It wasn't until I was an adult that I developed a real appreciation for Brussels Sprouts. Like many mothers mine tried to force them down my throat by telling me that they were simply baby cabbages, but I knew better. I don't recall ever having cooked one in Culinary School but since getting married I've made them several times for my husband and now it seems that my two year old has even taken a liking to them. This recipe is definitely one of the better ones that I've come across; it really allows the true flavor of the brussels sprouts to come through in a great cold weather side dish. I substituted yellow onions for the shallots and added a little chopped pancetta to the onions while cooking to give the dish even more flavor. These are definitely not your mother's brussels sprouts.

It wasn't until I was an adult that I developed a real appreciation for Brussels Sprouts. Like many mothers mine tried to force them down my throat by telling me that they were simply baby cabbages, but I knew better. I don't recall ever having cooked one in Culinary School but since getting married I've made them several times for my husband and now it seems that my two year old has even taken a liking to them. This recipe is definitely one of the better ones that I've come across; it really allows the true flavor of the brussels sprouts to come through in a great cold weather side dish. I substituted yellow onions for the shallots and added a little chopped pancetta to the onions while cooking to give the dish even more flavor. These are definitely not your mother's brussels sprouts.

Good simple bread recipe. Start with less than the three cups of flour initially though. My dough always seems to be a bit dry if I use a full three cups to begin the kneading process.

Good simple bread recipe. Start with less than the three cups of flour initially though. My dough always seems to be a bit dry if I use a full three cups to begin the kneading process.

This is a simple and quick biscuit. The first time through be aware that the texture of the dough is very flaky and loose, but it does work once you get them into the pan. Nice tang with a bit of a salty note that makes them perfect for almost any meal.

This is a simple and quick biscuit. The first time through be aware that the texture of the dough is very flaky and loose, but it does work once you get them into the pan. Nice tang with a bit of a salty note that makes them perfect for almost any meal.

Sounds like the perfect winter lunch with a green salad.

Sounds like the perfect winter lunch with a green salad.

How many of you have looked in your pantry and found that lone can of pink salmon, not sure where it came from, how long you've had it, or what it was originally intended for? Well in my case there were about four cans! There must have been a big sale on them at some point. Stumbling across the cans of salmon I remembered how much my husband likes Salmon cakes, but I wanted to try a different recipe. This one is quick and simple, and despite the fact that I swapped out the fat-free mayo for full fat, they still came out lighter than the ones I usually make. I know the idea of using canned salmon sounds downright primitive but trust me on this - when you try one it won't even matter. These would also be a great appetizer in bite-size portions.

How many of you have looked in your pantry and found that lone can of pink salmon, not sure where it came from, how long you've had it, or what it was originally intended for? Well in my case there were about four cans! There must have been a big sale on them at some point. Stumbling across the cans of salmon I remembered how much my husband likes Salmon cakes, but I wanted to try a different recipe. This one is quick and simple, and despite the fact that I swapped out the fat-free mayo for full fat, they still came out lighter than the ones I usually make. I know the idea of using canned salmon sounds downright primitive but trust me on this - when you try one it won't even matter. These would also be a great appetizer in bite-size portions.

I never tire of cooking beans. This dish is so quick and easy, preparing it will become second nature. A real treat served alongside your favorite specialty sausage.

I never tire of cooking beans. This dish is so quick and easy, preparing it will become second nature. A real treat served alongside your favorite specialty sausage.