I’m sorry, Sistah. We need to part ways on this issue. I appreciate what you do for America and all but I love me my sprouts!
Have you ever had them fresh from the garden, lightly steamed and swimming in butter?
If not, then you’ve been eating Army-issue cr@p, LOL! (And I’ve eaten a LOT of Army-issue cr@p for more years than I care to remember!)
Have they been pooping in your yard?
Then don’t eat them. Last time I looked it was still a free country, at least as far as what you eat is concerned.
That may be changing in the future unless we oust the current resident of 1600 Pensylvania Ave.
Well, I really like pork ribs, I may post a rib lover’s thread. I just don’t know.
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What is this? A slow day? Some clown posts he hates cats and now this? Eat the d@mn sprouts and lets all move on.
Then you haven’t cooked them right. Try this:
Put a pan on the stove. Grind a few twists of fresh pepper into it; add a pinch of cayenne. Heat until it starts to smoke.
Add 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Swirl. Add 1/2 c raw pine nuts. Stir occasionally until toasted golden, 2-3 minutes.
Remove pine nuts. Reserve.
Add another 2 tablespoons EVOO. Add washed-and-trimmed sprouts.
Stir, 1 minute. The sprouts will turn the most gorgeous green you have ever seen.
Add 1 c Whle Foods Market vegetable broth. Yes, Whole Foods. Their veg broth is the best on the market, and a bargain. Yes, a bargain. Oh all right, you can use a different broth, even a chicken broth. Just add it and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are almost tender, about 7 minutes.
Add 2 minced shallots. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally.
Stir in 1/2 tablespoon dry marjoram, or 1 tablespoon fresh diced marjoram.
Season with salt and another couple twists fresh-ground pepper; add a dash more EVOO, or some cream. Add half the pine nuts. Stir until coated.
Serve. Sprinkle with the rest of the pine nuts. Ambrosia!
Really, you have got to try this. It is magnificent. Even my kids like it.
I'd rather eat toe jam than Brussels sprouts myself. I don't even like people who like Brussels sprouts.
No reason for BS to be slimy. First rule is don’t boil most vegetables ever. Roast those BS in a shallow pan w a little butter till tender, turn a few times, maybe add a little onion, and they are delicious.
I’m watching Doctor Who: End of Time, and two characters have heads like brussels sprouts.
Just FYI.
So you just have to pimp your blog here?
They are much better with Velveeta on them...
Shouldn’t this be in breaking news?
They are nasty. Asparagus on the other hand is my favorite. Even with the funny smelling urine later...
LOVE! LOVE! Brusells Sprouts...You guys are missing it...slow cooked then pour a rich cheese sauce over them and place them next to a Filet mignon and baked potato....mmmmm
Slimy? I've never had slimy Brussells Sprouts. One of us is doing it wrong!
I’ll go with okra, a close relative of raw oysters.
I totally agree!!!
Brussel sprouts are the pits! Ugh! Disgusting! Putrid!!
They should be reserved for feeding to terrorists!!!
Slow pan braising in olive oil, with maple syrup and other spices, until they are caramelized and chewy... Mmmmm, yum.