Here is how Brussels Sprouts grow. Pay attention:

[Captain Hilts]

Take one of these stalks home for the Thanksgiving holiday and you're sure to be welcomed with open arms!

Here is a site that can answer most of your questions about brussels sprouts:

http://homeideas.howstuffworks.com/vegetable-gardening/how-to-grow-brussels-sprouts.htm

[yawnmaster]

1. they look like cabbage tumors...

and taste like it too.

[Wapsie B]

3. Yeah I know. If they didn't taste like brussel sprouts they wouldn't be half bad.

[ThomWV]

45. +1

[Graybeard]

2. Mmmm. Best veggie ever invented.

More brussels sprouts please.:9

[Captain Hilts]

5. That much more for the rest of us, eh? nt

[hippywife]

37. I totally agree!

They are my all time favorites. :hi:

[Z_I_Peevey]

59. Yessir, a big bowl of buttered

Brussels Sprouts. That's good eatin.

[Captain Hilts]

60. Good to see another person who knows how to live right!

[pscot]

85. Or you can slatther cheese sauce

all over them.

[Captain Hilts]

86. That sounds good, but I think it's kind of cheating. EVERYTHING is good with a cheese sauce!

But, if it helps introduce people to the delights of brussels sprouts, I guess I'm all 'for' it.

[Z_I_Peevey]

109. I make refrigerator pickles from them, also.

With brine from pepperocini--mixed with baby corn, sliced zucchini and yellow squash and other veggies--makes a terrific hot mix.

[Odin2005]

95. The funny thing is that they WERE invented.

Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower are all the result of 1000s of years of genetic modification by humans, AKA "breeding". their ancestor is an unspectacular Old World weed.

[Captain Hilts]

104. The Broccoli family that produces the James Bond movies is the family that did it. nt

[HopeHoops]

4. I've grown them. Frost makes them slightly sweet.

Steamed with fresh lemon - mmmmmm.

[Captain Hilts]

6. Oh, man, you know how to live right!!!

[TZ]

7. I've seen them grow in my moms garden. Freaky

However since the time she tried to make me eat them agaisnt my wishes and.....:puke: and then my two sisters...:puke: . Last time they were ever served to us...:rofl: The smell still nauseates me.

[Captain Hilts]

8. Okay, granted, they look like Klingon food-try them again! This recipe promises to convert doubters

Golden Crusted Brussels Sprouts:

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/goldencrusted-brussels-sprouts-recipe.html

Enjoy! Let me know how this works for you!

[TZ]

46. Sorry Captain

But there is no way I'm ever eating those disgusting things ever again..:)

[Captain Hilts]

49. Well, I'll admit, Tastee Diner doesn't do a good job on them, but I just ate some roasted ones...

not bad! A little vinegar. Pretty good.

Oh well. Different strokes for different folks. That much more for me!

[Odin2005]

96. That looks DELICIOUS!!!

:D

[yawnmaster]

9. Here is a great chicken recipe for brussel sprouts.

1 cup brussel sprouts
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
2 cups buttermilk
3lb fryer chicken

mix the salts and peppers into the flour.
Soak the chicken overnight in the buttermilk.
put the chicken pieces in a bag with the flour and shake.
Fry chicken pieces in oil in medium heat with frying pan, turning, until golden brown.
Salt/pepper chicken to taste and serve hot.

delicious!

[Captain Hilts]

10. Hey - that's not nice!!!

[joeybee12]

11. Reminds me of the Monty Python game show, Prejuidice...

...they were trying to come up with a deragatory term for the Belgians...one option was The Sprouts.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

12. It's a very interesting-looking plant.

You could spray-paint them with that gold paint and make nice Christmas decorations. Just don't eat the damn things; they taste like rotting garbage.

[txwhitedove]

13. Wow. Yummy baby cabbages!

[ChicagoSuz219]

75. Exactly! We like them w/breadcrumbs... mmmm... yummy!! nt

[Captain Hilts]

89. I've got some sprouts to prepare AND some breadcrumbs - thanks for the tip!

[Captain Hilts]

91. Okay, I tried them with breadcrumbs. I steamed them a bit, sateed in butter then

added the breadcrumbs. Is that how I should have done it?

[ChicagoSuz219]

98. That's fine... how'd you like them? nt

[ChicagoSuz219]

99. I should've added I saute the breadcrumbs in olive oil, pepper, garlic salt & parsley 'til brown..nt

[Captain Hilts]

100. I did enjoy it, but I don't think as much as I should have. Browning them first is a good

idea. I might try that this afternoon with the last of the Sprout tree I was given.

Brown 'em first. Will do. I wrote that late and can't believe how I typed sauted!

A report will follow.

[ChicagoSuz219]

105. Great! Now, I want some... LOL nt

[ChicagoSuz219]

106. PS When you're done with your 'tree'...

...you can even make them w/frozen brussel sprouts. I always keep a package in the freezer. The plain ones, not the ones that come in butter already...

[Captain Hilts]

107. Speaking of 'tree', someone here suggested that the tall thing is the 'brussel' and the little

toy cabbages that we all love, the 'sprouts'. I wonder...

I AM going to try this, perhaps tonight.

No, I don't buy the pre-buttered ones either. I can do that myself.

[ChicagoSuz219]

108. Maybe... anyone speak German? nt

[trof]

14. Simmer them in apple juice.

yum
:-)

[petronius]

40. That does sound interesting - do you just simmer until they're tender?

I've really only ever steamed them...

[trof]

44. Yep, just al dente.

[crim son]

15. I used to grow them when I had the massive vegetable gardens.

Totally cool, aren't they?
edited for typo

[Captain Hilts]

16. I'm pleased that so many DUers know how to live right and appreciate this unfairly maligned plant!

[crim son]

23. Me too!

Suddenly I'm craving brussels sprouts...

[Captain Hilts]

24. Okay, the secret question - everyone else don't look here

Are you from England/Scotland/Ireland/Wales?

Are either of your parents?

[crim son]

42. Neither of my parents. I think the closest to any of those I get

would be a great-grandparent from Scotland. We're mainly Scandinavian and German.

[AsahinaKimi]

17. Looks like a green cluster bomb

:nuke::hide::nuke:

[yawnmaster]

18. They fit just right in a slingshot and hurt just the right amount when you hit someone! eom

[Captain Hilts]

19. There are starving people in Armenia that would love a brussel sprout to eat! They're not ammo!!!

[yawnmaster]

21. I can't shoot them THAT far. plus I think you can still eat them after playing with them...

might even make em taste better!

[Midlodemocrat]

20. Bring. Back. Mookie.

I saw a license plate the other day that said 'Mets 87'.

Hmmm. A year too late, perchance?

[Captain Hilts]

22. Ouch!!! A year FAR too late! The pitching collapsed that year. I'm rooting for the Phils

tonight. Yes, it kind of hurts, but I have a lot of friends from Philly.

GOOD to see you Midlo!

[applegrove]

25. I suddently like Brussel Sprouts. I don't know why except I've had them alot lately.

I guess it is just my adult taste buds taking over from my childhood ones. At 44.

[Captain Hilts]

30. Wow! But, hey, you're still young enough for a "youthful indiscretion" a la Henry Hyde - Welcome to

the Brussel Sprout fan club!

Here's a 'welcome' basket:

[elshiva]

26. I love Brussel Sprouts!

:9

[Captain Hilts]

53. Elshiva, you are now among friends. We're 'here' for you. nt

[bluethruandthru]

27. Yum! Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the best.

Clean, cut them in half, toss in olive oil, put in a shallow pan in a 425 degree oven, turn after 10 minutes, roast another 5 to 10 minutes until they are as brown and crispy as you like. Season to taste.

[Captain Hilts]

29. Okay - I'll be doing that tomorrow. A friend gave me a BS tower - enough BSs for

4 BS-loving people.

But I'm just one person.

I'll give you a report!

[bluethruandthru]

31. Even my brussels sprouts-hating husband likes them roasted.

I'll bet I could polish off a tower! :)

[Captain Hilts]

32. I won't cook them when my room mate is around - so my time to prepare them

is somewhat circumscribed.

[Captain Hilts]

48. i just did this. I added a little B vinegar as suggested elsewhere. Nice! I did it in the toaster

oven and it worked out great. They really varied in sizes, so I was a little concerned, but the small ones ended up crispy and the other ones less so. Really nice!

[bluethruandthru]

61. The balsamic vinegar sounds like a great idea.

I'm trying that next time. I'm glad you liked them!

[Captain Hilts]

65. We might have to have Maryland DU Brussels Sprouts meet-up!

[bluethruandthru]

78. Sounds good to me! n/t

[blogslut]

28. I had no idea

I love Brussels Sprouts.

[LostInAnomie]

33. So what is the whole plant called? A Brussel?

[Captain Hilts]

101. I missed this early on. That's a REALLY good question! I don't know. nt

[dysfunctional press]

34. they also keep going after the frost...

we've harvested the ones in our garden into december.

[Captain Hilts]

38. In Illinois? That's pretty amazing!

[dysfunctional press]

41. we're still getting broccoli, too.

and there have been several heavy frosts so far.
this october was one of only 3 to never hit 70 degrees all month, for as long as they've been keeping records.(provided it doesn't make it there tomorrow- high 60's are forecast.)

[Duer 157099]

35. I used to buy them like that in the store

Can't recall which store, but they'd sell the whole stalk.

Mmmm roasted brussel sprouts! Toss 'em with some reduced balsamic vinegar, little bit of butter to smoothe it out... fresh ground pepper...

[Captain Hilts]

39. Reduced balsamic...interesting! I'll bet that's good!

[Kali]

36. yum

with lots of butter and a pinch of garlic salt:9

[mwooldri]

43. Reminds me of that old joke... what's the difference between Brussels Sprouts and Boogers?

You can't get the kids to eat the Brussels Sprouts.

Though I should rephrase that to "most kids" - my son loves them. Mushrooms on the other hand are his pet hate.

[Captain Hilts]

56. Well, my family is English, too. So we think that's why we like them. I can

understand the dislike of mushrooms. They're pretty flavorless, but awfully weird-looking and...SLIMEY!

[Wapsie B]

47. I actually tried that recipe yesterday and it wasn't half bad.

Although I did add some minced garlic to the heated oil before putting in the sprouts. The next time I cook 'em I'll use my wok to steam them tender after sauteing them. That's the only change I'd made to this preparation. Otherwise they do not taste like the smelly mess that comes after you boil these little green turds.

[Captain Hilts]

50. I might try this with the added garlic tomorrow. I did olive oil and vinegar today. Good stuff!

[Bertha Venation]

51. That is COOL!

Cool, man!

[Captain Hilts]

54. Pretty weird, huh? Take one home for the holidays. They might hit you with it, but you'll

get a reaction and a Thanksgiving memory to treasure.

[Bertha Venation]

57. I think it would be fun to take one to Mrs. V.'s family for Christmas.

I don't know if anyone but me would eat them. It would be fun to watch Brayden, three years old, try to crack one off the stalk. I wonder if he'd just bite it like an apple. What am I saying, I know he would. And just watch his face . . . :rofl:

So maybe I'll try to find one. :7

[Captain Hilts]

58. Mine was bought in Maryland, so the time is right!

[Sanity Claws]

52. Is the top thing edible too?

The top part looks like a cabbage.

[Captain Hilts]

55. I was wondering the same thing. It LOOKs edible, but these are Brussel Sprouts we're talking about

so, I have no idea. But it does look like a decorative cabbage or something.

[FarLeftRage]

62. Why, I am eating some right now!

Parboiled in water, with salt and butter on them.

[Captain Hilts]

66. They're a GREAT butter delivery device, aren't they? nt

[FarLeftRage]

69. Yes, they certainly are...

N/T

[AsahinaKimi]

63. It still looks like a GREEN CLUSTER BOMB!!

[Captain Hilts]

67. Shit! You're right!!! Whoa!

[mnhtnbb]

64. hubby ordered brussels sprouts tonight for dinner--at a restaurant!

[Captain Hilts]

68. Oh, my. Are you okay with that? Were they cooked evenly? How were they prepared?

[mnhtnbb]

88. He loves brussel sprouts and used to grow them in our backyard.

He may grow them again next year in a garden he's talked about starting.

The ones he ordered tonight were cooked with bacon.

I order eggplant when we go out because he doesn't like it so I don't usually cook it at home;
he orders brussel sprouts because I don't like them and won't cook them at home!

[Captain Hilts]

90. Isn't social reciprocity great! So, sprouts have helped your marriage!

I'm with him. Eggplant is too slimy for me.

It's great that you do this! May you have many years of sprouts/eggplant 'dates'!

I've no doubt this social reciprocity has appeared elsewhere in your marriage. It sounds like he's a 'keeper'!

[debbierlus]

70. Yeck. Bleckah. Ick. Ewwwwwww.

Not much of a brussel sprout fan.

[Captain Hilts]

73. How many vegetables could you be harvesting in your backyard this weekend? Broccoli, or...

Brussels sprouts!

THIS could be a scene from YOUR backyard THIS weekend!



A tower of Brussels Sprouts makes a great holiday gift.

Think of the pride you'll feel as your kin say, "X, you really shouldn't have!"

[debbierlus]

84. LOL funny!

You really, really, really SHOULDN'T have!

[KT2000]

71. this is how my local store

sells them. When you can get them still on the stalk - they are much fresher!

[Captain Hilts]

74. And makes an impressive host/hostess gift!

[valerief]

72. Way, way cool! Great veggie, too. nt

[astral]

76. I love Brussels Sprouts too.

Got some in the fridge right now, as a matter of fact. Love 'em swimming in melted butter.

I have to admit I haven't seen them growing. Are the leaves opened at the top good to eat steamed too?

[Captain Hilts]

77. You are among friends, astral. I don't know if the upper leaves are edible. I would assume so.

Perhaps they're kind of bitter?

Others have asked this question and no one seems to have an answer. I might call or e-mail an extension service to see if they know.

Keep enjoying brussels sprouts!

[DainBramaged]

79. 'Sprouts sautted in butter with a hint on onion, YUMYUMYUM

[Captain Hilts]

80. You're the first person here to mention onions - Interesting!!

[DainBramaged]

81. Onyums and me is like two peas in a pod.........

a little pepper with the sprouts, heaven..........

[Captain Hilts]

82. Hey - CAREFUL there! Don't bring peas into this. It's a Brussels Sprouts thread! No hijacking!

[DainBramaged]

83. HAHAHAHAHA

:fistbump:

[Captain Hilts]

92. I let you slide on the reference to onions, but I had to draw a line with peas!

[MineralMan]

87. Mmmm....Brussels Sprouts.

Eentsy Beentsy cabbages. Steamed with a little butter and salt and pepper. Food of the deities.

[lildreamer316]

93. I just started roasting them in a bit of EVOO, pepper and salt.

Great snack!

[Captain Hilts]

102. Thanks to folks like you, I'm now solidly on the roasting bandwagon. I'm from an English

family and they were always served with the shit boiled out of them.

So, the roasting is a really nice change of pace!

[Odin2005]

94. I LOVE Brussels sprouts, best veggie ever!

put some salt, pepper, and butter on then and they are a perfect side or snack. YUM!!!

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

97. I'm bullish on kudzu. It's going places!

:headbang:

[Captain Hilts]

103. FLAG ON THE PLAY: This is a Brussels Sprouts thread. This is your only warning....

take your talk of other plants and start your own thread!

I had to warn DainBramaged, and now I'm warning you!