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Brussel Sprouts - most people I talk to seem to hate them. It's no surprise when their history has been one of boiling their taste away and cooking them into a soggy mess which makes them bitter as hell. Cook them properly, by steaming them for 10 or 15 mins, and they are firm and sweet and delicious. Forget all the fancy preparations, the garlic, the lemon juice, the cracked black pepper, the "drizzling" of all manner of exotic sauces - they are great on their own.

Quote from: Great Gable on December 18, 2007, 11:46:10 PM
Brussel Sprouts - most people I talk to seem to hate them. It's no surprise when their history has been one of boiling their taste away and cooking them into a soggy mess which makes them bitter as hell. Cook them properly, by steaming them for 15 or 20 mins, and they are firm and sweet and delicious. Forget all the fancy preparations, the garlic, the lemon juice, the cracked black pepper, the "drizzling" of all manner of exotic sauces - they are great on their own.

In Holland we eat them all the time, just with a little real butter on it.
Steaming is the best thing to prepare them, and indeed not too long.
Some molten cheese added heightens the taste also......

Sorry - in my OP I entered too long a steaming time

I am not a picky eater, but Brussel Sprouts look like tumors.

Quote from: Great Gable on December 18, 2007, 11:53:58 PM
Sorry - in my OP I entered too long a steaming time

Should be 3 minutes tops, if in high pressure pan my friend!
Otherwise you have smashed sprouts. ;D

Sprouts? Food of the Gods.

Tomatoes? Pure evil.

Quote from: springrite on December 18, 2007, 11:55:06 PM
I am not a picky eater, but Brussel Sprouts look like tumors.

You are not supposed to look at them things Paul, but eat them...... ;D

Anyway, there is a real hate/love relation for this sprout in Holland. You either like them or hate them, but a in between is not possible. Children here hate it, and you cannot get them to eat it.
Its a winter veggie, and full of good vitamines, like tomatoes, which should be on everyones plate every evening, I mean the tomatoes. ;D

Quote from: Great Gable on December 18, 2007, 11:46:10 PM
Brussel Sprouts - most people I talk to seem to hate them. It's no surprise when their history has been one of boiling their taste away and cooking them into a soggy mess which makes them bitter as hell. Cook them properly, by steaming them for 10 or 15 mins, and they are firm and sweet and delicious. Forget all the fancy preparations, the garlic, the lemon juice, the cracked black pepper, the "drizzling" of all manner of exotic sauces - they are great on their own.

Absolutely though I won't eat them entirely alone.  It's time their preparation was promoted properly.

QuoteGreat Gable

Brussel Sprouts - most people I talk to seem to hate them. It's no surprise when their history has been one of boiling their taste away and cooking them into a soggy mess which makes them bitter as hell. Cook them properly, by steaming them for 10 or 15 mins, and they are firm and sweet and delicious. Forget all the fancy preparations, the garlic, the lemon juice, the cracked black pepper, the "drizzling" of all manner of exotic sauces - they are great on their own.

I like Brussel Sprouts. But I don't see anything wrong with lemon juice. With a good meal of fish they are delicious.

I love them. After steaming them to soften them a bit, I fry them in olive oil and sprinkle McCormick's California Style Garlic Salt on them.
Delicious.

Sarge

I trim the root ends, remove the tougher outer leaves, and sauté them gently in a little butter for 10-15 minutes, more if you like 'em softer. Add just a little salt and pepper. They never touch water and remain firm, bright green, and crunchy. Molto delizioso.

Anyone cut crosses into the bottoms of peeled sprouts before steaming them? I always have, and it does something to how they cook. They turn out bloody delicious. :P

This is one of my favorite ways to fix brussels sprouts--my own creation, a sort of stripped-down "pasta primavera"--and even people who say they don't like them usually go for it.  It's also quick: about 15 minutes, total.

Angel Hair Pasta with Brussels Sprouts

1 pint brussels sprouts (approx. 12-15?)
4 cloves garlic (or to taste), chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. angel hair pasta (linguine works, too)
salt and pepper
grated pecorino romano or aged asiago cheese (optional)

Begin boiling water for pasta.  Trim end of sprouts, then shred them, using either a large knife or a mandoline.  In large frying pan, heat olive oil to medium.  Saute garlic about 1 minute, then add shredded sprouts and saute until tender.  (It won't take long: around 3-4 minutes, max.)  Turn off heat and cover while pasta finishes.  Drain pasta, then add to the brussels sprouts pan and mix thoroughly.  Add salt and pepper and grated cheese if desired.  Serves 4 (or 2 with large appetites).

--Bruce

Quote from: Mark on December 19, 2007, 09:00:23 AM
Anyone cut crosses into the bottoms of peeled sprouts before steaming them? I always have, and it does something to how they cook. They turn out bloody delicious. :P

Of course - I think it's just to aid cooking through the fattest part.

Love 'em! Partic. with chestnuts and butter....

(http://www.freewebs.com/brusselssprouts/brusselssprouts.jpg)

Not a fan of BS.

I don't mind a few occassionally.

Broccolli? Now thats the food of the Devil >:D

I love brussels sprouts, and I always have; even when I was a child, I was excited whenever my mother prepared them and I would eat as many as I could.  I was a weird child.

Heather

Love 'em.  Brown up a bit in olive oil and fresh garliic, then steam quickly for a minute or two. 

They are beyond good. Just picture this: my belgian wife always hated them.

Not one to be easily discouraged, I started to cook those lovelies as they should: steamed for a few minutes until bright green, then lightly sprinkled with salt  and served hot with  melted butter. Period. Aye-aye-aye! they are so goooood! 0:)

My wife is also quite intolerant of other belgian delicacies such as mussels and beer :o :o. Brussels sprouts are a hard-won victory 0:).

Yes, they are delicious. But there IS a negative side to eating them.
If you enjoy their texture and taste, don't venture into crowds. Especially among people that are strangers to you.
They make you FART. Loudly and odoriferously

Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on December 19, 2007, 11:49:30 AM
Not a fan of BS.

Me neither.

And I don't like Brussel Sprouts either. ;D

Quote from: Iago on December 19, 2007, 10:21:05 PM
Yes, they are delicious. But there IS a negative side to eating them.
If you enjoy their texture and taste, don't venture into crowds. Especially among people that are strangers to you.
They make you FART. Loudly and odoriferously

I have never found a foodstuff that has that effect on me. Not even baked beans.

Quote from: Great Gable on December 19, 2007, 10:31:33 PM
I have never found a foodstuff that has that effect on me. Not even baked beans.

Well now, isn't that special?

Quote from: Iago on December 20, 2007, 08:10:43 AM
Well now, isn't that special?

You tell me!

Some foods don't make you fart, but make you talk more. There are times when it is hard to decipher the difference.

Quote from: springrite on December 20, 2007, 08:20:11 AM
Some foods don't make you fart, but make you talk more. There are times when it is hard to decipher the difference.

Not refuting that and agree with the latter but which foods make you talk more?

That condition is called logorrhea. But I didn't know food could induce it. I was under the impression only fine wines had that capacity!

A wonderful vegetable. Pick ones that are dark green and small as they will be more tender and less bitter.

Note: for those that have access to local farmers markets where you can buy fresh seasonal produce, do not pass this privilege up! Why have a boring omelet with store bought spinach when you can throw in bits of red Russian kale, red dandelion greens, and whatever else you can find. Everything you find at the super market is not really fresh, and it supports businesses that exploit foreign labor and use dangerous chemicals such as DDT. Buy local, and support the hard working people that still do things the old fashioned ways.

I hate brussel sprouts with a passion!  :P They are the devil's food  >:D and here's a photo to prove it:

(http://www.shinyshiny.tv/sprout.JPG)

Quote from: Hollywood on December 21, 2007, 11:02:29 PM
I hate brussel sprouts with a passion!  :P They are the devil's food  >:D and here's a photo to prove it:

That must be a foreign variant - we don't get them here in the UK

Quote from: Hollywood on December 21, 2007, 11:02:29 PM
I hate brussel sprouts with a passion!  :P They are the devil's food  >:D and here's a photo to prove it:

(http://www.shinyshiny.tv/sprout.JPG)

I like that kind of passion........ 8)

Quote from: springrite on December 20, 2007, 08:20:11 AM
Some foods don't make you fart, but make you talk more. There are times when it is hard to decipher the difference.

;D ;D ;D

Sprouts? Love 'em! But parsnips - bleugh!! Have a good Christmas guys :)

Quote from: techniquest on December 22, 2007, 10:43:42 PM
Sprouts? Love 'em! But parsnips - bleugh!! Have a good Christmas guys :)

Parsnips  - just might be my favourite veg - mmmmmmmmm

Parsnips are excellent puréed with carrots, or diced in veal dishes such as the blanquette or ossobucco. Very fragrant and sweet taste.

We like parsnips fried and lightly browned.  Yumm