Sauteed Brussels Sprouts With Smoked Paprika Creme Food

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Heat a large cast iron or similar sturdy bottomed skillet over medium high for 4 minutes. Add the oil. As soon as the oil is hot and shining (but before it starts smoking), swirl to cost the pan, then add the halved Brussels sprouts. Shake the skillet a little and prod them so that as many as possible are cut-side down. Let sit completely undisturbed for 5 to 8 minutes, until they develop a dark, tasty, caramelized sear.
• Add the salt and pepper. With a wooden spoon or spatula, stir the Brussels sprouts. Continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the Brussels sprouts are browned all over and just turning tender the inside, about 6 to 8 additional minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the vinegar, then the pine nuts or almonds. Let the residual heat of the skillet toast the nuts, stirring them very often so that they toast evenly on all sides and do not burn (if they aren't toasting, return the skillet to low heat). As soon as the nuts are toasted, transfer the sprouts to a serving plate and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Enjoy hot.

SAUTEED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SMOKED PAPRIKA CREME

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, heavy cream, smoked paprika and a little salt; taste and adjust seasonings.
• If desired, thin with milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, so that the mixture has a sauce-like consistency.
• Next, char the tomato on all sides using a grill pan or grill on medium-high heat; all sides should be blackened and blistered.
• Once cool enough to handle, crush the tomato.
• Meanwhile, brush the bread slices with olive oil and season with salt; toast lightly, on both sides, on the grill or grill pan.
• Now heat a skillet over medium heat, add half the butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the Brussels sprouts; saute until the sprouts begin to brown, stirring or shaking the pan frequently, about 4 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter and continue cooking until the sprouts are golden, about 3 minutes; add remaining butter, a pinch of salt, toss.
• Toss in the green onions and stir in the crushed tomato.
• By now the sprouts should be a rich golden to deep brown color on all sides; the tomato sauce should not be to soupy (let it cook down a few minutes and thicken).
• To serve: divide the baguette slices to two serving dishes, spoon on the Brussels sprouts, and drizzle with the paprika cream.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHORIZO

Steps:

• In a wide skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add chorizo and let sizzle for a minute or so, until it releases some of its fat.
• Mash chorizo with a wooden spoon, encouraging it to crumble. Cook, stirring, until slightly browned, about 2 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to remove chorizo and set aside. Leave oil bubbling in skillet.
• Add brussels sprouts to the skillet, and season generously with salt and pepper. Raise heat to high and cook, stirring, until sprouts are tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat if needed to prevent scorching.
• Add garlic and pimentón and stir to coat. Return chorizo to pan and cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Sprinkle with parsley and transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• Cook the Brussels sprouts in boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Combine the heavy cream, salt and pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until cream has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 3-4 minutes. Add sprouts and lemon zest and heat through, about 2 minutes. Taste and add salt or pepper as nedded.
• You may prepare the whole recipe ahead of time and simply heat before serving. You can also use for other vegetables such as peas, asparagus, beans. Try orange zest instead, and/or add a teaspoons of poppy or caraway seeds. Enjoy.

SHAVED BRUSSELS SPROUT AND SHALLOT SAUTé

Steps:

• Working in small batches, place brussels sprouts in feed tube of processor fitted with thin slicing disk; slice.
• Melt butter with olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until almost translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add brussels sprouts; increase heat to medium-high and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons pine nuts and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon pine nuts and serve.

SAUTéED SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SMOKED HAM AND TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Trim root ends from brussels sprouts. Using sharp knife or processor fitted with coarse shredding disk, thinly slice brussels sprouts into shreds. DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Melt butter with olive oil in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add ham; sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add brussels sprouts and broth; sauté until crisp-tender but still bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with coarse salt and black pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with pecans.