I have found myself in a vegetable rut.  I can fix some mean green beans and summer squash, but other than that, my veggies are fairly boring.  I am determined to spice things up!  Last week I made some awesome Brussels Sprouts, and this week I am bringing you Bacon and Ranch Roasted Cauliflower.

Every now and then I come up with a good idea.  Let me tell you, this recipe  is one of those ideas!  I mean seriously, who doesn’t like bacon and ranch?

My husband says bacon and ranch roasted cauliflower tastes like  loaded fries.  That’s a good thing!  The first time I made this, he and I ate the whole pan without sharing with the kids.

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I never liked brussels sprouts growing up.   Even now, when I see them swimming in some kind of butter sauce at the local buffet, I pass them up.  No, thank you!

I am determined to eat more veggies.  So when I heard about caramelized Brussels sprouts, my ears perked up.  I mean, I can eat just about anything caramelized.

After googling a few recipes, this is what I came up with: caramelized Brussels sprouts with bacon pieces.  It’s really good.  At first bite, it tastes sweet and smokey.  While there is a mild cabbage after taste, you hardly know you are eating Brussels spouts.  In fact, because the Brussels sprouts are sliced into ribbons, it doesn’t even look like you’re eating Brussels sprouts.

The ultimate recipe test is always whether or not my kids eat it.  I am happy to report, two of my kids ate their sprouts without too much complaining.  In my opinion, that’s a win for Brussels sprouts! (more…)