl and cover, nuke on high for 2-3 minutes.

In small mixing bowl mix mayo, honey and mustards until mixture smooth and well mixed.

Check veggies, and test for done-ness. Nuke for 1 to 2 more minutes as necessary.

Remove veggies from microwave and immediately pour mustard sauce over hot veggies. Mix well and serve.

EAT IT!!!

After thoughts:

For a shorts cut, you can use prepared hot mustard, and omit the dry mustard.

This sauce is also good on green beans or cauliflower.

May also be a good side for some grilled fish.

Easy Broccoli Omelet

Eggs are good for you. Did you know that they help grow hair? As long as you have healthy follicles eggs are beneficial to your hairline. Green veggies are just plain good for you, the vitamins and fiber make you feel better and you never know when your gonna need that extra energy they provide too! LOL

This is one of those little recipes that I decided is probably good, and then I made it and, geeze, It was good! I love to make it and it is really simple. Nearly impossible to screw up, for anyone who has any experience with a stove and frying pan! I like to use frozen broccoli to start with because it has been blanched before it was frozen, and by the time it is heated all the way through it is tender and edible. If you use fresh broccoli, you should nuke it for a minute or two to get it started.

Ingredients:


1/2 cup Broccoli Flourets, Most of the stem should be removed
1 small onion, chopped
2 extra large eggs
1 Tbsp Olive oil

Directions:

In medium frying pan heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions and saute until softened.

in bowl scramble eggs and set near the stove.

Add Broccoli to the pan and stir fry until softened.

Pour eggs over broccoli and allow to cook unto the edges are firm.

Flip over with large turner and cook for another minute until eggs are firmed up.

Slide onto plate and ...


EAT IT!!

After Thoughts:

You can garnish with some sliced cheddar for a little extra tang and some calcium.

I like to pour a little salsa on it now and then for some zip.

If you would like some meat flavor it's Really good with some diced pepperoni through in with the broccoli. then just finish as before.

Instant Soup (Spicy Veggie)

OK, not really "instant", but it only takes a few minutes and it comes out pretty good. One thing you will find is that it helps to have some basics in your fridge and cupboard. Basics mean at least a small, but stocked, spice rack, flour, sugar, milk, eggs, canned tomatoes, some frozen meat (if you like meat, vegans can modify if they choose) Various frozen and canned veggies, and and either bullion, or canned stock. Also Peanut Butter. It's one of those great useful things that goes well with loads of tastes. Storage containers are also a must, because when you make one person meals, it is rare that you will have to use the entire contents of most packaged foods.

This soup is great in a pinch and it only takes as long as it takes to nuke the veggies to your desired cooked-ness. Some people like 'em a little crunchy, some like 'em mushy, I like firm but just a little past the crunchy phase. Secondly I like things a little spicy, you have the option, you can make it spicier, or tame it out. I don't judge, but I might tease you if I find out!! LOL To the soup!

Ingredients:

1 cup Frozen Mixed veggies ( your choice, but for this one I like the Southwest mix)
1/4 cup beef stock
1cup spicy tomato/vegetable juice
1/2 tsp Tabasco
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
pinch basil
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and cover, nuke for 2 minutes. stir contents and nuke for another 2 minutes. Allow to sit for 2 minutes covered. Remove from nuker and test your veggies, if you want them softer, cook some more, if you are happy...

EAT IT!!


After thoughts:

If you have some cooked macaroni to toss in it's a nice addition.

I like to put some croutons on top with a little Parmesan cheese

It would also go good with a nice cheese sammich.

Ramen & Cheese

Quick an easy baby! One thing you may notice after a while is that I LOVE Cheese. I put it on tons of stuff, but you don't have to if you don't want to. It's not required. I think perhaps I make up for some of the people in my family who don't like cheese. ( what's that all about?) So here goes, one of my favorites and a great standby for those days when nothing else seems to be appealing.

Ingredients:

1 Pkg Ramen Noodles ( chicken flavor recommended)
3 Slices American cheese ( velveeta slices are best, but any sliced cheese will do)
2 cups water


Directions:

Boil the water... D'oh!! toss in the noodles (without the flavor packet)and cook to your desired consistency. I like them a little firm, so they don't fall apart on the fork.

While the noodles are cooking unwrap your cheese slices and put 1 in the bottom of the bowl. Set the other 2 near your work place because you want to use the heat from the noodles to melt the cheese. (That's the key to the speed here. )

When the noodles are ready, drain off most of the water, keep enough to cover that slice of cheese in the bowl. (probably 2 tablespoons) Now dump the noodles into the bowl, and add a slice of cheese in the middle and on top of the noodles.

Open the flavor packet that came with the noodles and sprinkle a little of the powder on top of your cheese/noodle pile. Now stir the noodles to spread the cheese evenly.

EAT IT!!

After thoughts...

You could use cheez whiz in a pinch, and it would probably work pretty good.

I like to eat this with a glass of orange juice and a couple of crackers w/ peanut butter.