Speaking of Brussel Sprouts

I mentioned then at the end of my last blog, and it may have sounded like punishment I had in mind (what am I Yoda?), but I LOVE brussel sprouts. They just have to be prepared correctly. So, you want my recipe for delicious? You GOT it (won't say Toyota because...clearly they HAVEN'T got it anymore).
Yummy Brussel Sprouts

1 pile of brussel sprouts
2 tbsp butter (no substitutes)
splash of lemon juice

Take said pile of brussel sprouts and prepare them for cooking by cutting off the stem end and then cutting them in half. this will cause the outer leaves (some are tough, some are dirty...this is beginning to sound sexual) to fall away leaving the tender, fresh and turgid brussel that you want to eat (OK its getting worse!)
You can either steam then in a steamer pan, or just place them all cut side down in a saute pan large enough to allow them all to lay flat and add some water and a lid. Only add like a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Turn on heat and steam till bright green. If you prefer your veggies tres al dente steam less, if you like them deed, more. Once they are looking almost done. Take the lid off and allow the water to steam off. Crack some fresh pepper over their little heads and sprinkle with a little salt too. Now's the time to throw the butter in. Allow it to melt and swish it around the pan being careful not to move the brussels. The key to amazing brussel sprouts is carmelization, so DON'T move them. Keep the heat med hi to hi and allow some nice browning to occur. After a few minutes (don't allow the pan to get TOO hot, if you see too much smoke, just turn it down) check a brussel sprouts bottom half; if it is sufficiently brown you're ready for the lemon juice. Now, sprinkle that lemon juice over the sprouts, just a few glugs, or if you want to use fresh (always better), one lemon's worth. Let that cook down (make sure its not so hot as to burn the sugars on the lemon juice), for like a minute and serve.

I personally eat a whole pan by myself. I kind of love that no one in my house likes brussels (except my brother) so I don't have to share. Seriously, its a scratch I just can't stop itching. See if you like them...go ahead, it won't kill you.