You know you are a grown-up

[owlmoose]

When the scent of roasted brussels sprouts causes an instant and unstoppable craving. I could smell them in the hallway yesterday, and it smelled so good that we bought some at the store last night and cooked them up tonight (along with a roast chicken). Just cut them in half, toss them in salt, olive oil, and a little water, put them on a cookie

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[3_2_1]

I love baked/boiled brussels sprout. Nomnomnom. One of my favorites.

Though imo, it's one of those veggies that taste fine from frozen too -- I wonder if you've tried that?

[owlmoose]

I don't care for them boiled or steamed at all -- they have to have the yummy caramelization of baking or roasting to help cut the bitterness (which is the problem I have with most vegetables they taste quite bitter to me. Yay, supertaster :P ). I haven't tried them frozen; I wonder if there'd be too much water for them to roast up properly?

[3_2_1]

I roast em from frozen all the time. I don't notice a huge difference from fresh. But maybe I'm less picky! Additionally, if you want to try roasting from frozen, make sure to thaw and drain 'em first. Running them under cold water works well. I like making them with pearl onions (also from frozen) and carrots with a bit of garlic.

But...I love the bitterness. I pick my beers on their bitter units! It's interesting that you like them as I think brussels sprouts are a pretty bitter (though yeah, roasting/baking cuts down on that) veggie. I definitely taste the bitter but again, I like bitter tastes. But as far as bitter veggies go, I think they are up there.

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[owlmoose]

It's true, they are pretty bitter. But they're a lot less bitter when they're roasted basically into candy. :) I don't mind a bit of bitter when it comes paired with sweetness; makes a nice contrast, I think, like sweet and sour.