Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Mutsu Apples, Crème Fraiche & Pistachio Nuts

by Celia Sin-Tien Cheng
August 13, 2006

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I know most people’s reaction to Brussels sprouts is to cringe, but I honestly have always liked this bulbous green vegetable. Chef Harrison Mosher’s crispy Brussels sprouts take it to a whole new level. The Brussels sprouts are caramelized until crispy so that it’s more like popping candy in your mouth than encountering a misunderstood vegetable with a bad rep. The common assumption is that Brussels sprouts are tasteless or bitter with no redeeming qualities, but these sure aren’t tasteless. You’ll look at them in a completely new light.

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