Tag: Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts With Za’atar & Pomegranate Molasses

If you’ve had Brussels sprouts with pomegranate arias, like this Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pomegranate, then you’ll enjoy this cast iron cooked Brussels sprouts with pomegranate molasses. This recipe with Brussels sprouts is not only tangy but also savory with the addition of za’atar. What Is Za’atar Za’atar is used in Levantine […]

Sautéd Garlic-Butter Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are one of the most underrated vegetables. They are small like little cabbages, and they can be very bitter. But when cooked properly, they have a sweet, nutty, smoky flavor that’s hard to resist. Read More Here About Cooking With Brussels Sprouts This recipe has you thinly slicing the sprouts and then sautéing […]

Brussels Sprout & Apple Slaw with Cranberries

Brussels sprouts are delicious raw and can be used just like cabbage in a zesty, creamy, crunchy coleslaw, though this Brussels Sprout & Apple Slaw with Cranberries is not a coleslaw, but rather a slaw. Read More Here – Making A Cabbage-Free Slaw Unlike a coleslaw made with a mayonnaise based dressing, this Brussels Sprout […]

Crispy Korean Style BBQ Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts are a hearty vegetable that can be prepared in a number of ways, and this Crispy Korean Style BBQ Brussels sprouts is one of them. Roasting Brussels sprouts brings out great flavor and softens what is a firm, tightly wrapped leafy green. After their roasted their dressed with a sweet, spicy and savory […]

Cooking With Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables are among the vegetables botanically named, “Brassicaceae.” There are several species and cultivars farmed for food production which includes among others, Swiss chard, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale, watercress, Brussels sprouts, daikon and arugula. Flowering Arugula Their labeled name cruciferous (crucifer) comes from the Latin word for “cross-bearing,” as the vegetation have flowers with […]

Cooking With Brussels Sprouts

Brussel sprouts are native to the Mediterranean region. In fact, they were first cultivated in the 13th century near Brussels, Belgium from which the little cabbages derived their name. They are a cruciferous vegetable the same as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard greens, cabbage and kohlrabi. Brussels are typically cooked by either boiling, steaming, stir frying, […]

Instant Pot Asparagus & Brussels Sprouts Frittata

Fresh asparagus, Brussels sprouts, eggs, cream and cheese make this Instant Pot frittata a deliciously yummy breakfast that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s an easy recipe with simple steps and ingredients and is the perfect recipe for your Instant Pot. The Frittata is sometimes called the Italian version of an omelette. The Frittata has often […]

Crisp Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts & Brown Butter

Most of us love our butter and jam for biscuits, toast, and pancakes among others. Now without the jam, take that same butter and melt it in a sauce pan until it foams, sputters, and browns into a nutty, toasty silky aroma. The French call browned butter “beurre noisette” or “hazelnut butter,” because of that […]

Bacon Vegetable Alfredo Gnocchi

Gnocchi is an Italian pasta, with the most common being the classic potato gnocchi. The word gnocchi may be derived from the Italian word nocchio, meaning a knot in wood, or from nocca, meaning knuckle. They are made of cooked mashed potatoes, flour and eggs. Some gnocchi recipes add ricotta to the dough. Gnocchi are […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash with Pecans and Cranberries

If you don’t like Brussels sprout you’ll love them in this recipe. Roasted Brussels sprouts taste great when combined with classic Autumn flavors. Butternut squash with cinnamon and real maple syrup provides a nice, sweeter contrast to the Brussels sprouts. Oh, and there’s that bit of crunch from the toasted pecans and more sweetness from […]