Black Bean Brownies...

When I watched the video on u-tube of a lady making these.. i thought OH MY...there is no way!

You take a regular brownie mix and one can of black beans...thats it!

Puree the black beans so that no bean shells remain, then pour the black beans into a brownie mix. Mix well.. and bake as usual.

The results.. A really good tasting brownie! No trace what so ever of the black beans. The brownies are more cakey and chewy. Depending on what brownie mix and black beans you use the point value for a 2x2 brownie is a 2 or 3??? And I imagine if you made it with a low fat brownie mix, it would make it even better point wise. You don't add the water, oil or eggs...only the black beans. A lot healthier.

Brussel Sprouts..

I like brussel sprouts... in fact i LOVE brussel sprouts. But for some reason.. every time i cook them.. they don't taste the same as they do in a restaurant. I first tried the sprouts about a month ago at an all you can eat buffet place. I know, i know, why on earth would you go to a place like that with so many temptations? I was good.. I had salad with grilled chicken, then I chose brussel sprouts afterwards and they were so yummy.

So, I go to the grocery store and buy some. I washed them, then I put them into a sauce pan with water and boiled them for about 10 minutes. I drained the water and sat down to eat and I bit into one and it wasn't to bad.. but the second and third ones were just plain yuck-o! The restaurant didn't put any seasoning or butter on them.. What did I do wrong?