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Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Roasted Pecans
½ large butternut squash, peeled and cubed1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved or quartered3 T oil of choice (coconut, olive or pecan oil preferred)½ tsp nutmeg, dividedSalt to taste½ cup medium pecan pieces½ T oil of choice (coconut, olive or pecan oil preferred)Honey or real maple syrup½ ... -
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Candied Pecans
Salad ingredients:12 oz shaved brussels sprouts, stems removed1 ½ cups pomegranate arils1 ½ cups Honeycrisp apple, diced1 cup pecans, candied or just toasted¾ cup dried cranberries Vinaigrette:3 T extra virgin olive oil1 ½ T freshly squeezed lemon juice1 ½ T apple cider vinegar2 T dijon mustard1 ... -
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pecans
12 - 15 Washed and dried Brussels Sprouts1-2 slices uncooked baconOlive oil cooking spray½ cup pecan piecesMaple syrup for drizzlingSalt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a baking sheet, put a sheet of parchment paper. Make sure sprouts are dry before starting. Trim ends of Bru... -
Blueberry-Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf
1 cup wild rice (or wild rice blend)2 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth1 small red onion, finely chopped2 tbsp olive oil or butter½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper½ tsp dried thyme (optional)½ cup dried blueberries½ cup chopped toasted pecans2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) Rinse the wild rice.... -
Pasta with a Twist
8 ounces of uncooked rotini pasta 2 cups of cut fresh asparagus 1 cup thinly sliced zucchini or yellow summer squash 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons of butter and pecan oil 1/3 cup of pecan pieces 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or milk 1 tablespoon of lemon zest 1 tablespoon of diced toma... -
Sweet Potato Casserole
Potato mixture: 3 cups of mashed potatoes 1/2 cup of sugar 1/2 cup of milk 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of vanilla 2 eggs Topping: 1/3 cup of melted oleo butter 1 cup of brown sugar 1/3 cup of flour 1 cup of chopped pecans Mix first 6 ingredients well. Put potato mixture in the casserole ... -
Mixed Green Salad with Pecans
Spring mix or your favorite lettuce mix Pecan Halves Blueberries or your favorite berry Any crumbled cheese Balsamic Vinaigrette for dressing Method: Wash lettuce. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Use Balsamic Vinaigrette for dressing. -
Butternut Squash Rissoto
2 to 3 cups of vegetable broth, divided 1 to 2 tablespoons of pecan oil or butter 1/2 cup of pecan pieces 2 tablespoons of minced shallot 12 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped 1 cup of uncooked Arborio rice 1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper 1/2...
