Sprout Questionnaire: What Is Your Favourite Brassica?

[Steerpike]

Cauliflowers for me, I make a wicked caulifower, blue cheese and almond soup, although I am also really found of cauliflower cheese with bok choi and mushrooms. I'm also pretty fond of sprouts, though, all steamed with those delicious bitter, nutty centres, they are great with sauteed chicken livers.

[whirlingbladesofkick]

Caulifower!!!! A whole head of cauliflower broken up into florets, tossed with olive oil and spices of choice (mine are salt & pepper) and roasted in hot as hell oven = an epiphany. I could eat that every day.

[Sleeps With Butterflies]

Broccoli fo shizzle

[squarepeg]

Ummm yes!!! They're all too yummy!!! Top two contenders are roasted Brussels sprouts with pecans and gorgonzola cheese followed by baked kale chips... Especially yummy with your favorite adult beverage

[whirlingbladesofkick]

Baked kale chips!!!!! ::

[IDOL]

Originally Posted by Scissorjack

sauteed chicken livers.

okay, I just threw up in my mouth...liver??

Now that I've googled what a Brassica is, my answer can be correctly stated as: Brussel Sprouts--oven roasted, steamed, boiled, I don't care...brussel sprouts are scrumpdiddlyumptious!!!

[Dragonlady]

Broccoli and/or cauliflower.

Particularly running with melted Velveeta.

What? It might be healthy otherwise.....

[Taur]

Sizzleman, you make me laugh!

Baby bok choy, and I love it best with a hit of oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic.

[whirlingbladesofkick]

Braised brussels sprouts?
BABY BOK CHOY?

Brassica Lovers YOU ARE MY PEOPLE.

[mlerose]

Either rapini or kohlrabi. Or maybe baby bok choy. It's too hard to decide!

[Steerpike]

Originally Posted by Board Taurus

Sizzleman, you make me laugh!

[GoSmoke]

Every time I see this thread I think you are asking what my favorite Brassiere is.

I'd have to go with broccoli.

[Wolf Larsen]

Cauliflower
Broccoli
Brocoflower
Chinese broccoli

[jali]

Greasy greens cooked with smoked turkey necks or wings.
Sigh.


Mexican Cauliflower Soup from http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/t/104975.aspx

2 Tbs. butter
1 med.-size onion, chopped
1 small can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 cups regular-strength chicken broth
1 head (about 2 lb.) cauliflower
4 stalks celery, chopped
2-1/2 to 3 cups milk (or use part or all regular-strength chicken broth)
1/4 cup minced green onions
Salt and pepper

In a 4-5 qt. pan over med-high heat, melt butter and add onion, chilies and cumin. Stir often until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups broth; reduce heat to low; cover.

Trim leaves from cauliflower and discard. Rinse cauliflower; coarsely chop and add to broth with celery. Bring to boiling on high heat. Cover and simmer until cauliflower is tender when pierced, about 20 minutes. Smoothly puree 1/2 the soup in a blender. Return puree to pan; thin with milk, as desired. Stir over medium-high heat until hot. Pour soup into bowls, top portions with green onion and add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 6 or 7.

[Parthenokinesis]

Brussles Sprouts. Halved and seared in butter

[Auntbeast]

I always thought brussel sprouts only existed so I could eat them. I adore them. My favorite veggie, although I have to say, not very common in restaurants and my husband doesn't like them, so I don't eat them as much as I'd like.

Recently had cauliflower for the first time ina long time (more of a broccoli girl) and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.

Like most things, pepper and butter make everything better. Although I do like lemon juice on broccoli and spinach.

[teela brown]

I never meant a brassica I didn't love. Does the definition extend over into the root vegetable members of the family, like turnips, radishes, daikon? I still love 'em. If I had to choose, I think it would be young, sweet brussels sprouts.

[GreyCloud9]

Am I the only one who thought seed sprouting when I clicked the link? was thinking you know, brassias aren't the only thing you can sprout.. but radish sprouts make a wonderful sandwich filler.

[WednesdayAddams]

Mmm, broccoli. Raw or cooked, doesn't matter.

[The Futility of Nihilism]

Wow, that's an extraordinary range of agricultural items. I'd say cabbage is my favorite for the variety of things you can do with it. Or maybe mustard because of all the things that go with mustard. Of course, freshly cooked broccoli is a wondrous thing, too ...

But for some reason I can't stand cauliflower. In fact, I think it may be the only veg left over from childhood that I just won't eat. It's not from lack of trying, but it simply makes me hurl. Don't know why, it just does.

[The Devil's Grandmother]

Rape is a pretty little flower, and I use canola oil for brownies, so I'll say that's my favorite,.
Thanks for the link The Futility of Nihilism. You single handedly prevented me from being a threadshitter. I hate cabbages.

[Zombies!]

OH. Um.

Oh. I know this one. Um.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS!

Steam 'em inna microwave, then chop/mash up with butter and butter and butter and a dash of salt and a bit more butter. Mmmm.

[jayjay]

Mustard, but only when prepared as a condiment.

[Jaglavak]

Originally Posted by Zombies!

OH. Um.

Oh. I know this one. Um.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS!

Steam 'em inna microwave, then chop/mash up with butter and butter and butter and a dash of salt and a bit more butter. Mmmm.

This is why I testified for you in court.

[Turing Complete]

I like them all pretty much, but for a favorite I have to go with mustard. Both for seeds, and for the greens. Mustard greens are my favorite greens.

[Locked In The Trunk Of A Car]

I can improve almost any meal with mustard; it takes number one. Turnip is great in a stew; broccoli with a bit of tarragon is probably the best green vegetable I know.

But I despise cauliflower. That shit is nasty.