I don't know why, but I want to like brussel sprouts...

Not diet, but delish. I'm not a sprouts lover - too many over boiled ones as a kid - but ive made these for the past 2 Christmas dinners and even after doubling the recipe this year the bowl was still emptied in no time flat.
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Servings: 4
Total time: 0:30
Source: Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Holiday Side Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 ounces paper-thin slices pancetta, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth

Partially cook the Brussels sprouts in a large pot of boiling salted water, about 4 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until beginning to crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts to the same skillet and saute until heated through and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the broth and simmer until the broth reduces just enough to coat the Brussels sprouts, about 3min. Serve.

I love them roasted with a little sea salt. Even better with melted cheese and garlic powder! Yum!

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But, no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to find a recipe that I like. Does anyone have any suggestions on making them delicious? My local farmers market sells them on the stalk and really want to get one!

I feel your pain like you wouldn't believe. I want to love bell peppers, they look great, they smell great. When I see someone that had ordered a fajita my mouth waters......................................until I try to eat one then I gag.

This is an awesome trick for ANY vegetable: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a packet of Lipton's onion soup mix, then roast. Back when veggies were free with Weight Watchers it was only one point for all the veggies the soup mix would cover.

Fried in olive oil with low fat cheese grilled on top! YUM!

i love brussels sprouts with gruyere/racqlete cheese.. The key I found is to boil them for 2-3 minutes just to blanch them and then change the water (takes the bitter out .)

skinnytaste.com with pancetta

clean, peel off outer leaves, place in glass pan. Drizzle lightly w/ olive oil, sprinkle lightly w/ salt. Roast till tender.

I always roast onions with them. Most times I do fennel and sweet potato chunks at the same time as well.

I used to hate them but now I love them. Make sure you pick out small to medium size. The larger ones tend to be tougher and a little stronger flavored. I dont mind those now but when I first tried them..yuck!:sick:

I want to like tomatoes

Roasted with olive oil kosher salt and pepper....yum!!

Roasted.....cut the little ends off, clean 'em up, toss with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper....450 deg for about 15-20 min. YUM

Roasting is good for most veggies...butternut squash is awesome. (but a pain to peel and chop)

You can also steam 'em and squeeze lemon juice on top.

But don't stir them at any point of the cooking process or they'll get soggy. I love brussel sprouts this way and so do my kids.

The only way I will eat brussel sprouts!

Prepare them as usual, taking off outer leaves, etc. Marinate in a bag with olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. Broil in a glass baking dish, or any baking dish you usually use, until desired crunchiness. Trust me, this is wayyyyyy better than boiled sprouts! I usually estimate the marinade. It's hard to go wrong with it. About 30 to 40 minutes at 375 or 400 degrees should do the trick. Viola, roasted lemon-pepper brussel sprouts!

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I love brussel sprouts, sometimes I even eat them raw. My favorite way to cook them is to cut them in half, toss them in olive oil and spices & roast them until tender.

Another way I liked and tried (although I don't do it often because of all the sugar) is carmelized brussel sprouts! These directions are pretty good: http://www.food.com/recipe/caramelized-brussels-sprouts-111662

I also love brussel sprouts in the steamer & then tossed with vinegar & butter while hot, I don't know why, but the vinegar tastes delicious on sprouts!

I hope you find a way you enjoy them!