Italian Style Brussels Sprouts Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS PIZZA CARBONARA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475˚ F. Arrange two racks evenly spaced in the oven.
• For the béchamel, pour the milk into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk the flour into the butter and cook for 2 minutes, whisking almost constantly. Whisk in the hot milk, switch to a wooden spoon and simmer, stirring constantly, for 2 to 5 minutes, until thick enough to leave a trail when you run your finger down the back of a spoon. Cook for one more minute. Off the heat, stir in the ricotta, egg yolks, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium (10- to 11-inch) sauté pan, add the pancetta and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until half-cooked. Transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
• Flip over two sheet pans and put 12-by-18-inch pieces of parchment paper on each pan. Roll and stretch 2 of the pizza doughs into a 9- or 10-inch circle (they don't want to be perfect!) on the parchment papers. Leaving a 1-inch border, spread 1/2 cup of the béchamel on each pizza and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of the Pecorino and a quarter of the pancetta. In a medium bowl, toss the Brussels sprouts with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle the two pizzas evenly with half of the Brussels sprouts. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crust is nicely browned, including the bottom. Cut each pizza into 6 wedges with a large chef's knife and serve hot. Repeat for the remaining two pizzas.

SICILIAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until browned. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon., Add Brussels sprouts to pan; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove from the heat. Stir in the capers, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until caramelized, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes. Add the raisins, pine nuts, lemon zest and pancetta; toss to coat.

ITALIAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim fresh sprouts, quarter and steam 10 minutes. Or follow package directions.
• Whisk next 5 ingredients together.
• Toss sprouts with viniagrette.
• Top with shaved parmesan and basil.

ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH "ITALIAN XO" SAUCE

Steps:

• For the crispy shallots: Place the shallots and oil to cover in a small pot. Turn heat to medium-high and cook until the shallots are slightly brown and beginning to crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the shallots with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to crisp (reserve the oil and let cool; oil keeps for about a week and makes a great flavored oil).
• For the Brussels sprouts: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Place the Brussels sprouts in an even layer in a large cast-iron pan. Drizzle with olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Lay Brussels sprouts cut-side down in an even layer. Roast until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Add roasted Brussels sprouts, vinegar, neonata and salt to taste in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
• Mix creme fraiche and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
• Transfer the Brussels sprouts to a platter. Top with dollops of the creme fraiche and the frizzled shallots. Serve!

ITALIAN STYLE BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Clean Brussels sprouts and place a small X in the bottom core of each sprout.
• Place in microwaveable bowl with a half cup of water.
• Cover and microwave 5 minutes.
• Stir and microwave another 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain.
• Place stewed tomatoes in another bowl and microwave until hot.
• Pour over cooked sprouts, and stir.
• Allow to sit for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When ready to serve, microwave 2 minutes to heat through.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.