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Better, not bitter, when you braise Brussels sprouts
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The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
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May 9, 2007
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SHARON THOMPSON, MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
05-09-2007
Better, not bitter, when you braise Brussels sprouts -- Many cooks prepare them incorrectly
By SHARON THOMPSON, MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
Date: 05-09-2007, Wednesday
Section: FOOD
Edtion: All Editions
If we "eat with our eyes," why aren't Brussels sprouts more popular?
Cute is a word that some cooks use to describe the small vegetables that look like tiny cabbages.
But whether you like this cute vegetable probably depends on how it was prepared the first time you tasted it. They can be bitter and limp if overcooked, but if properly prepared, they have a crisp, tender and nutty flavor and make a delightful side dish.
"People ...
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