Candied Brussels Sprouts And Almonds With Amaretto Glaze Recipes

CANDIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND ALMONDS WITH AMARETTO GLAZE

Steps:

• Steam Brussels sprouts in champagne till tender-crisp about 5 minutes. Remove brussels sprouts leaving the champange in the pot.
• Add honey, Amaretto, and pepper flakes reduce by half.
• Whisk in butter and cornstarch slurry.
• Toss in nuts.
• Toss the cooked Brussels sprouts in the candied nut mixture.
• Season with salt.

ORANGE GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• With paring knife, make a small X in the stem end of each brussel sprout. In a large pot of boiling water, cookd the sprouts until crisp tender, about 7 minutes. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, warm the oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and swirl in the pan until melted, about 2 minutes.
• Add the vinegar, orange juice, thyme, salt, pepper and the drained sprouts, and continue cooking until the sprouts are richly glazed, about 5 minutes.

GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CARROTS WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cook sprouts in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Add carrots and cook for another 4 minutes.
• Drain above.
• In a large skillet heat butter with brown sugar and lemon juice.
• Add sprouts and carrots and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are glazed.
• Taste for salt and pepper.
• Toss with chives and toasted almonds.