Mashed Potatoes N Brussels Sprouts Recipes

MASHED POTATOES 'N' BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, place 1/2 in. of water and brussels sprouts in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until tender. , Drain potatoes, sprouts and garlic; cool slightly. Place in a food processor; cover and process for 1-2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and process just until blended. Transfer to a serving bowl.

CREAMY POTATO-BRUSSELS SPROUTS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and cook for 5 minutes more. Drain.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
• Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Beat eggs in a separate bowl until foamy, 2 to 3 minutes, and generously season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in Cheddar cheese. Fold in whipped cream.
• Place drained potatoes and Brussels sprouts in the prepared baking dish. Cover evenly with egg-cream mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, 25 to 35 minutes.

PORK CHOPS WITH MASHED POTATOES, BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND A MUSHROOM MADEIRA SAUCE

Steps:

• For the Brussels sprouts: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and blanch until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
• Heat a saute pan to medium-high heat and add the oil followed by the onions and garlic. Sweat the onions and garlic for a few minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts and sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Deglaze with the chicken stock and then swirl in the butter. Reserve.
• For the mashed potatoes: In a large pot filled with water, add the potatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander and transfer them back to the pot. Add the cream, butter and salt and pepper to taste and mash until smooth. Reserve.
• For the mushroom madeira sauce: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Add the onions and sweat for a few minutes. Add the mushrooms and thyme and cook over medium-high heat until slightly caramelized. Deglaze the pan with the Madeira and cook out the alcohol for about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and reduce by a third. Lower the heat, add the demi-glace and simmer until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the pork chops: Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and pepper. Add some oil to a hot saute pan and sear the chops for about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F, another 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, drain off any excess oil and deglaze with the Madeira, leaving the pork in the pan. Return to the heat and cook off the alcohol for about 2 minutes. Reserve.
• To create the plate: Place some mashed potatoes on the center of each plate. Follow with some Brussels sprouts. Place a pork chop on top and spoon sauce all over.

MASHED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PARMESAN AND CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 175 C or 350°F.
• Clean up the sprouts by removing any outside leaves that look a bit old and then parboil them in unsalted water for about 4-6 minutes.
• Drain and put in a food processor, along with the cream and some salt and pepper.
• Whizz for about 20 seconds until they're just roughly chopped but not a purée.
• Stir in the parmesan, leaving a bit aside.
• Put in an ovenproof dish and sprinkle the remaining parmesan over the top.
• Bake until the top gets a fine, crunchy crust.

GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes, adding the red onions during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Remove with a slotted spoon; blot dry with paper towels.
• Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Return the pot of water to a boil; add the Brussels sprouts and cook until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice water. Stir a few times until cooled, then drain the Brussels sprouts; blot dry with paper towels. (The vegetables can be prepared to this point up to 2 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thyme, vinegar and honey and bring to a simmer. Add the vegetables and toss until glazed and heated through, about 3 minutes, adding a few tablespoons of water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the parsley.