Romaine

Mini Romaine Taco Boats

Posted on August 20, 2026September 21, 2026 by Lara Grossman

Mini Romaine Taco Boats

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Ingredients

1 pkg Queen Victoria Mini Romane
1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken
1 pkg taco seasoning
¾ cup water
1 can black beans drained (optional)
1 onion diced
1 tomato diced
sour cream
shredded cheese

Instructions

In a pan, brown the ground beef. Add taco seasoning and water and bring it to a simmer.
Wash and dry produce. Dice onion and tomato, and separate Mini Romaine leaves. Drain black beans if using.
Using the leaves as a boat, add taco meat, beans, onion, tomato, sour cream, and cheese.

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Brussels Sprouts

Maple Bacon Brussels Bites®

Posted on April 1, 2026September 21, 2026 by Lara Grossman

Maple Bacon Brussels Bites®

Serves 4-6

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Ingredients

1 lb Queen Victoria Brussels Bites®
6 slices bacon chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup maple syrup
½ tsp salt
½ cup pecans finely chopped

Instructions

In a small skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Set aside to drain.
Pour the Brussels Bites into a bowl, and drizzle olive oil on top. Stir to mix the olive oil evenly. Once coated, drizzle maple syrup on top, and stir to mix thoroughly.
Place the Brussels Bites onto a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper, taking care to evenly spread them out. Top with bacon.
Cook in oven at 425 degrees for 13-15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Serve.

Artichokes

Maple-Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprout Stalk (20” or longer)

Posted on November 17, 2025September 21, 2026 by Lara Grossman

Maple-Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprout Stalk (20” or longer)

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Ingredients

1 Brussels sprout stalk
1 stick salted butter
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
Wash stalk and trim any leaves or sprouts
Place the stalk on an aluminum foil-lined baking tray, and place loose sprouts alongside.
Melt butter over low heat, add mustard and syrup. Stir to mix.
With a basting brush, brush the sprouts with about half of the butter mixture. Set the rest aside for later.
Roast the stalk for 20-25 minutes, rotating the stalk halfway through.
Remove from oven and brush with remaining glaze. Season with salt and pepper.

Artichokes

Grilled Artichokes

Posted on July 29, 2025September 21, 2026 by Lara Grossman

Grilled Artichokes

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Ingredients

3 Queen Victoria Artichokes
½ stick butter
1 tsp minced garlic
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Wash artichokes and trim stems. Boil for 30-40 minutes, or until a leaf can be pulled out with a little tug. Cut lengthwise. Clean out the middle parts. Remove outer leaves. Let cool or refrigerate overnight.
Drizzle olive oil on artichokes and season with salt and pepper.
Grill artichokes for 2-3 minutes or until the inside starts to get charred, repeat on the other side.
Melt the butter and add garlic and cheese. Pour the mixture onto the artichoke. Top with more Parmesan cheese.
Optional: Add chili flakes for some spice.

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Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts, Bacon & Cheese Scrambler

Posted on January 9, 2024September 21, 2026 by Lara Grossman

Brussels Sprouts, Bacon & Cheese Scrambler

Brussels Sprouts make a delicious and healthy breakfast scrambler that you will serve often!

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Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

1 microwavable bag of Queen Victoria Brussels Sprouts 16 oz
12 large eggs lightly beaten
6 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
salt and pepper to taste
cooking spray

Instructions

Remove cooked and cooled Queen Victoria Brussels Sprouts from their microwavable bag and cut Brussels Sprouts in half or quarters (set aside).
Spray large skillet with cooking spray and over medium-high heat add cut Brussels Sprouts to skillet.
Sauté Brussels Sprouts for one minute and add eggs, crumbled bacon and salt and pepper to taste.
Gently scramble eggs and continue to cook over heat until eggs are set and bacon and Brussels Sprouts are evenly distributed through the eggs.
Remove skillet from heat and top scrambler with shredded cheese. Serve immediately.

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Cauliflower

Thai Red Curry with Beef and Baby Cauliflower

Posted on May 31, 2023September 21, 2026 by Lara Grossman

Thai Red Curry with Beef and Baby Cauliflower

Store-bought Thai red curry paste, canned coconut milk and fish sauce make this delicious curry an easy dinner any night of the week.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Total Time 35

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Thai

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb sirloin steak thinly sliced
2 bunches Florentino Baby Cauliflower woody ends trimmed, cut in quarters
1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
2 cups jasmine rice cooked

Instructions

Heat oil in wok or large skillet set over medium-high heat; sauté beef, baby cauliflower, ginger, garlic and salt for 3 to 4 minutes or until starting to brown.
Stir in curry paste; cook for 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce and brown sugar; bring to boil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
Stir in lime juice and garnish with cilantro. To serve, spoon curry over bed of rice.

Notes

Tips:

Sprinkle with a handful of toasted cashews or peanuts if desired.
Substitute chicken or shrimp for beef if preferred.
1 cup of uncooked jasmine rice will make 2 to 3 cups of cooked rice.

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Cauliflower

Chili and Lime Roasted Baby Cauliflower

Posted on May 31, 2023September 21, 2026 by Lara Grossman

Chili and Lime Roasted Baby Cauliflower

With all the yummy flavors of Mexican street corn, this crowd-pleasing baby cauliflower makes a fun and festive dish for taco night.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4

Ingredients

3 bunches Florentino Baby Cauliflower woody ears trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chili powder
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 tsp salt and pepper each
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup spicy mayonnaise
1/4 cup feta cheese finely crumbled
2 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
1 tsp lime zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, toss together baby cauliflower, olive oil, chili powder, garlic, salt and pepper.
Arrange in single layer on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly charred in spots and tender. Let cool slightly; toss with lime juice.
Transfer to serving dish; drizzle with spicy mayonnaise. Garnish with feta, cilantro and lime zest.

Notes

Tips:

Use your favorite store-bought spicy mayonnaise or aioli for this recipe. Chipotle mayo works well, but you could also use mayo flavored with peri-peri or sriracha hot sauce. Alternatively, for simple homemade spicy mayo, stir together 1/4 cup mayonnaise,1 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes.
Substitute crumbled cotija cheese or grated Parmesan for feta cheese if preferred.

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Cauliflower

Greek-Style Baby Cauliflower Sauté

Posted on May 31, 2023September 21, 2026 by Lara Grossman

Greek-Style Baby Cauliflower Sauté

With lemon, garlic and feta cheese, this quick and easy-to-make baby cauliflower sauté delivers simple, fresh and tasty Greek flavors that the whole family will love.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 4

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
3 bunches Florentino Baby Cauliflower woody ends trimmed
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp oregano dried
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 tsp salt and pepper each
1/2 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup feta cheese finely crumbled
1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped

Instructions

Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; sauté baby cauliflower, garlic, oregano and chili flakes for 4 to 6 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to serving dish; top with lemon zest and lemon juice. Garnish with feta and dill.

Notes

Tip: Serve as a side dish with grilled or roasted chicken, seafood or pork.

Tip: Substitute baby cauliflower with sweet baby broccoli.

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Brussels Sprouts

Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper Brussels Sprouts Chips

Posted on October 26, 2022September 21, 2026 by Lara Grossman

Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper Brussels Sprouts Chips

Walk right past the chip aisle and cruise into the produce section to pick up the ingredients to make this crisp and salty snack that’s perfect for movie night.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Snack

Ingredients

6 cups Brussels sprout leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp each sea salt and cracked pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together Brussels sprouts leaves, oil, salt and pepper.
Arrange on foil-lined baking sheet in single layer; roast, tossing once halfway, for about 15 minutes or until browned and crisp. Let cool completely. Serve within 2 hours.

Notes

Tip: Serve with a thick and creamy Caesar or ranch salad dressing for dipping if desired.

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Salad

Arugula Caesar Salad

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Lara Grossman

Arugula Caesar Salad