Brussels Sprouts

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store
with a bag full of the tiny morsels and was wondering if y'all have
any other ways of preparing and serving them. We are thinking of
serving them tonite with turkey cutlets smothered in cranberry sauce
(with the whole berries), and a nice blush wine.

I cut them in halves or quarters, depending on how big they are. Dice
up some bacon and render it, add some minced garlic, some diced onion,
and then the sprouts. Saute until tender with a little caramelization.
Splash with some lemon or lime juice or a balsamic or flavored vinegar
and serve.

On Thu 23 Feb 2006 01:32:36p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it J. Eric
Durbin?

Quoted message said:

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store
with a bag full of the tiny morsels and was wondering if y'all have
any other ways of preparing and serving them. We are thinking of
serving them tonite with turkey cutlets smothered in cranberry sauce
(with the whole berries), and a nice blush wine.

I cut them in halves or quarters, depending on how big they are. Dice
up some bacon and render it, add some minced garlic, some diced onion,
and then the sprouts. Saute until tender with a little caramelization.
Splash with some lemon or lime juice or a balsamic or flavored vinegar
and serve.

Also very good roasted with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

"Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store
with a bag full of the tiny morsels and was wondering if y'all have
any other ways of preparing and serving them. We are thinking of
serving them tonite with turkey cutlets smothered in cranberry sauce
(with the whole berries), and a nice blush wine.

Thanks in advance,

Ray
Austin, TX
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Trim and parboil until partially cooked, about 5 min. Put in a baking dish
with melted butter, salt, pepper. Bake at 350, covered, until crispy-done.

--
Peter Aitken

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Quoted message said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store
with a bag full of the tiny morsels and was wondering if y'all have
any other ways of preparing and serving them. We are thinking of
serving them tonite with turkey cutlets smothered in cranberry sauce
(with the whole berries), and a nice blush wine.

Thanks in advance,

Ray
Austin, TX
==

You probably don't have any caraway seeds on hand, but for next time, get
some. Bruise/crush maybe 1/2 teaspoon in a mortar & pestle, or a small food
processor. Warm them gently in some butter, along with a couple of cloves of
finely minced garlic. Steam the sprouts, drain well, and then toss with the
butter. Sounds odd, tastes outrageous, assuming you like caraway.

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Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store

Why the milk? Color me Curious.
"The wife, huh." Is that like "The dog?"
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 2-19-2006, Yummy! and church review. :-)

On Thu 23 Feb 2006 03:41:39p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Melba's
Jammin'?

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store

Why the milk? Color me Curious.
"The wife, huh." Is that like "The dog?"

Years ago when I shared an apartment, my roommate cooked them this way. He
said the milk made them less bitter and reduced the strong odor.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

.. He

Quoted message said:

said the milk ..... reduced the strong odor.
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

Is that before or after they are cooked?
Dee Dee

On Thu 23 Feb 2006 04:06:15p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Dee Randall?

Quoted message said:

. He

Quoted message said:

said the milk ..... reduced the strong odor.
Wayne Boatwright o¿o ____________________

Is that before or after they are cooked?
Dee Dee

Cooked with milk and water.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

On Thu 23 Feb 2006 01:25:19p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Ray S. &
Nayda Katzaman?

Quoted message said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store
with a bag full of the tiny morsels and was wondering if y'all have
any other ways of preparing and serving them. We are thinking of
serving them tonite with turkey cutlets smothered in cranberry sauce
(with the whole berries), and a nice blush wine.

Thanks in advance,

I like them oven-roasted 'til they're just beginning to brown nicely. Tossed
or brushed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store

Why the milk? Color me Curious.
"The wife, huh." Is that like "The dog?"
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 2-19-2006, Yummy! and church review. :-)

===
The milk, it's a tradition - my father did them that way, and on my wife's side
they did the same, so we kinda tagged along. The "wife" on the other hand, usually
refers to me as "my room mate." After 36 years of marriage, anything we call each
other seems to be OK as long as we don't refer to each other as "the old lady or old
man."

Cheers, now go cook something,

Ray
Austin, TX
===

In article <[email hidden]>,

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman said:

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store

Why the milk? Color me Curious.
"The wife, huh." Is that like "The dog?"
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 2-19-2006, Yummy! and church review.
:-)

===
The milk, it's a tradition - my father did them that way, and on my
wife's side they did the same, so we kinda tagged along.

Fine, but what are the benefits of cooking them in milk?

Quoted message said:

Cheers, now go cook something,

Me go cook something? Supper's over. I'm pretty much done cooking for
tonight, thanks.
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 2-19-2006, Yummy! and church review. :-)

On Thu 23 Feb 2006 06:37:38p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Melba's
Jammin'?

Quoted message said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman said:

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,
"Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" <[email hidden]> wrote:

> I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half
> a cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery
> store

Why the milk? Color me Curious.
"The wife, huh." Is that like "The dog?" --
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 2-19-2006, Yummy! and church
review.
:-)

===
The milk, it's a tradition - my father did them that way, and on my
wife's side they did the same, so we kinda tagged along.

Fine, but what are the benefits of cooking them in milk?

Quoted message said:

Cheers, now go cook something,

Me go cook something? Supper's over. I'm pretty much done cooking for
tonight, thanks.

You apprently didn't read my post.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

Wayne Boatwright said:

On Thu 23 Feb 2006 01:25:19p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Ray S. &
Nayda Katzaman?

Quoted message said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store
with a bag full of the tiny morsels and was wondering if y'all have
any other ways of preparing and serving them. We are thinking of
serving them tonite with turkey cutlets smothered in cranberry sauce
(with the whole berries), and a nice blush wine.

Thanks in advance,

I like them oven-roasted 'til they're just beginning to brown nicely. Tossed
or brushed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o

Love them roasted, but my favorite brussel sprouts treatment is to boil
until just tender, drain well, then toss in browned butter with a good
squeeze of lemon, a bit of finely grated zest, and a couple of grinds
of black pepper. That's how I convinced my Sprouts hating husband that
they didn't have to be the deadly awful overcooked veggies of his
youth. Loves 'em now.

Nancy T

On Thu 23 Feb 2006 11:17:05p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it
ntantiques?

Quoted message said:

Wayne Boatwright said:

On Thu 23 Feb 2006 01:25:19p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Ray S.
& Nayda Katzaman?

Quoted message said:

I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store
with a bag full of the tiny morsels and was wondering if y'all have
any other ways of preparing and serving them. We are thinking of
serving them tonite with turkey cutlets smothered in cranberry sauce
(with the whole berries), and a nice blush wine.

Thanks in advance,

I like them oven-roasted 'til they're just beginning to brown nicely.
To ssed or brushed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o

Love them roasted, but my favorite brussel sprouts treatment is to boil
until just tender, drain well, then toss in browned butter with a good
squeeze of lemon, a bit of finely grated zest, and a couple of grinds
of black pepper. That's how I convinced my Sprouts hating husband that
they didn't have to be the deadly awful overcooked veggies of his
youth. Loves 'em now.

Nancy T

I've done that, too, and they're delicious. Never thought of using the
zest, but I'll give that a try.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman said:

Melba's Jammin said:

In article <[email hidden]>,
"Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" <[email hidden]> wrote:

>I usually boil them in water with some butter, salt and about half a
>cup of regular milk. The wife just came in from the grocery store

Why the milk? Color me Curious.
"The wife, huh." Is that like "The dog?"
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 2-19-2006, Yummy! and church review.
:-)

===
The milk, it's a tradition - my father did them that way, and on my
wife's side they did the same, so we kinda tagged along.

Fine, but what are the benefits of cooking them in milk?

Quoted message said:

Cheers, now go cook something,

Me go cook something? Supper's over. I'm pretty much done cooking for
tonight, thanks.

Barbara, The Brussel sprouts of my childhood were tougher and tasted
more of cabbage. They were cooked in milk, because it was believed
that the milk made the sprouts softer and neutralized strong cabbage
taste. I have no idea whether it really worked. I could never figure
out whether I hated the taste of milk or cabbage more.