I'll admit it, long ago even I cringed at the thought of Brussels sprouts. As a child, the few times I had them they were the grey, formerly frozen variety that smell unpleasant thus seeming to taste even worse. But at some point, I actually tasted good sprouts with the nutty rich flavor that they can have when fresh and roasted. That's when I realized that they are really a ...
thanksgiving
Pumpkin Pomegranate Parfaits
Holidays can be challenging when it comes to eating healthy, especially when you consider dessert. Pumpkin pie for example seems healthy -- it's made from a vegetable, right? However, with that flaky crust and rich pumpkin filling, even this "healthy" choice has 260 calories and 11 grams of fat (for a small 1/6 of a frozen pie, 4.4oz). Add to that a little whipped topping (25 ...
