Chiffonade Of Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Hazelnuts Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Trim the bottom end of the Brussels sprouts, leaving the core intact, and pull off the outer dark leaves. Halve through the core. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook, uncovered, until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. (This can be done a day ahead.)
• Meanwhile, put the oil and bacon in a very large skillet or stewpot, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring occasionally, until they brown and the edges get crisp, about 10 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, salt, pepper, and bacon. Serve warm.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise, from top to bottom. Toss the sprouts with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes on a baking sheet. Put in the oven and roast until tender, about 20 minutes. Toast the pine nuts on a separate baking sheet in the oven for the last 5 minutes of roasting the sprouts.
• While the sprouts are roasting, put the bacon in a small saute pan with a splash of olive oil and bring the pan to medium heat. Cook the bacon until crispy, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pan.
• Toss the roasted Brussels sprouts with the crispy bacon and toasted pine nuts. Using a peeler, shave a few slices of parmigiano on top.

CHIFFONADE OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON & HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Trim the stem end of the sprouts and remove any yellow or spotted out leaves.
• Shred the sprouts with the coarse shredding attachment of your food processor.
• Set aside until about 10 minutes before service.
• Cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
• Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain.
• Set aside.
• Reserve the bacon fat in the pan.
• Just before serving, reheat the bacon fat in the pan until hot and add the sprouts to the pan.
• Saute until crisp-tender and bright green, about 3-5 minutes.
• Add the bacon, hazelnuts, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
• Taste, adjust seasonings and serve.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS CHIFFONADE WITH BACON, GARLIC AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Cut the trimmed Brussel sprouts into fine shreds (the chiffonade!).
• Heat the olive oil and melt the butter into it.
• Add the shallots, garlic and bacon.
• Cook for 3-4 mins until the shallot is softened.
• Add the chiffonade of sprouts and stir for 5-10 mins until cooked through.

CHIFFONADE OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH DICED BACON AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Heat a 12-in saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside. Reserve the bacon fat in the pan. Just before serving, reheat the bacon fat until hot and add the brussels sprouts to the pan. Saute until crisp-tender and bright green, about 3-5 minutes. Add the bacon, hazelnuts, salt, and pepper, and stir. Taste and adjust seasonings, and serve. To toast hazelnuts: bake at 375 for 15 minutes or cook in a skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes or until skins crack. Cool and rub with a kitchen towel or paper towel to remove skins.

CHIFFONADE OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH DICED BACON AND HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Trim the stem ends of the brussels sprouts and remove any yellow or spotted outer leaves. Cut the brussels sprouts into 1/16 inch slices, and use your fingertips to separate the slices into shreds. Or, shred the sprouts using a food processor with the coarse shredding disk attached. Place in a bowl and set aside until ready to saute. Heat a 12 inch saute pan over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Set aside. Reserve the bacon fat in the pan. Just before serving, reheat the bacon fat until hot and add the brussels sprouts to the pan. Saute until crisp-tender and bright green, about 3-5 minutes. Add the bacon, hazelnuts, salt and pepper, and stir to mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings and serve.

BULGUR STUFFING WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES & HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Over medium heat, in a dutch oven, heat oil.
• Add onions and celery and cook, stirring often, for approximately 5 to 8 minutes or until softened.
• To softened mixture, add garlic, cinnamon, and allspice and cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
• Add bulgur, stir for a few minutes to combine, than add broth, bay leaf, and salt.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low, cover dutch oven and simmer until all liquid is gone and bulgur is tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine dried cranberries and orange juice.
• Cover with plastic wrap and add a few slits in the plastic wrap for vents.
• Microwave on high for approximately 2 minutes.
• This step can also be done on the stove top.
• In a small saucepan, bring dried cranberries and orange juice to a simmer.
• Remove from microwave or heat and set aside to let cranberries plump.
• In large mixing bowl, add bulgur and discard the bay leaf.
• Add cranberries, toasted hazelnuts, parsley, and pepper to bulgur.
• Fluff mixture with a fork and serve.
• NOTE: If making the stuffing ahead of time and reheating; place bowl of stuffing in a baking dish with 1/2 cup water added.
• Cover stuffing and microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
• The stuffing can also be baked at 350F degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or also until heated through.
• If using to stuff a turkey, prepare as stated above.
• Let cool completely and place about 5 cups of stuffing loosely into the turkey cavities.
• Heat remainder separately.