Brussels Sprouts With Celery Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS MEDLEY

Steps:

• Wash brussels sprouts thoroughly and remove discolored leaves. Cut off stem ends and slash bottom of each sprout with a shallow X.
• Place water and bouillon cubes in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Add brussels sprouts, carrot, and celery; return to a boil.Cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain, place vegetables in a serving bowl.
• Melt butter in a small skillet; add cashews and seasonings. Cook over low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until cashews are lightly toasted; pour over vegetables.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CELERY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet. Add the celery and onion and saute over low heat until tender ,about 10 minutes.
• Steam Brussels sprouts for 7 minutes, while celery and onion cook. Drain and reserve Brussels sprouts.
• In skillet sprinkle flour into the celery and onion mixture. Stir over low heat until well blended, then gradually add the milk and cook gently until sauce thickens.
• Season sauce to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg, then add the reserved Brussels sprouts.
• Pour mixture into a buttered baking dish. Top with bread crumbs, dot with remaining butter and bake for 10 minutes.
• Serve hot.

LEMONY CREAMED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CELERY

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan cook the celery in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until it begins to soften. Stir in the celery seeds and the flour and cook the mixture, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the sauce, stirring, until it is smooth and thickened. Stir in the zest, the lemon juice, and the Brussels sprouts and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the Brussels sprouts are heated through. Transfer the creamed Brussels sprouts to a heated serving dish.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN CELERY SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove and discard wilted leaves from sprouts; wash. Soak 10 minutes in cold, salted water. Cook in small amount of water 9 to 10 minutes, until tender; drain. Pour 2 1/4 cups water into medium-size saucepan; bring to boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt and celery; cook 15 minutes. Drain; reserve liquid. Melt butter in top of double boiler over boiling water; stir in flour with wooden spoon until smooth. Combine reserved liquid with enough milk to measure 4 cups; stir into flour mixture gradually. Cook until smooth and thick; stir constantly. Add celery, remaining salt, and pepper. Place sprouts in serving dish; pour sauce over.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Use a knife to lop the top and bottom off the squash. Slice the skin off the sides, then cut the squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Chop into small pieces. Divide the squash between 2 baking sheets.
• Trim the Brussels sprouts, then cut them in half if desired (or you can leave them whole). Arrange on the baking sheets with the squash. Break the quartered onions apart and add them to the baking sheets.
• Drizzle the vegetables with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the chili powder and toss. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, or until browned.
• Take the vegetables out of the oven and tip into a serving dish. Drizzle with the pomegranate molasses and sprinkle on the pomegranate seeds. Toss and serve immediately.

BRAISED CHESTNUTS, APPLES & BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a medium saucepan on a low heat. Add the chestnuts, celery and apple, and cook gently for 4 mins. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil and season with 1 tsp fine sea salt, 2 pinches freshly ground white pepper, the sugar and lemon juice. Cover and cook on a low heat (so that the bubbles are just breaking the surface) for 20-25 mins until soft and melting.
• Meanwhile, blanch the sprouts in boiling salted water for 6 mins, then drain well. Add the sprouts to the chestnut pan, sizzle for 5 mins, then tip into a serving dish.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH SZECHUAN PEPPERCORN AND CELERY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the oils, vinegar, white pepper, and peppercorns; season with salt. Working over the bowl, separate the Brussels sprout leaves and add them to the dressing. You may need to trim the core more as you get to the center of the sprouts. Add the celery and chile to the bowl and toss to combine. Let the salad sit about 15 minutes. Add cilantro and taste and adjust seasoning before serving.