Brussels Sprouts And Pearl Onions In Horseradish Cream Recipes

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PEARL ONIONS, ALMONDS & CURRANTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, toast the almonds over medium-low heat, stirring often, until golden brown, about 6 min. Place nuts in a small bowl and set aside. Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 tbsp (15 mL) of butter to skillet. Add pearl onions, cut side down, and cook until golden-brown, about 3 min. Place in a large bowl and set aside. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) of butter to skillet, add half the Brussels sprouts, cut side down, and cook until golden-brown, about 5 min. Place in bowl with onions. Repeat for remaining Brussels sprouts.
• Add chicken broth, currants and marmalade to skillet and cook, stirring, 1 min. Add onions and Brussels sprouts back to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts are tender and coated with marmalade glaze, about 5 min. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle almonds overtop and gently toss.

ROASTED SPROUTS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Tip the onions and sprouts onto a baking sheet, drizzle on the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss.
• Roast until the vegetables are browned and heated through, about 40 minutes. Garnish with the parsley before serving.

SAUTéED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON & ONIONS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. If sprouts are very small, cut in half; otherwise cut into quarters. Cook the sprouts until barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until brown but not crisp, 3 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan.
• Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft but not browned, reducing the heat if necessary, about 4 minutes. Stir in thyme (or savory) sprigs, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, add the Brussels sprouts, and cook, tossing or stirring occasionally, until tender and warmed through, about 3 minutes. Remove the herb sprigs. Add the bacon, thyme (or savory) leaves and lemon juice, if using, and toss.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND PEARL ONIONS

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute bacon until it renders its fat and bacon is crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• To the fat remaining in the pan, add Brussels sprouts. Let them sit in the hot pan without stirring for 2-3 minutes, until they are nicely browned. Turn over and repeat.
• Add pearl onions, butter and wine. Cover and cook about 15 minutes. Return bacon to pan and add red wine vinegar. Season to taste.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND PEARL ONIONS IN HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• Cook onions in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Using large strainer, transfer onions to bowl; set aside to cool. Return water to boil; add more salt. Add brussels sprouts and boil until just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well; cool. Peel onions, leaving core intact. Cut brussels sprouts in half through root end. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Combine vegetables in medium bowl; cover and chill.)
• Whisk 3 tablespoons horseradish, flour, and allspice in small bowl to blend; whisk in whipping cream. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped thyme and stir 30 seconds. Add vegetables and sauté until heated through, about 4 minutes. Add cream mixture and cook until vegetables are coated and cream mixture is reduced to glaze, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, adding more horseradish by 1/4 teaspoonfuls, if desired. Transfer vegetables to bowl. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.