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INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces prosciutto , thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shallots or onions , thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper , ground
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
DIRECTIONS
Trim stems and remove any wilted outer leaves from brussels sprouts.Cut any large sprouts in half lengthwise.
In a large dutch oven bring a large amount of salted water to boiling.Carefully add brussels sprouts and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or just until tender [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large shallots , halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise
1 lb Brussels sprouts , stem end trimmed, halved lengthwise
1 (7ounce)jar steamed chestnuts
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
DIRECTIONS
Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shallots and sauté 1 minute.
Add Brussels sprouts and chestnuts.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté 1 minute.
Add broth and bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer [...]
INGREDIENTS
For the crust
1 cup hazelnuts , with skins
2 1/2 cups unbleached white flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/8 cup chilled butter , cut into small pieces, more for pan
For the filling
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 lb onions , peeled and diced small
20 ounces spinach leaves , blanched, drained and chopped
1 lb yukon gold potatoes , peeled, diced and boiled until tender
2 large eggs , lightly beaten
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
2 teaspoons tarragon
2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb feta cheese , crumbled
1 lb Brussels sprouts , halved and steamed until tender
3roasted and peeled sweet red peppersorcanned [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts , cleaned and trimmed
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup walnut halves
2 slices bacon
1 shallot , sliced
salt
pepper
DIRECTIONS
Microwave brussels sprouts in a covered dish on high, with two tablespoons of water, for 4-5 minutes or until just fork-tender.Make sure steam can vent during cooking.
Remove from microwave, drain and set aside.
In large skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Place on paper towel; drain most of [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 lb Brussels sprouts
2 large red apples
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
DIRECTIONS
Clean and halve the Brussels sprouts.Put them in a microwave safe dish and add a tablespoon or so of water.Cover and microwave on high for about five minutes.They should NOT be fully cooked.
Core, then roughly chop the apples, leaving skin on.
Mix the butter, sugar and nutmeg.
Add the apples to the sprouts [...]