Happy Maple Monday, friends! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the side dishes that make the table. This week’s recipe is one that has a way of disappearing first: Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette. Crisp, thinly shaved sprouts, sweet-tart apple, a handful of cranberries and toasted nuts, all tossed in a simple vinaigrette made with our pure Vermont maple syrup. It’s bright, it’s crunchy, and it can be prepped ahead, which means one less thing to fuss over on the big day. Here’s the secret: the maple. Just a couple of teaspoons takes the edge off the sprouts and brings out the apples sweetness, without ever tasting “sweet.” It’s the same maple tradition our family has been tending for seven generations, from Grandpa Hawkins’ sugar house to our wood-fired arch today, and it’s amazing what a little of it can do for a humble vegetable. Stock up on maple. Our pure Vermont maple syrup and maple products are available to order online at plewfarm.com, perfect for your holiday cooking, your pancakes, and gifts for the maple lovers on your list. |
