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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Sprouts And Spuds


I have added Brussel sprouts to my garden this year; it will be my first time planting them. I have always loved them so it will be especially nice to enjoy them fresh picked right from my own back yard. Brussel sprouts can be prepared in a hundred different ways from simple to over the top and turn out delicious every time. I like this recipe because it reminds me a little of the English bubble and squeak (cabbage and mashed potatoes). I guess you could mash this up and pretty much have the same thing either way it is just good eating made simple.

Brussel Sprouts and New Potatoes

About a dozen sm. red potatoes  washed and quartered
A dozen or so Brussels sprouts, trimmed with X cut in stem for quicker cooking
Tablespoon of butter
Tablespoon of olive oil
3/4 c. of chicken broth or water
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Place Brussel sprouts and potatoes in large sauté pan with olive oil and butter set to medium high heat. Once sprouts and potatoes are nicely coated with the butter and oil add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes then lower heat, cover and let simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. Turn off heat, add salt, pepper, herbs and onion tops, give it a good stir and serve.

The addition of crumbled bacon or a dollop of sour cream is a welcome touch.

7 comments:

Jeanette said...

I have never grown brussel sprouts but certainly enjoy them. When my niece was about 4 she used to call them 'dancing balls'. LOL The recipe looks good.

ValerieF said...

Oh, I'd love to grow my own sprouts! Here's my favorite recipe to prepare them: http://www.vandeflier.com/2010/03/brussel-sprouts/ give it a try, if you've grown enough!!!

~~louise~~ said...

To this day I remember my first experience growing Brussel Sprouts. So cool. For some reason, they always seemed to be even more flavorful after a light frost covered Long Island. I love Brussel Sprouts roasted but I must say, Bubble and Squeak sounds mighty tempting. I don't remember for sure, Julie but I think Brussel sprouts are like Broccoli, sometimes you get rewarded with a surprise side shoot of a harvest.

Have fun with your sprouts. Enjoy every last one. They freeze GREAT too!!!

Julie said...

Thanks Louise, that would be great to reap a little bonus harvest.

Julie said...

Thank you so much ValerieF

Julie said...

"Dancing Balls" very sweet, thank you for sharing Jeanette.

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