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[Page Scrawler]

32 minutes ago, Marty said:

It just needs to be prepared correctly, bro. Same as the poor misunderstood Brussel sprout.

 

Here's a recipe I think you might like, Marty. 

Spoiler

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts

1 clove garlic (cut in half)

3 tablespoons butter (divided)

2 tablespoons minced shallots

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Dash ground nutmeg

1 cup milk or half-and-half

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Fontina cheese

1 or 2 strips of bacon (cooked and crumbled)

1/2 cup fine soft bread crumbs

 

Preparation:

1. Heat the oven to 400 F (200 C/Gas 6)

2. Cut off the core ends of the Brussels sprouts. Remove loose outer leaves and any damaged or discolored leaves. Quarter or halve the sprouts lengthwise. Rinse well under cold running water.

3. Rub a 1 to 1 1/2-quart gratin dish or baking dish with the cut side of the garlic halves. Spray with nonstick cooking spray or lightly butter the dish.

4. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

5. In a medium saucepan or saucier over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the minced shallots and saute, stirring, until then are translucent. Add the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, the pepper, and nutmeg to the saucepan and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer. Gradually stir in the milk or half-and-half. Continue cooking, stirring, until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the shredded cheese and bacon and cook, stirring until the cheese has melted.

6. Gently fold the Brussels sprouts into the sauce. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

7. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and toss with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the casserole. Bake the casserole for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the topping is nicely browned and bubbling.

 

[dughlas]

Just now, Valkyrie said:

Bacon makes everything better   

How 'bout some peas with your bacon?

[Valkyrie]

2 minutes ago, dughlas said:

How 'bout some peas with your bacon?

I stand corrected    

[Page Scrawler]

11 minutes ago, dughlas said:

And they evolve so perhaps there's hope ... that one day @Valkyrieand @Page Scrawler will enjoy mushrooms.

Don't bet your money on that horse. 

 

4 minutes ago, Valkyrie said:

Bacon makes everything better   

I have a recipe for bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts with a maple-dijon glaze that makes a nice appetizer. 

[Marty]

Nothing like a plateful of traditional boiled bacon and cabbage...

Recipe (including video):
https://www.cooksacademy.com/dublin_cooks_recipes/irish_food_and_dublin_cooking_classes/boiled_bacon_with_cabbage_and_carrots.html

 

[Headstall]

39 minutes ago, dughlas said:

My first experience with Brussel sprouts was in my late 20's. My wife found a recipe for maple glazed roasted ones and thought we should try them. She and I managed to gag down a couple each before giving up. Our son spit out his first. It was another 20+ years before I tried them again and now roasted or braised sprouts are among my favorite veggies.

I've yet to find any preparation for kale, and I've tried a few, that I find palatable.  Mum feels the same. 

I love kale in a salad. I don't understand kale haters at all, but to each his own.  

[Headstall]

28 minutes ago, dughlas said:

Dame Diana Rigg has died at age 82 ... RIP Mrs Peel.

I loved her, way better than kale. She was sooooo cool.  

[Headstall]

28 minutes ago, Bucket1 said:

Back to bed for me 

Night, B.  

[Headstall]

Doing a first read through of my new story... up to Chapter 10 so far, and continuity is pretty good.  

[Marty]

Heading out for the evening. Voluntary work. Probably not be back for another 5 hours or so (close to midnight, my time).

Later, gang!

[Page Scrawler]

6 minutes ago, Marty said:

Heading out for the evening. Voluntary work. Probably not be back for another 5 hours or so (close to midnight, my time).

Later, gang!

Later, Marty!   

[Albert1434]

2 hours ago, Headstall said:

I love kale in a salad. I don't understand kale haters at all, but to each his own.  

Me to Gary I put kale in salads and I love it in potatoes au grotton with kale

[Albert1434]

We are growing Dinosaur kale 

[clochette]

23 minutes ago, Albert1434 said:

We are growing Dinosaur kale 

That's very... green  And big

[Albert1434]

I am making a Green Tomato Pie

[Albert1434]

Andean flamingos on the Salar de Uyuni salt flat in Bolivia

[Albert1434]

4 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

I am making a Green Tomato Pie

Funny this pie came out tasting just like apples

[Bucket1]

18 hours ago, Valkyrie said:

Bacon makes everything better   

[Bucket1]

14 hours ago, clochette said:

That's very... green  And big

But you can feed it to dinosaurs

[Marty]

14 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

I am making a Green Tomato Pie

 

 

10 hours ago, Albert1434 said:

Funny this pie came out tasting just like apples

Apparently, at least according to this website, green tomato pie is also sometimes called mock apple pie.

The only thing I've ever made from green tomatoes has been chutney.

Never having tried green tomato pie, I wouldn't be able to comment on the taste. But when people refer to how something tastes they are very often referring more to the flavour (taste and smell) and texture of the food, rather than just what their taste buds tell them.

Considering traditional green tomato pie is a sweet dessert, with sugar added, it doesn't really surprise me that it may finish up "tasting" a bit like apple pie.

Personally, if I were to think about using green tomatoes in a pie, I'd probably go for a savoury pie rather than a sweet one; maybe something along the lines of the following:

https://savorva.com/red-truck-bakery-green-tomato-pie-recipe/

 

Edited September 11, 2020 by Marty
Tidying up

[dughlas]

1 hour ago, Bucket1 said:

Except apparently peas ...

[dughlas]

18 minutes ago, Marty said:

 

Apparently, at least according to this website, green tomato pie is also sometimes called mock apple pie.

The only thing I've ever made from green tomatoes has been chutney.

Never having tried green tomato pie, I wouldn't be able to comment on the taste. But when people refer to how something tastes they are very often referring more to the flavour (taste and smell) and texture of the food, rather than just what their taste buds tell them.

Considering traditional green tomato pie is a sweet dessert, with sugar added, it doesn't really surprise me that it may finish up "tasting" a bit like apple pie.

Personally, if I were to think about using green tomatoes in a pie, I'd probably go for a savoury pie rather than a sweet one; maybe something along the lines of the following:

https://savorva.com/red-truck-bakery-green-tomato-pie-recipe/

 

Is it awful of me me to say I'll skip the pie but take the pie plate?

[clochette]

1 hour ago, Bucket1 said:

But you can feed it to dinosaurs

I can have a pet dinosaur?!

[Marty]

57 minutes ago, dughlas said:

Is it awful of me me to say I'll skip the pie but take the pie plate?

Certainly! 

I'll eat your slice.

[clochette]

Oh joy I've just sent a group email to my uncle's and my aunt. First contact with her since I called her to tell her her sister had passed away and she started saying how my mom had been mean and bitchy to her when I announced mom had clearly stated she didn't want her sister at her death bed and funeral. I'd hung up on her. The day of the funeral she'd text me saying how she was think of me in this sad day (not my dad and brother!) like she hadn't insulted my mom just 4 days ago 

Edited September 11, 2020 by clochette