Brussels sprouts are named after the country’s capital city where they originated - Belgium.
The sprouts are similar in shape and taste to the cabbage from which they originated but have a more pronounced flavor.
Selecting a quality product
Pick sprouts that are bright green in color and uniform in size for even cooking. Small, firm, compact sprouts are
the best choice. Avoid soft sprouts or those with a dry, yellowed look.
Do not wash or trim Brussels sprouts before refrigerating. Store them in a perforated plastic bag for up to a week.
You may freeze Brussels sprouts for long-term storage. Blanch the sprouts for 3-5 minutes and immediately
plunge into cold water before draining and storing in an air-tight container. They can even be frozen in a cheese sauce
for up to 6 months.
Before cooking, remove the bottom portion of the stem and the outermost leaves. Be careful not to overcook.
Ways to use:
Cut in half, place on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and roast 20-30 minutes
Toss cooked sprouts with olive oil, lemon juice, and a pat of butter
Marinate and use in salads
Steam and add a cheese sauce
Brussels Sprouts With Mushroom Glaze
8 lg dried mushrooms
1 1/3 c vegetable broth
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp dried thyme
2 lb brussels sprouts; stemmed & halved
Soak mushrooms in stock until tender, about 1/2 - 1 hour. Reserve the stock that the mushrooms have been soaking in. If mushroom stems are tough, remove and discard. Thinly slice mushrooms. Pour stock into a nonstick frying pan and bring to a boil. Whisk in lemon juice, mustard and thyme. Boil until liquid is reduced by one third, about 3 min. Immediately add mushrooms and brussels sprouts. Toss well.
4 pieces chicken thighs without skin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
16 oz tomatoes with green chilis
32 oz brussel sprouts
1 jalapeno; sliced paper-thin
1 cayenne pepper; sliced paper-thin
This can cook all day or 7 hours on LOW heat in crockpot. Pre-cook the chicken with the garlic powder and lemon pepper in the microwave for 10 minutes on MEDIUM. Place chicken in crockpot, top with tomatoes with green chilis, hot peppers and brussel sprouts. Serve with rice or alone.