Let's talk about Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.  First, in case you weren't sure, rather than "brussel sprouts," which is a common misspelling, these veggies are called "Brussels...

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks make a hearty side dish or can be the centerpiece of a meal. "Herbify" them with gremolata or pesto for an added flavor punch.

Confetti Salad is perfect for summer parties. Orzo, veggies, and vinaigrette create colorful, vegetarian salad. Substitute rice for a gluten-free version.

These chocolate chip & pecan meringue cookies are naturally gluten-free and somewhat low fat but packed with satisfying crunch and flavor!

These Easy Faux Macarons are great, colorful spring cookies for Easter. These cookies are fun for kids and adults!

Roasted spaghetti squash replaces pasta in this easy stroganoff with lean ground beef and mushrooms or just mushrooms for a hearty vegetarian version.

This Chicken Tetrazzini is made with fresh ingredients and a little less fat than the traditional version but all the creamy comfort!

This Roasted Golden Beet Salad combines the perfect nutty crunch, crispy greens, fork-tender beets, salty-nutty parmesan and tangy, Asian-inspired dressing.

This gluten-free molten chocolate cake uses extra-fine almond flour, along with ingredients from your pantry, for a delicious fudgy dessert. No one will even know it is gluten-free!

This easy molten chocolate cake can be make quickly with ingredients on hand and will make the chocolate lovers in your life very happy!

Taco Queso is the Ultimate Super Bowl Dip, combining chile con queso, taco meat, guacamole, and pico de gallo---all the go-to dips for football parties!

On football Sundays when I was growing up, our house was always filled with the yeasty, buttery aroma of my dad's homemade braided bread!

This baked cheesy, soufflé-like corn and zucchini is the perfect vegetarian option for a weeknight meal, family gathering or the next potluck dinner.

This easy roasted-tomato side dish accented with olive tapenade is the perfect way to lighten up a meal while maximizing flavors!

Cilantro-Lime Gremolata takes these simple and easy pan-seared scallops to the next level!

What is gremolata and how does it differ from other herb-based condiments, such as chimichurri, pesto, persillade and pistou?

If you are looking for something new for your Super Bowl Party, try these White Cheddar Pecan Wafers and Chocolate Rum Balls!

Ingredient Challenge: Use fresh beets in a meal before midnight Pacific time on February 15, 2016 and post a photo or email it to jodale@foodieoasis.com

Happy 2016 to everyone! I am so excited about sharing my plans for upcoming blog posts and my goals for the new year with you! Watch for some new types of posts on FoodieOasis, including How To's, Gadgets, Challenges, What's the Diff, Top 4's and more!

This chocolate coconut pecan pie, optionally with bourbon, is a jazzed up version of a southern tradition.