Spice up your life (and your veggies!)

Do you find yourself in a veggie rut - preparing vegetables the same way - over and over again?

A great way to liven up your taste buds is to incorporate spices, fresh herbs, and a splash of tangy balsamic vinegar.

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Here are some of our favorite combinations:

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Cinnamon - For a taste of Thanksgiving year round - sprinkle on sweet potato wedges and roast.

Curry powder - Livens up bland roasted cauliflower or almost any roasted vegetable.

Red pepper flakes - Great in sauteed greens (kale, chard, or spinach) with garlic and a touch of lemon.

Rosemary, Oregano, or Marjoram - Ups the ante on roasted carrots, parsnips, or cauliflower.

Balsamic Vinegar + Red onion - Adds a punch to roasted asparagus.
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Or to make ANYONE a lover of Brussels Sprouts, combine two tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar with one tablespoon of good quality maple syrup - toss sprouts in the vinegar and maple syrup mixture, season with salt and pepper and roast at 400 degrees for 35 - 45 mins until brown and crispy.  For an added punch, you can also top roasted Brussel Sprouts with chopped, cooked bacon!