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Here’s a perfect side dish for the hectic holidays. You can cook the brussels sprouts one day ahead; cool them under cold running water, then drain, cover and refrigerate.
Makes 6 servings.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved
6bacon slices, coarsely chopped2 [...]
“I love green vegetables and always make an effort to do something special with them for dinner parties,” says Jeanne Thiel Kelley, contributing editor to Bon Appétit. “Brussels sprouts are a Thanksgiving staple at our house, and this year I’m dressing them up with colorful golden beets that I buy at farmers’ markets, as well [...]
INGREDIENTS
4 slices bacon , sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
2 lbs Brussels sprouts , trimmed
1/3 cup dried fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Chiffonade the sprouts by cutting crosswise into 1/4" ribbons. Rinse well and set aside.
Saute the bacon in a large frying pan until cooked, but not too crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Discard all but [...]
INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb Brussels sprouts , trimmed
1/2 lb egg fettuccine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts
DIRECTIONS
Slice Brussels sprouts in a food processor fitted with slicing disk.
Cook fettuccine in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook pine nuts, [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 lb Brussels sprouts
6 slices smoked bacon
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 medium onion , peeled, cut in crescents
1 apple , cut into crescents
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 175 Celcius.
Trim the sprouts, remove dead leaves, cut in half.
Toss sprouts with olive oil (about 1 T).
Roast in oven for about 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a large pan, saute the bacon til crisp.
Keep 1 T [...]