for Thursday dinner this week we are diving deep into cruciferous vegetables. I felt that was appropriate given that this is during our 7-day weight loss challenge. Cruciferous vegetables are Sulfur containing and they get their name from the Latin word cruciferae, which means “cross bearing,” because the plants have flowers with four petals that look like a cross. Cruciferous vegetables are rich in supercharged anti-cancer and anti-inflammation compounds. When eaten regularly, they are linked with lower rates of many chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease. Here is the list of ingredients you will need for this week : You don't have to get the full amounts of items listed here unless you want to make the full recipes. Here is the link : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86075050653?pwd=tymxXHAabMmbbRLzsAT9ofVC0CtfBE.1 Veggies required : 1 lb. jumbo asparagus 1 small green or red cabbage 1 large or 2 medium zucchini 1 lb. Brussels sprouts 1 lb. broccoli crowns 1 bunch Lacinato (Dinosaur) Kale or curly green kale or red kale 1 orange 1 lemon 1 medium red onion 4-6 cloves peeled garlic 1 bunch flat leaf parsley Other items required : coarse salt or kosher salt olive oil (2 cup/16 oz.) white wine vinegar (4 oz.) balsamic vinegar (4 oz.) apple cider vinegar (4 oz.) 4 oz. dried apricots 3 oz. currants or raisins 3 oz. pistachios 3 oz. almonds (whole or sliced) 3 oz. pecans 4 TBS chopped crispy bacon 2 tsp Everything Bagel seasoning 2 TBS Mayonnaise (preferably avocado oil but use what you have)

New Thursday dinner video just uploaded. Check out the great sauces from this week! Also note there is no Thursday dinner this week coming up. I have a family obligation but we are back the following week.

You can find the recipes there. And you will need 1-3 proteins for this class and/or some rainbow/baby carrots.