Pimiento Brussels Sprouts Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PEANUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees and place a pan of hot water in the bottom, to help prevent the sprouts from becoming tough. Turn on convection if you have it.
• Toss sprouts with peanut oil, sprinkle with salt, and spread out on one or two baking sheets. Roast 15 minutes. Stir and continue cooking 10 to 20 minutes more, until browned and crisp. Check sprouts every 5 minutes or so; if they are browning too fast, reduce heat by 25 degrees and turn off convection.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together vinegar and honey. Whisk in peanut butter until thick and creamy. Add water until consistency is like creamy salad dressing. Season to taste with hot sauce, if using.
• When sprouts are tender and browned, remove from oven, transfer to a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Add half the dressing and toss well.
• Take orange and cut a thick slice off the bottom and the top to make flat surfaces. Rest bottom on a cutting board and use a small, sharp knife to carve off all the peel and pith, cutting from top to bottom and following the curve of the fruit. When all the orange flesh is exposed, cut out each segment by slicing along the white membranes. Gently loosen from the orange and set aside.
• Add half the orange and half the cherries to bowl and toss. Taste. Adjust with more dressing, orange and cherries until flavors are balanced. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with fried shallots or fresh mint, or both, if using.

BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Trim Brussels sprout stems; using a paring knife, cut an "X" in the bottom of each. In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add sprouts; cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Cook and stir onion in bacon drippings until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated. Add Brussels sprouts; stir in bacon.

SPICY PARMESAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic glaze, crushed red pepper, garlic and salt and black pepper to taste.
• Divide the Brussels sprouts and Fresno chiles between 2 sheet pans. Pour over the olive oil mixture and toss so the sprouts are thoroughly coated. Roast until crispy and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes. Toss with the Parmesan before serving.

PIMIENTO CHEESE

Steps:

• In large bowl, place mayonnaise, pickled jalapeño juice, mustard, soy sauce and lemon juice. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 5 to 10 seconds to combine.
• Add cheeses; beat on medium speed 15 to 30 seconds to combine. Scrape bowl, then beat on medium speed 2 to 4 minutes longer or until cheese mixture is creamy and spreadable.
• Stir pimientos, onions and jalapeños into cheese mixture, until just combined. Serve with crackers.

HERBED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Trim Brussels sprouts and cut an "X" in the core of each. Place sprouts in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam 9-11 minutes or until crisp-tender., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with mushrooms. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, vinegar, butter, salt, tarragon, marjoram and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables. Sprinkle with pimientos., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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.