tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post6014305984059868694..comments2024-03-28T16:58:03.030-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Brussels Sprouts - Triumph or tragedy?Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-34975493959404740922011-12-29T21:32:46.500-05:002011-12-29T21:32:46.500-05:00Found your blog tonight through Can You Stay for D...Found your blog tonight through Can You Stay for Dinner. Brussells Sprouts are one of my favorites too and roasting is the way to go. If you like this, look up Martha Stewarts recipe - she has one similar but adds Granny Smith apples. Yum. A big pan of roasted vegetables (sprouts, asparagus, green beans, carrots, onion, tomato, sweet potato, whatever) tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and fresh thyme is one of my favorite meals or great side dish to simple grilled meats.<br /><br />And to add another vegetable you probably hated as a kid - beets! Look up Simply Recipies dot com and find her recipe for sprouts with golden beets. Oh my - one of the best combinations I have ever eaten. Nothing like the beets in a can from childhood.<br /><br />Anyway - am enjoying your blog tonight. On my own quest to loose 40 pounds!<br /><br />-ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05265240883919929910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-64884293570731712282011-12-29T09:16:18.983-05:002011-12-29T09:16:18.983-05:00I'm one of those whimpy people who listened to...I'm one of those whimpy people who listened to the bad reputation of brussels sprouts and never tried them. I will have to try them your way, they look good!Kimberly Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035168471351870760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-39087909979415486662011-12-28T23:43:38.624-05:002011-12-28T23:43:38.624-05:00I always had them as a tween/teen cooked in butter...I always had them as a tween/teen cooked in butter sauce, I think it was. I have 1 kid out of 4 who will eat them with me. BUT, since trying to eat differently, I tried them roasted with olive oil and sea salt. Never thought about the garlic. I'm not real big on bacon, but that sounds interesting. I still can't get the husband to eat them. lol. I buy mine frozen and thaw them in the fridge fully before cooking mine.The Skinny on Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16629215581187785926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-70688800784966260202011-12-28T22:31:58.483-05:002011-12-28T22:31:58.483-05:00I love brussels if they are prepared right! Roaste...I love brussels if they are prepared right! Roasted is a perfect way to make themAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931157493674691681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-82789379653934663452011-12-28T20:50:06.640-05:002011-12-28T20:50:06.640-05:00The bacon definitely made them taste amazing and I...The bacon definitely made them taste amazing and I only used one piece of low sodium bacon so it was only 18 add'l calories and 1.5g fat split between the two of us. So definitely worth it! YUM!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-84318085769210504802011-12-28T20:33:53.988-05:002011-12-28T20:33:53.988-05:00Adding bacon to anything makes it better. I'm...Adding bacon to anything makes it better. I'm kind of picky, but I'm pretty willing to try any kind of fruit or veggie. It's convincing hubby that a meal without meat can still be supper that's the hard part.another layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-46675765563116897962011-12-28T20:29:31.906-05:002011-12-28T20:29:31.906-05:00YUM YUM YUM YUM! I gotta get me some more brussel ...YUM YUM YUM YUM! I gotta get me some more brussel sprouts! I'm so glad you like them! Yours looks DELICIOUS!Czesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659055822037057266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-34625421353291751982011-12-28T14:45:59.674-05:002011-12-28T14:45:59.674-05:00I have always been closed minded about veggies in ...I have always been closed minded about veggies in particular...I suppose a lifetime of why eat those when I can have (insert high cal food here) instead? But, I am finding myself more willing to 'try' things...and finding I do like them more than I thought I did! Still not sure about brussels sprouts, though....:)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717758915060629723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-41741843873901940312011-12-28T13:17:42.695-05:002011-12-28T13:17:42.695-05:00It looks delicious! I like sprouts, but somehow it...It looks delicious! I like sprouts, but somehow it seems more tempting with bacon ;)Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723154108032675494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-34477959936235196222011-12-28T12:50:22.620-05:002011-12-28T12:50:22.620-05:00Roasting veggies of almost any kind makes them bet...Roasting veggies of almost any kind makes them better, in my book--what a great way to prepare them! I do sometimes let others' opinions sway me somewhat, but in the end it's usually based on my own experience and how adventurous I'm feeling at the time.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794334786555278616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-49750888066730358542011-12-28T11:50:37.608-05:002011-12-28T11:50:37.608-05:00Earlier this month based on a friends suggestion I...Earlier this month based on a friends suggestion I tried asparagus. My memory was of a vegetable tasting much like wood. I'm now adding it to my veggie rotation, properly steamed it is delicious!vannasmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111546121573981506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-20994209093563496202011-12-28T11:46:14.485-05:002011-12-28T11:46:14.485-05:00I used to "hate" them as well until I ro...I used to "hate" them as well until I roasted them. Now LOVE THEM! I also saute them with a little olive oil and garlic. Yummy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641655714977442146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-66232787941596266932011-12-28T10:36:27.563-05:002011-12-28T10:36:27.563-05:00I love them and bacon is definitely a good way to ...I love them and bacon is definitely a good way to add a bit of flavor. Roasting them is my favorite way to eat them too! Good for you for trying them even though they have such a hideous reputation.Simply Tasteful Eatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02539943568629846684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-51030776203613597142011-12-28T08:29:14.067-05:002011-12-28T08:29:14.067-05:00I have to say that I can eat them that way any tim...I have to say that I can eat them that way any time. Who knew all you had to do was cook them properly and add bacon?The Mr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04233628447251244134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-78851993258197090022011-12-28T07:54:37.810-05:002011-12-28T07:54:37.810-05:00Absolutely. I am always open to new foods or adve...Absolutely. I am always open to new foods or adventures. So if a good friend or family raves about something I will give it a go and make up by own 2 cents about it.fizzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10372580403185369809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-20985413365070880812011-12-28T06:56:45.838-05:002011-12-28T06:56:45.838-05:00I do sometimes try things based on other people...I do sometimes try things based on other people's opinions (sometimes to my detriment), but I usually go by smell and 53 years of finickiness. :)<br /><br />I didn't have success with the Brussels Sprouts when I tried them earlier this fall, but I didn't think to include bacon. That might have helped! I'll try to remember that for next fall.Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.com