Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Easy and delicious.  Paired with a nice steak this makes a great romantic dinner. Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks) 4 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pinches of cayenne pepper 2 pounds fresh asparagus Olive oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Melt the butter in a...

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Basil: Sow and Grow Guide

Basil: Sow and Grow Guide

Basil is one of the most loved herbs all over the world! FOR THE LOVE OF GARDENING There’s a reason basil is so popular-it’s delicious! There are many known species of basil, but Ocimum basilicum, also known as Sweet Basil or Genovese Basil, is the most commonly grown. Basils are enjoyed for their rich, spicy flavor with a trace of mint, clove, and even licorice depending on the cultivar. Basil is also thought to have many...

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Growing Cabbage

Growing Cabbage

PLANTING, GROWING, AND HARVESTING CABBAGE Garden Tips & Tricks Cabbage is a hardy, leafy vegetable full of vitamins. It can be difficult to grow; it only likes cool temperatures and it can be a magnet for some types of garden pests. Here are some tips for growing cabbage in your garden! By planning your growing season and providing diligent care, you may have two successful crops in one year, in both spring and fall. Many...

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11 Health Benefits of Broccoli

11 Health Benefits of Broccoli

Broccoli is a pretty amazing vegetable! 1. Cancer prevention: Broccoli shares cancer fighting and immune boosting properties with other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. Broccoli contains properties that depletes estrogens which usually cause cancer in the body. Research shows that broccoli is extremely suitable for preventing breast and uterus cancer. 2. Cholesterol reduction: Like many whole foods,...

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Benefits of Asparagus

Benefits of Asparagus

10 Reasons Why Asparagus is SO Good for You! Looking for a relatively easy vegetable that is easy to make, but also contains many health benefits? Then Asparagus is the veggie for you! 1. Fights Cancer Asparagus is known to have excellent antioxidant and antitumor properties which help fight off cancer cells. 2. Wound Healing Asparagus helps the body produce collagen which increases the rate at which wounds heal. 4. Regulates Insulin Different...

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ROASTED GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS

ROASTED GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times image courtesy of damndelicious.net This recipe will definitely make you love brussels sprouts.  With the addition of bacon even your pickiest eaters will dig into these! YIELD: 6 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: • 1 tablespoon honey • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided • 2 pounds brussels sprouts, halved • 1 tablespoon...

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