At the moment we are 8 bloggers (and more) participating in this challenge:
Joyce @ It's Your Life Lydia @ Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen
Maureen @ It's All Connected
Melinda @ Auntie Em's Guide
Courtney @ The Crunchy Deliquent
Kristina @ Mother's Niche
Taylor @ Mama has Pink Hair
and me...Mary @ Mary's Kitchen and Back to the Basics
I switched it up a bit this morning. I drank Basil Water (not lemonade this time) before I had my coffee. I also drank only 1 cup of coffee...Mostly because I was running late to get to work. Breakfast of course was Oatmeal!
Lunch on the other had was AMAZING!!! I'm eating meat again in moderation. I was inspired by Michelle at The Purple Pumkin. She shared this amazing Brussels Sprout Gratin. I made my usual tweaks and we LOVED it!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
Ingredients:
3 pounds washed Brussels Sprouts, ends removed and halved
8 ounces Bacon, cooked but not crispy
small handful of fresh garlic, chopped1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1/4 cup mayo
1/2 cup greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1/2 cup water (or milk)
salt and pepper
Directions:
Mix the mayo, greek yogurt, water and spices in a bowl.
Add in brussels sprouts, cooked bacon, garlic and mix thoroughly. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and place in a large casserole pan.
Bake at 400 for approx 30 minutes.
I served the Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Bacon with Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower...Recipe coming tomorrow!
Overall I enjoyed Our Real Food Challenge. I cheated one meal on Day #6 but got back into the challenge for the next meal. I would like to extend an invitation for YOU to join the next challenge.
There are 2 opportunities: August 18th 2013 will be the first day of Our 7-Day Real Food Challenge #2
AND
Joyce and I are planning another Real Food opportunity VERY soon.
Send an email to mari_backtonature@yahoo.com
for details on the next 2 opportunities or to sign up.
Thanks for checking out Our Real Food Challenge!
YUM! I never cook brussel sprouts, but I love to eat them! I can't wait to try this recipe! :)
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www.stringtownhome.net
oooooooooooo yes BS are won-der-ful IF YOU HATE THEM: CUT IN HALF AND SAUTE IN SKILLET WITH A LITTLE BUTTER AND......BROWN SUGAR! lET THE CUT SIDE BROWN A BIT SOOOOOO YUMMY
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to eat brussels sprouts!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up this wonderful post to the "Tuesdays With A Twist" blog hop!
ReplyDeleteAngie
godsgrowinggarden.com
PS - I feel strange leaving this comment since you are the host of the hop - hahahaha
Yum, looks delicious! Thank you for linking up to Wonderful Food Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteReal Food Challenges are a great way to learn that changing to a Real Food diet is really not that difficult. It takes practice and a few strategies, but it is possible even with a busy schedule. My goal is to eat real about 80% of the time. I think I'm closer to 95%. I applaud you for creating this challenge. I would love if you would share this with my readers at our Get Fit Friday Blog Hop. http://www.jugglingrealfoodandreallife.com
ReplyDeleteI will definitely make this for my family. I have tried altering all of my recipes to include greek yogurt and this one already has it! We are "realfodies" too! Thanks for sharing at the Friday Follow Along!
ReplyDeleteI haven't cooked brussel sprouts in a while. 'Sounds delicious! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
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