Sherry Shallot Warm Brussels Sprouts Slaw From Rachael Ray Recipes

GET AHEAD ON T-DAY: RACH'S MAKE-AHEAD BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing, place ingredients in a Mason jar or plastic tub, shake to combine and adjust salt and pepper
• Refrigerate up to 1 week
• Clean and dry Brussels leaves and store in plastic food storage bag
• Toast and cool nuts and place in small food storage bag
• Place cranberries in deli tub or bowl and add ¼ cup hot water and orange liqueur, cover and store up to 1 week; drain to serve
• To serve, combine the leaves with nuts, fruit and seeds, then dress and toss

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Brown bacon in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add extra-virgin olive oil to the pan, 1 turn. Add shallots to the pan and saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts and coat in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook Brussels sprouts 2 to 3 minutes to begin to soften, then add broth. Bring broth to a bubble, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 10 minutes, until tender. Transfer sprouts to a serving dish with a slotted spoon and top with cooked bacon bits.

RACHAEL RAY'S BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Brown bacon.
• When crisp, remove bacon from pan and drain fat.
• Add the olive oil and shallots and saute 1-2 minutes.
• When shallots are tender, add brussels sprouts and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium high heat until they are soft.
• Add broth and bring to a boil.
• Cover pan and turn heat down to medium low.
• Cook for 10 minutes or until tender.
• Top with bacon and serve.

CRISPY ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, toss together brussels sprouts, shallots, olive oil and salt. Evenly divide brussels sprouts mixture between two rimmed 13-by-18-inch baking sheets, spreading everything into one layer. Top with thyme sprigs.
• Roast, stirring once, until brussels sprouts and shallots are tender, golden and lightly charred in spots, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together garlic, Worcestershire and lemon juice.
• As soon as brussels sprouts emerge from oven, immediately drizzle with Worcestershire dressing, tossing to combine. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice, or Worcestershire if needed. Top with grated Parmesan if you like and serve immediately.