Dear Brussels Sprouts,
I always claimed you were the one vegetable I did not like. The one I would push to the edge of my plate and refuse to eat. The one I wouldn’t touch. I knew all about your healthy properties and still you and I were not going to be able to kick it. After 23 years of spiteful distaste, I must apologize. You are not so bad.
Two weeks ago I tried you without knowing and was very confused trying to identify that slightly bitter crunch. Neither my friend nor I knew what you were, so we asked for the menu, and to my astonishment it was you! The dish was a fresh-made meat and cheese ravioli with bacon and Brussels sprouts in a white wine sauce. You made the dish. (The closest I have found to this dish online is this Ravioli with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon.) I apologize for being a hater for so many years; you are really quite tasty.
However, the next day I went back to doubting – maybe it was not you, but the delicious home-made pasta, the bacon, and the sauce. In actuality, you were not the star of the dish, but merely an add-on. I continued doubting for a week until Sunday afternoon I saw you at the grocery store. I gave you a long hard stare and threw you in the cart. Later that day when I was deciding what to make to accompany my salmon, I thought of you and went to Google for ideas on how best to cook you.

I found lots of recipes that seemed like they would mask your flavor wonderfully, but instead, I decided to go with the most classic and oft-cited recipe I could find, Brussels sprouts with “good” olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. You were super easy to make, even if you did take 40 minutes to cook in the oven, and I am officially a convert. Of course, I immediately uploaded you to Instagram. You were incredibly tasty and I doused you with sea salt, to the degree one would salt fries, and I have decided you are okay. Brussels Sprouts, welcome to my vegetable rotation!
Love,
Kelly

Liz says
brussel sprouts are a fave of mine!!
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Liz says
brussel sprouts are a fave of mine!!
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Jessica says
I have never tried brussel sprouts. I guess I am going to have to change that.
Jessica says
I have never tried brussel sprouts. I guess I am going to have to change that.
libiandlola says
I totally know what you mean! Brussels Sprouts can be good…they have a bad rep! Great post!
xx
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Libi & Lola
libiandlola says
I totally know what you mean! Brussels Sprouts can be good…they have a bad rep! Great post!
xx
Hot Pink Day
Libi & Lola
Sheila says
I actually used to dislike the idea of brussels and now I love them! Go figure!
xo – Sheila
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Sheila says
I actually used to dislike the idea of brussels and now I love them! Go figure!
xo – Sheila
http://www.sheislovelyblog.com
Stephanie Samuel says
I love brussels sprouts, always have. One of the few veggies I love to eat!
Stephanie says
I love brussels sprouts, always have. One of the few veggies I love to eat!
Cece says
I used to hate Brussels sprouts! Actually, for a number of years I thought they were something totally different then what they actually were. I love them now when my husband makes them.
Cece says
I used to hate Brussels sprouts! Actually, for a number of years I thought they were something totally different then what they actually were. I love them now when my husband makes them.
Oksana Radionova says
I can definitely relate to the frustration of trying a lovely dish at a restaurant then trying to recreate it at home. But I personally love, love, love experimenting when cooking! Cheers to broadening our horizons and venturing out of our comfort zones! XOXO
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Oksana Radionova says
I can definitely relate to the frustration of trying a lovely dish at a restaurant then trying to recreate it at home. But I personally love, love, love experimenting when cooking! Cheers to broadening our horizons and venturing out of our comfort zones! XOXO
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Grace says
I definitely have to be in the mood for brussel sprouts. But at the same time, I eat anything edible so…that really narrows it down haha. These look delicious though!
Have a great day!
Grace
A Southern Drawl
Grace says
I definitely have to be in the mood for brussel sprouts. But at the same time, I eat anything edible so…that really narrows it down haha. These look delicious though!
Have a great day!
Grace
A Southern Drawl
Sharon says
Haha! I’m still doubtful about the brussel sprouts…definitely not my favorite!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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Sharon says
Haha! I’m still doubtful about the brussel sprouts…definitely not my favorite!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
Scarf Giveaway!
arin says
sometimes, simple is best! i would def add some cheese on those babies tho! HeartofChic.com
arin says
sometimes, simple is best! i would def add some cheese on those babies tho! HeartofChic.com
Amy Breckenridge says
hahah this is so funny. i’m not a huge fan of them myself but glad you are enjoying them now !
Amy Breckenridge says
hahah this is so funny. i’m not a huge fan of them myself but glad you are enjoying them now !
Rekita says
ewww i never tried brussels sprouts, but i said i hate guacamole until i tried it…so i might try it, one day, lol.
Rekita Nicole says
ewww i never tried brussels sprouts, but i said i hate guacamole until i tried it…so i might try it, one day, lol.
RCSOATL says
so happy you’re now a fan! i love them with lemon, butter, cheese, and paprika!!
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RCSOATL says
so happy you’re now a fan! i love them with lemon, butter, cheese, and paprika!!
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jackie jade says
haha love it. they are soooo good if they are cooked well. i feel like when i was younger, they were just boiled and mushy. but if they are roasted – so yummy!
— jackie @ jade and oak
jackie jade says
haha love it. they are soooo good if they are cooked well. i feel like when i was younger, they were just boiled and mushy. but if they are roasted – so yummy!
— jackie @ jade and oak
Danielle Villano says
Oh, yum! I’ve been meaning to try making brussel sprouts like that… you’ve totally convinced me 🙂
Best,
Danielle
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Nicole @ Treasure Tromp says
oh man I used to hate them and now I am obsessed!
Nicole @ Treasure Tromp says
oh man I used to hate them and now I am obsessed!
Александра Захарова says
Oh, I love Brussels Sprouts and I have never refused to eat it))) Such a lovely post and funny writing style, love it) Well done!
Have a fabulous time!
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Александра Захарова says
Oh, I love Brussels Sprouts and I have never refused to eat it))) Such a lovely post and funny writing style, love it) Well done!
Have a fabulous time!
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nororre de P&P says
oh miam!
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nororre de P&P says
oh miam!
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