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Caesar Brussel Sprouts

This is a Salad that is so popular in my family that I never get to have any of the leftovers. If my aunt is around, she will take all the leftovers of this salad with her.  I am actually making this tomorrow, with teenagers home and everyone in and out of the house, I love having this as a go-to snack.  Watch out its addictive.  #junkfoodkids on Instagram when you make a junkfoodkids recipe and get featured in the weekly recipe roundup. Makes 6 servings Carbs  11.3g   Protein  8.3g 1 lb. fresh Brussel sprouts shaved Dressing 1 garlic clove grated 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup grated parmesan and asiago blend cheese 2 tbsp white champagne vinegar 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1tsp lemon juice 1 tsp coconut sugar 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper Nuts 1 cup pecans 1 tbsp Irish butter 1/2 cayenne pepper Directions Place bru...

Grilled Spicy Gazpacho

I am not a huge fan of chilled soups, over the years I have come across some gazpachos that have wowed me.  One thing I love is a roasted salsa, and so I really thought a grilled gazpacho would have the same smoky effect.  I love this it's really spicy maybe because my tomato juice had siracha.  I Like to serve these as shooters, garnished with some micro greens a veggie that is on hand and I love a blackened shrimp. Makes 7 cups (per cup) Carbs  18.7g     Protein  2.3g Ingredients 2 red peppers cored and deseeded 1 yellow pepper cored and deseeded 1 orange pepper cored and deseeded 1 large yellow onion 4 large garlic cloves 2 zucchini 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 1/2 cups spicy tomato juice 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp tomato paste salt and pepper to taste nonstick spray Directions Set your peppers so the side.  Peel, trim and quarter onion. Place with peppers.  Leave the ga...