I found a recipe that might convert your “NO WAY” Brussels Sprouts to “OK I can eat them this way”. Well at least that was how dinner at my house went the other night.  Literally the same ingredients, same table, same family and my husband was converted to liking the sprouts the way I prepared them, my son was still adamant he did not like them but he didn’t dislike them as much this way. My daughter likes them and I can eat them without making a face; I think that’s progress.

Growing up my kids were total opposites when it came to eating fruits and veggies. My son would eat any and all fruits. The only vegetable he liked was beets and my daughter was all about eating veggies and really the only fruit she ate was apples. I on the other hand refused to eat anything green, not sure what that was all about but thankfully I am over that. My husband is from a large family and he pretty much ate whatever was put in front of him since there wasn’t a lot to go around. To this day my husband tells me he doesn’t like certain veggies but I still make them because I like them and he still eats them win win.

One thing that totally surprises me is how many of my friends truly hate beets. This one definitely baffles. I really love beets and always have, I grow them in my garden and when I can’t keep up with them I can them for use all winter. We tried to convert one of our friends a few weeks ago, we roasted them which if you have never roasted a beet, please try it, they become SO sweet and delicious it’s like candy. Unfortunately my friend made a face that clearly states she still does not like beets but she does like Brussels sprouts – hmmmm Maybe the world is made up of people who can only like one or the other???

broiled steak & brussels sprouts – one pan dinner

15-20 brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper
2  1-1/2 inch thick New York strip steaks

position the rack about 6 inches from the broiler element. with the heat on high line a rimmed sheet pan using non-stick tin-foil (the stuff is great-buy some). Place the sliced sprouts on the pan drizzle with olive oil to lightly coat, sprinkle with salt and pepper to your liking. arrange an even layer. Spray a wire rack with cooking spray and place it over the sprouts. Make sure the rack lies flat. Brush steaks with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place them on the rack

Broil, flipping the steaks once, until the sprouts are tender and charred on the edges, and the steaks are cooked to your liking. 3-5 minutes per side for medium rare 125’F.

Allow the steak and sprouts to rest for 10 minutes.Transfer the steak to a cutting board and thinly slice. Toss the sprouts and serve along side the steak.