A Hate Love Realtionship

Growing up my mom unfortunately ruined me on many vegetables. Maybe in order to get a quick meal on the table, she often boiled, or over boiled broccoli, cauliflower, lima beans and brussels sprouts. They were often served with a bright colored cheese sauce. Thus began my dislike of these vegetables.

At Christmas I like to try new and different recipes for dinner. This year it was a twist on the classic turkey, stuffing and potatoes. Looking for a green vegetable to serve, I went through a culinary textbook and decided on an old nemesis- brussels sprouts, sans cheese sauce.

I have to save I have fallen in love with these brussels sprouts. I had 3 helpings for dinner. Try them, try them, you may like them.

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook brussels sprouts till three-fourths done. Then promptly removed and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Trim ends and slice in half. In a large skillet render 3 slices of chopped bacon. Add sprouts and 2-3 tablespoons butter. Cook sprouts till golden and browned. Add 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts. Drizzle with a little more butter if needed.