This past pandemic year has been a year like none of us has ever experienced. It has left me battling feelings of isolation and bouts of depression—especially during these past dark winter months. That’s the bad news. Good news is Netflix, and a show I’m obsessed about called, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking, by James Beard award winning chef, Samin Nosrat. She takes lofty culinary concepts and breaks them down into easy to understand segments, sprinkled with her genuine joy, passion and laughter.

Roasted Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite, holiday side dishes ever—not to mention that they’re super easy to make ahead and reheat! Brussels sprouts and cabbage are both from the same family, cruciferous vegetables. (Other veggies in the family include broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and bok choy.) They are one of the MOST powerful cold weat...