Brussel Sprouts With Red Wine Food

BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH RED WINE

Steps:

• 1) Put all the sprouts in a roasting pan and drizzle with some olive oil and Kosher salt.
• 2) Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Be sure to check them and stir them every 10 minutes or.
• 3) Toast some pine nuts by pouring them in a dry skillet (no oil). Put the pan on medium heat and watch them carefully, stirring every minute or so. After about 5 minutes you should notice a distinctly wonderful smell coming from them and they should start to brown a bit.
• 4) Pour them in a bowl to get them off the heat as soon as possible.
• 5) Add the olive oil (1/4 of a Cup) to the hot pan and then add the garlic to the oil. Let the garlic simmer for about a minute and then add the red wine and the sugar and stir.
• 6) Let this simmer away and after about 10 minutes it should be reduced by about half.
• 7) Pour the sprouts right into the pan with the reduction and stir to soak up all that sauce. Then toss with the pine nuts and shave some Parm over the top.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Toss 1 1/2 pounds halved Brussels sprouts with 1/4 cup olive oil and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Roast cut-side down on a baking sheet at 450 until caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes. Drizzle with white wine vinegar and honey.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place brussels sprouts and a small amount of water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir; microwave 1-2 minutes longer or until partially cooked. Let stand 5 minutes; drain and set aside., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Combine cream and wine. Gradually whisk into flour mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the onions, chopped almonds, parsley and reserved brussels sprouts. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and brussels sprouts are tender.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN WINE

Steps:

• In a large bowl full of lightly salted water, soak the sprouts for 10 minutes to clean them, then rinse under running water. Trim off and discard any tough outer leaves. Cut each sprout in half lengthwise, and then thinly slice them crosswise.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. Saute the sprouts until they begin to turn golden, then add the salt, pepper and wine and cook for about 4 minutes more, or until barely limp (the wine will change the cooking method from sauteing to steaming). Stir in the lemon juice, taste for seasoning, and serve immediately.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH GLAZED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Boil sprouts in salted water until tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes; drain and immerse in an ice bath; drain and cut in half.
• Saute sprouts, over medium high heat, in 1/2 tsp butter and 1/2 tsp oil until brown and crisp on edges, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper and place in serving bowl; cover and keep warm.
• Saute the onions in the same pan, over medium low heat, with the remaining 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp oil, until transparent, about 3-4 minutes; stand back to avoid fumes and add vinegar, deglazing the pan.
• Cook until vinegar is reduced and the onions are glazed, about 30 seconds; add to the sprouts and toss to combine; garnish with nuts, if desired; serve immediately.