Tuesday, January 3, 2012

How do you like your Brussels Sprouts?



Last week I bought a huge bag of Brussels Sprouts. They were a good deal, and I knew it would give me an opportunity to play in the kitchen. Last night I experiments with Ina Garten's recipe for roasted Brussels Sprouts. I only used half of the olive oil that was recommended...(but they still seemed a bit too oily for me). They turned out decent, but not as yummy as I had hoped. In the past, I have only steamed my sprouts and thought they were tasty, but I want more options. How do you prepare your Brussels Sprouts? Or do you like them at all?

14 comments:

  1. I brought some for the first time this week and tried cooking them. I put olive oil in a frying pan (or whatever you call it in America, the big flat low pan I use to fry my eggs lol), cut the bs in half, laid them flat down. Covered them with salt and pepper and cooked for 2-3 minutes. Then I added a cup of water and covered the pan and cooked for 15 minutes. Tasted great.

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  2. This is my favorite way to eat them and honestly i could eat them ever single day like this! I also sub out the grapes for cranberries and it is so good!!

    http://www.cookingupafamily.com/home/2010/12/18/sweet-brussel-sprouts.html

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  3. I usually boil them in water, drain them, and then use a little bit of light butter or olive oil, and some salt/pepper. I think the little bit of butter and oil is okay since the brussel sprouts are SO healthy! Tons of wonderful benefits!! :)

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  4. Cut in half, then tossed with some liquid smoke (just enough to taste - about 2 tbsp. per 10 sprouts [or 20 halves]). Roast at 400ยบ for 8-10 min per side ... ah-mazing! I actually just bought some at the store to make for dinner!

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  5. I cook mine in the skillet over medium heat with oil and whatever herbs and spices sound good at the time. I don't measure anything or pay attention to the time, but I can tell you that they take a darn long time to cook.

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  6. I do not like Brussels Sprouts yuck......lol Hubby likes them though

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  7. Caulifower mashed potatoes and now brussel sprouts..lol..keep the ideas coming! I have never tried a brussel sprout but guess who is gonna buy some this weekend??

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  8. We love brussel sprouts but I have only ever steamed them then spray butter and salt and pepper. If you do fins a better way I would love to know!

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  9. I have no idea.....I have bad memories from childhood. I used to sit at the table forever, because I refused to eat them.

    Good luck my Friend!

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  10. Oh I love the Ina Garten recipe - especially when you leave them in until they're nice and blackened / crispy, and dust them with plenty of coarse salt. They basically become french fries at that point...

    I also like them with with bacon!

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  11. <<<does not like them (but may learn to like them before it is all over with!)

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  12. Hi Jessica, Thank you for your comment! :) I guess I accidently posted? hmm I've been meaning to get back to blogging - I'm gonna take that as a sign jeje. Looking forward to keep in touch again :)

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  13. i always cut them in half and drizzle with oil. then i cut the top off a head of garlic (yes a whole head) and bake it on a cookie sheet with the brussel sprouts. then i squeeze out the soft roasted garlic and stir it up in the brussel sprouts. soooo good!

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  14. I've never had brussels sprouts before but I'd like to try 'em! Let me know if you find a tasty way to make them.

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