Moms Brussels Sprouts Food

MOM'S BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the Brussels sprouts. Return to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until sprouts are tender. Drain.
• In a microwave safe bowl, mix the butter, walnuts, brown sugar, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Cover, and cook on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the walnuts are warm. Pour over the cooked Brussels sprouts to serve.

NOT YOUR MAMA'S BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Prepare each Brussels sprout by gently working a small knife around the core and pulling it out. Repeat with all your sprouts, then remove the individual leaves. The tight knot of inner leaves can be left intact and sliced thinly. Meanwhile, prepare for blanching by bringing 2 quarts of water to a boil over high heat; make an ice bath with a bowl and strainer. Season the boiling water with ¾ teaspoon salt.
• Add the Brussels sprouts leaves to rapidly boiling water. Blanch for 1 minute, then remove to the ice bath. Drain the leaves and place onto a cloth towel; roll up the towel and gently apply pressure to remove as much water as possible.
• Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat until it is almost smoking; then add the leaves, being careful not to crowd the pan. (Cook in batches, if necessary.) Let the leaves cook undisturbed for 30 seconds; then flip the leaves, add the butter and half the salt, and sauté until the leaves have some golden coloring and crisp edges, 1 more minute. Add the sherry vinegar and season with the remaining salt. Serve immediately.

AWESOME BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Clean sprouts by peeling off any dark, dry, and discolored leaves. Cut off the stubby bottom stem. Rinse in cold water. While wet microwave on high for about 3 minutes, till fork tender.
• In fring pan on medium heat, add butter and sprouts. Turn every couple of minutes until the sprouts are mostly browned. Can even look a little burned.
• Add salt, pepper and serve.

THE BEST BRUSSELS SPROUTS EVER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Lightly coat a 1 1/2 quart oval baking dish.
• In a 12" skillet cook onion and garlic in butter over medium heat for 3 minutes or until softened.
• Stir in brussels sprouts and thyme.
• Cook for 4 minutes or until onions begin to brown.
• Add broth, bring to a boil.
• Cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes or until broth is nearly evaporated.
• Add whipping cream and nutmeg.
• Cook for 4 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
• Transfer to a prepared baking dish.
• Stir in half of the cheese, all of the salt and pepper. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
• Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until brussels sprouts are tender.