So this is my new favorite meal. I mean, before Christmas, I think I ate it for every single meal in a day for at least a week straight. It’s not really a recipe, more like a bunch of sh*t thrown in a pan to create a harmonious love child of food. That’s at least how I see it. Really it’s just me obsessing over bacon and brussel sprouts, which should ALWAYS go together.
Guess what I’m doing. Buying a bikini already. Yep, I’m officially ready for summer. Colorado has been way too cold lately. And do not tell me to stop complaining because I have it easy in Colorado. I know I do. That’s why I live here. BUT Colorado usually gets really cold for a week, then is back to the 50’s and slightly warm. But no no no, Colorado has pretty much stayed under 30 degrees since Christmas. Too long. I’ve been trying to run on a regular basis (yes it’s embarrassing. i’m so awkward) but my feet go numb throughout my whole run. That could be due to the fact that I have some sort of pinched nerve in my ass, but I’m blaming it on the cold weather.
Wait, back to my point. I’ve been looking at some good ol’ swimsuits on Victoria’s Secret and I want to buy quite a few. Damn those models making every swim suit look good. It’s so annoying when you find the most adorable swim suit on there and then get it for yourself, try it on, and then are blasted in the face with disappointment. Blasted. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I would never want to be that thin. I got pretty thin at one point and looked incredibly malnourished. BUT I would appreciate a swim suit to look good on me. And I haven’t quite found one yet. I feel like an awkward turtle in all of them. Similar to my running style. Awkward turtle all the way around.
Speaking of running and weird things, I wanted to share some of my favorite music I’ve been running to since a reader asked me yesterday. I have found out reeeeeeeeal quick that running without music is awful. So I proceeded onto add music to Sergio’s playlist since I’m poor and can’t afford $9.oo a month to add it. Ok, I can afford it. But don’t really want to. Sergio is over it though, and regrets giving me his password. So he said once he is back from Afghanistan, I have to get my own. Damnit. There goes a savings account I could have had. Thanks Sergio, thanks.
Wow. I’m a b*tch. And a moocher. Obviously.
Playlist time!
- Hall of Fame – The Script feat. Will.i.am
- Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
- Can’t Stop Me – Afrojack
- Feel this Moment – Pitbull feat Christina Aguilera
- Locked out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
- Glass Danse – The Faint
- She Wolf – David Guetta
- Safe and Sound – Capital Cities
- Bottoms Up – KeKe Palmer
- Drinking from the Bottle – Calvin Harris
That’s all I got. These are the songs that are keeping me from crying while running. And I’m about to go run after JUST eating this meal. I’m about to burp brussel sprouts the whole time. Wonderful.
My New Go-To Meal
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup brussel sprouts, cut into fourths
- 1 Applegate Chicken Apple Sausage, sliced
- 1 piece of bacon, cut in half
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 tablespoons Tessamae’s Zesty Ranch
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add 4 tablespoons of zesty ranch to the pan along with the minced garlic clove. Then toss in your brussel sprouts.
- Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the brussel sprouts and let them sit for a couple minutes until they begin to burn just a bit.
- Use a spoon or a flip of your wrist to turn the brussel sprouts over to cook on the other side.
- Once the brussel sprouts have been flipped, add in a tablespoon of water and cover the pan with a lid. Keep an eye on them, being sure to move them around once more so the little guys don’t stick to the pan.
- While the brussel sprouts finish cooking, add a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add your piece of bacon that has been cut in half to the pan. As soon as the fat begins to render out into the pan, add the sliced chicken sausage.
- Once your bacon is ready to flip, flip the bacon along with the sausage to cook on opposite side.
- When your brussel sprouts are soft enough to stick a fork through, remove from heat, salt and pepper once more, then place in bowl.
- Top with your cooked bacon and sausage.
- Done and done.
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Oh, and when I first started running.. My feet did the same thing, I thought I was a weirdo. Turns out my laces were too darn tight! And, my feet weren’t used to the constant impact. Now, I run miles with no issue… Hang in there you will be a great runner, you’re already awesome at crossfit, blogging, and cooking! It will just be one more thing to add to your resume 😉
I like the cut of your jib. I’m going to try some of these recipes.
This is really really amazingly good 🙂
I have a great tip for the zesty dressing part of this recipe (if you are lactose tolerant)! My grocery didn’t have the fancy Tessamae brand so I shopped around for an alternative. Fail! Every dressing, all forms and brands, was either filled with chemicals or vegetable/canola oil. No thank you! I love greek yogurt – it’s not perfect, but at least I can pronounce all 3 to 4 ingredients (milk, cream, etc.) I got to thinking a spice blend might work. Sure enough, I took a chance on an “all purpose” organic spice blend for $6 (it contains several spices,) and added it – to taste – to some full fat greek yogurt that I watered down slightly to make a dressing-consistency. I also added salt to taste and bam! I feel like it was pretty ranchy tasting sans all the chemical flavors ala Hidden Valley Ranch. You could probably dress it up even more with lemon juice or paprika. Making a whole batch tomorrow – can’t wait to try it on this recipe!
I really enjoy your blog and recipes! I had no idea you were from Colorado. I am too, and no we haven’t had a horrible winter, but i want sunny skies and it to be at least 50 deg… that 30 deg and below weather we had after christmas was not fun.
Anyways- enjoy running, and I will enjoy trying this meal you posted.
Quick question- how is it warmed up? My boyfriend and I prepare all of our meals on Sunday for the entire week so we can bring them to work at warm them up. Just curious if you have had it as leftovers before, or always make it fresh. Thanks!
i think so, but i’m pretty easy to please!
I made this for lunch and it was wonderful! I too had to use olive oil and used a sprinkle of my dry ranch mix I made. I used Aidells chicken apple sausage. I don’t know how it compares to apple gates but it was good. It was good with kimchi as well. I think I might try this for breakfast some time with an over medium egg on top. Thank you for this quick, delicious recipe!
I made this again today for lunch. I put Brussels sprouts in bowl, topped with a spoonful of kimchi, then meats and then a fried egg. OH my goodness…you must try!
Cant wait to try the recipe! Seriously try Athleta for a swimsuit–I bought 2 last summer. I have dreaded bathing suit shopping my whole life…I walked out of there on cloud nine and actually feeling good about myself and my suits! Worth the trip/shipping charges! Oh, and there return policy is awesome–take a swim and you don’t like, you can take it back!
Wonderful meal. C: I loved the sausage, and the brussel sprouts were good. I do think I overcooked them or something though because they were quite bitter, but I drowned them with more ranch and all was good. I must say, I’m giving this a 5 out of 5 because my dad actually said that he liked the brussels. 0.0 Since this is a man whom despises fresh veggies, I’m quite pleased. Thank you! C:
Hi, I’m a new follower/stalker of your blog. I made this for dinner tonight and it’s now going to be my go-to meal! Delicious…though I did manage to burn the brussel sprouts a little despite your warning! I couldn’t find the Applegate Chicken sausage, so I substituted with Archer Farms all-natural spinach & garlic chicken sausage with no casing. The same goes for the Tessamae Zesty Ranch…I used Brianna’s Classic Buttermilk Ranch. I suppose the buttermilk didn’t make it 100% Paleo, but it still turned out to be a bada$$ meal! 5 out of 5 stars, ma’am!
Ok so, I just made this delicious meal! I never like brussels but a friend gave me a recipe for roasted balsamic vinegar ones. I didn’t have the fancy ranch & don’t really like ranch anyway so I put balsamic vinegar on it & it was amazing. The only problem I had & have been having since I went paleo is that it is a struggle for my bacon to make it to the pan. That’s right, I crave like crazy, raw bacon. What gives?! Can anyone tell me why? I have never thought of eating raw meat before but since I went paleo sometimes I just go to the fridge & get out a slice of raw bacon & eat it. GROSS but the craving won’t go away until i do it. HELP! LOL