Brussel Sprout Derangement Syndrome
We were having this big family reunion and my mother decided she was going to make several brussel sprout casseroles for the dinner. The thing is I don’t like brussel sprouts, but if I have to, yeah, I’ll eat them. I talked to my mother and tried to get her to make her amazing kugel, a noodle casserole that is out of this world. You see the problem with brussel sprouts is that not many people like them, but people love some kugel. My mom argued, and rightly so, that the brussel sprout casserole was much better for people and, that if given a chance, they’d really like it. She acquiesced a bit and added some small pieces of chicken the her brussel sprout casserole. It wasn’t kugel, but it was an attempt in the right direction.
The family reunion came and her brussel sprout casserole wasn’t much of a hit. Yeah, the casserole dishes were empty, but I swear most of the plates were full when thrown in the trash. You know what everyone loved; they loved the chips and dip. You know the chips with the ridges and the fresh onion dip made with the fattiest sour cream. Man, everyone loved that. Yeah, they knew it wasn’t good for them, but they were tired of my mom saying, “Eat the brussel sprouts, they’re good for you.”
Tags: Brussel Sprouts
I get it “eat your brussel sprout” is a metaphor. We live in a stupid country, and if our future success depends on us getting less stupid, then we are screwed. What do I win?
Chips and dip are fine for a party, but you can’t eat like that every day.
LOL! You’re a clever one!
There is no winning only dire times ahead. Thank the gods we live in Delaware as we will always have Joe. The other 49 states won’t. Think about that.
I always look for the chocolates
Problem is they’re only going to get the airplane-snack-size, 0.75-ounce bag of chips.
I love Brussel Sprouts… I think your mom and I would get along swimmingly, from a “family dinner/food consumption” standpoint at least!
The trick is to roast the Brussels…
^^^…with bacon. There has to be bacon too. I love Brussel sprouts!
Roast in olive oil until they caramelize. So good
Casandra_m, bacon solves all problems.
Shred the sprouts. Sautee with olive oil (garlic, and red pepper if inclined). In the meantime select a nice balsamic vinegar. Reduce down and toss with sprouts. Very simple and delicious.
Note: Do not add sugar to the balsamic reduction. Some people like to go overboard on the sweetness.