Festive side: No. 1
Because we had pancetta, chestnuts and parsley that needed to be used in the fridge we thought we’d try out our first festive side of the season. The result … yum! Cook 500g of brussels sprouts in...
View ArticleCreamy baked Brussels sprouts with stilton
Each time we see this recipe in Nigel Slater’s Tender Vol. 1 we salivate. We had almost forgotten about Brussels sprouts after having so many over Christmas. Just as well we caught them while still in...
View ArticleButtery Sage & Onion Sprouts
Simple dishes like this show off the flavours of the ingredients so well. This is a perfect dinner party side dish. Don’t worry too much about the sprout haters – more for us!! Buttery Sage & Onion...
View ArticleSprout-fry with Sesame & Spring Onions
A stir-fry of Sprouts; Brussels & Bean. A delight and a real treat as a healthy midweek supper. Sprouts with Sesame & Spring Onions – to serve 2 (or 4 as a side) 1 tbsp sesame oil thumb-size...
View ArticleButtered Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
For those who eat brussels sprouts more than once a year. This is a gem of a dish that we’ve done a few times now and an easy feature in any winter meal. Buttered Sprouts with Pancetta – to serve 6...
View ArticleRoasted Brussel Sprouts with Shallots
This is one of the many Brussel Sprout recipes that celebrate this much maligned veg. We think that in the right dish and cooked properly they are fab and roasting them with shallots brings out great...
View ArticleIn defence of sprouts…
Many sprout recipes claim to be able to convert sprout-haters. Not so, they are a lost cause and not worth wasting your Brussels on. The vinaigrette dressing on this unusual sprout dish makes this more...
View ArticleButtered Sprouts with Chestnuts & Bacon
Sprouts are not just for Christmas and indeed should be eaten throughout the frosty months in our opinion. We particularly like this recipe with butter, bacon bits and chestnuts – a sprout-lovers...
View ArticleBrussel Sprouts with Smoked Mozzarella & Dill
We need no encouragement to eat more Brussels sprouts, but we will certainly be making this dish again from Nigel Slater’s Greenfeast. It is super indulgent and would work well in small portions as a...
View ArticleVegan Achari Brussels Sprout Curry
Sprouts are not just for Christmas. They’ll be around for ages yet and we love them. This is also a useful dish for those choosing a spell of Veganism. Serve with yoghurt (non-dairy if you wish) and...
View ArticlePan-fried Sprouts with Soy & Hazelnuts
Here’s something different to try if you’re running out of Brussels Sprout inspiration. We’re a bit over the bacon and chestnut embellishments – they all seem a bit too Christmassy now. Pan-fried...
View ArticleBrussels Sprouts with Thai Flavours
We don’t think you can covert sprout haters, but if you do like sprouts, you will love this! Serve with steamed rice. Wine Suggestion: Albariño is not just great for seafood, its has versatility...
View ArticleBrussels Sprouts and Parmesan Salad with Lemon Dressing
We loved this dish! Bursting with flavour and the perfect wintery side salad. The leftovers were also good the next day. You can use capers instead of anchovies if you prefer. Wine suggestion: This...
View ArticleRoasted Sprouts with Hazelnuts
Sprouts are for winter, not just for Christmas. Here’s an idea to make them shine. Brussels sprouts with hazelnuts – serves 4 50g hazelnuts 450g Brussels sprouts, halved lengthways if large 4 tbsp...
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