Art of Manliness and Brussel Sprouts. The Perfect Combination

No running today: Feel good, but figure I should let myself recover from my 7 miler yesterday considering I haven't run more than 5 since January. I may feel good, but that doesn't mean my body wants to push it to the limit!

Instead, BC vs. ND tonight! Yes, BC is probably going to get killed, but as they say in Little Giants, "One time!"

Also, Brad is perfecting the art of manliness tonight. He fixed our roof last weekend and chain sawed a few trees that fell during the hurricane, but this project is way cooler. I will explain more once the project is complete... so far, it looks amazing ;) I am so so so excited about it!

I am making brussel sprouts. This is one of my all time favorite recipes!

Here is the recipe for those who love vegetables as much as I do!

Serves 4

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
20 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, outside leaves removed and quartered (about 5 cups)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Pinch freshly ground pepper
2 small shallots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about a half lemon)
Zest of half a lemon

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet pan over high heat. Add Brussels sprouts to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until dark golden brown in places, about 4 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and shallots, and cook for 30 seconds more. Add water, and cover. Reduce heat to medium-high, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Remove lid.
Add lemon juice, and drizzle with oil. Stir to combine well. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with lemon zest.