(not your mama's) Brussel Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts get a bad wrap. No one likes them, or no one gives them a try. People, they are adorable. Years ago, I taught a culinary class to grade school and high school students. The majority of time in the class was spent trying to get the students to actually TRY the food they made. The high schoolers were the worst. I told the students I would pass them if they did two things, they had to participate and they had to try everything. Most of the students found that something they absolutely hated they suddenly liked! I explained it depend a lot that HOW something is prepared is just as important as what the item actually is.
Anyway, back to the point. Brussel Sprouts. Try em this way...I promise you a different view.
Brussel Sprouts
ingredients: 1 lb brussel sprouts olive oil salt and pepper 2 tbsp sherry 4 oz. grated parm. cheese
Wash those sprouts well. Cut of the little nub on the bottom, this will likely remove two or three of the outer leaves. Slice them in half. Break out that trusty cast iron skillet (or any old casserole dish) and lay them in there. Toss with oil and sherry, and cook on med/high heat for about 5 minutes, this will cook the sherry off. (If, indeed, you do use sherry or any other alcohol, beware of flames. This is great and totally normal...but it can be surprising if you are not expecting it. They will cook down quickly though.)
Place in oven at 400 degrees for around 30 minutes or until soft. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Enjoy.
Brussel Sprouts
ingredients: 1 lb brussel sprouts olive oil salt and pepper 2 tbsp sherry 4 oz. grated parm. cheese
Wash those sprouts well. Cut of the little nub on the bottom, this will likely remove two or three of the outer leaves. Slice them in half. Break out that trusty cast iron skillet (or any old casserole dish) and lay them in there. Toss with oil and sherry, and cook on med/high heat for about 5 minutes, this will cook the sherry off. (If, indeed, you do use sherry or any other alcohol, beware of flames. This is great and totally normal...but it can be surprising if you are not expecting it. They will cook down quickly though.)
Place in oven at 400 degrees for around 30 minutes or until soft. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Enjoy.
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