Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts have a poor reputation. Mostly, I think it’s because people have had them poorly prepared.  For instance, if you overcook Brussels sprouts, they’ll begin to release an unpalatable sulfurous smell. So don’t overcook them. Also, many common preparations for Brussels sprouts call for boiling them. That’s a recipe for disaster.

But cooked just right, Brussels sprouts can be quite tasty – sweet, salty, and nutty.

This recipe, if it can even be called a recipe, requires just a few ingredients and a skillet. The result? You get crispy Brussels sprouts that are a rich golden-brown on the outside and tender on the inside. Dusted with a light sprinkling of cheese and you have a little bit of heaven in a pan.

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes, Feta, and Herbs

A great philosopher once said: “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbeque it, boil it, broil it, bake it, sauté it.” Truer words have never been said. 

Whether it be pan fried, deep fried, or stir fried, there are any number of tasty preparations! There's pineapple shrimp, lemon ship, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich.

That’s about it.

This dish highlights what makes shrimp so appealing. The shrimp itself is bathed in a hot broth of tomatoes, feta, and fresh herbs. It emerges slightly buttery, with a hint of sweetness. The smell? Slightly briny, and a smell that is reminiscent of the sea. In a word: heavenly.

The best part? It takes less than 30 minutes!

When you’re ready to eat, be sure to have some crusty bread around. The sauce is so good, you’ll definitely be coming back for more!