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Melba's Jammin'

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Oct 3, 2008, 10:46:08 AM10/3/08
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I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
cooked them all at once).

What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?

I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
marinated veg salad.

Whadday think?
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller, and here's the link to my appearance
on "A Prairie Home Companion," <http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/
programs/2008/08/30/>

Lynn from Fargo

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Oct 3, 2008, 10:55:27 AM10/3/08
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On Oct 3, 9:46 am, Melba's Jammin' <barbschal...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat?  Soup?  
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJhttp://web.mac.com/barbschaller, and here's the link to my appearance

> on "A Prairie Home Companion," <http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/
> programs/2008/08/30/>
==============================================
Pour any handy vinaigrette over them, chill and serve, You could add
cherry or grape tomatoes too!
Lynn from Fargo
Currently in love with Newman's Own (RIP) Light Lime Vinaigrette

James Silverton

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Oct 3, 2008, 10:58:55 AM10/3/08
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Melba's wrote on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:46:08 -0500:

> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?

> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies
> for a marinated veg salad.

> Whadday think?

Ordinarily IMHO, Brussels Sprouts require a very short cooking time
unless they are to live up to many people's opinions. Chuck them out
would be my advice tho' Julie Sahni has quite a good recipe that might
work, using them in a South Indian lentil stew (Chauk Gobhi aur Sem
Sambaar.)
--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

Julia Altshuler

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Oct 3, 2008, 11:00:43 AM10/3/08
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.


Yes to the marinated veg salad idea.
I'd add scallions or another mild onion.
I'd add chopped parsley.
Carrots are always a welcome addition to anything marinated.


For the dressing, oil, vinegar, and brown mustard.


--Lia

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Rusty W.

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Oct 3, 2008, 11:18:33 AM10/3/08
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How about a fritatta?

kilikini

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Oct 3, 2008, 11:24:58 AM10/3/08
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?

Bubble and Squeak! Bacon, chopped sprouts, onion, mashed potatoes, cheese,
formed into a patty and fried. Throw a fried egg on top, if you like.

kili


Sheldon

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Oct 3, 2008, 11:25:34 AM10/3/08
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On Oct 3, 10:46�am, Melba's Jammin' <barbschal...@earthlink.net>
wrote:

> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? �Soup? �
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?

Add to boiled beets, then toss it all in the trash

You could fry them with egg noodles...

Brussels potato stuffed pierogies?

Wayne Boatwright

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Oct 3, 2008, 11:30:43 AM10/3/08
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On Fri 03 Oct 2008 07:46:08a, Melba's Jammin' told us...

> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?

A lot depends on how "cooked" they are. If they're fairly tender, I'd make
a cream of Brussels sprouts soup.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Nancy2

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Oct 3, 2008, 11:57:58 AM10/3/08
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On Oct 3, 9:46 am, Melba's Jammin' <barbschal...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat?  Soup?  
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJhttp://web.mac.com/barbschaller, and here's the link to my appearance

> on "A Prairie Home Companion," <http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/
> programs/2008/08/30/>

If the grill is going, to warm them up, douse them with olive oil and
put them on the grill for a while....

N.

Mule Skinner

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Oct 3, 2008, 12:10:07 PM10/3/08
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Barb wrote about Brussels sprouts:

> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.

Cut them in half so the dressing can reach the middle. I'd put them together
with some tomato wedges, good black olives, very thin red onion slices, and
parboiled carrots, and make a quasi-Moroccan dressing with lemon juice,
olive oil, coriander, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and honey.

Of course, I'd probably say something completely different tomorrow. Or even
six hours later today.

Bob


Mike Beede

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Oct 3, 2008, 12:28:37 PM10/3/08
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In article <barbschaller-5C3D...@news.iphouse.com>,

Melba's Jammin' <barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?

A friend of mine constantly rants about this glazed brussels
sprouts recipe she has. She claims even kids like them (which
seems hard to believe, but her kids are really hearty
trencherwomen). I can't get her recipe for a while, but here's
one online that claims you can make the sprouts ahead of time:

<http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Baby-Carrots-And-Brussels-Sprouts-Glazed-With-Brown-Sugar-and-Pepper/Detail.aspx>

I assume you can make it without the carrots without disturbing
the artistic integrity of the dish . . . .

Mike Beede

Dimitri

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Oct 3, 2008, 1:03:29 PM10/3/08
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"Melba's Jammin'" <barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>

sliced in 1/2 or /1/4 and used in a salad or as a salad.

One of my favorite snacks is leftover veggies with salad dressing.

Dimitri

Sqwertz

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Oct 3, 2008, 1:12:25 PM10/3/08
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?

Put them in a batch of pickled beets.

-sw

Melba's Jammin'

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Oct 3, 2008, 1:42:48 PM10/3/08
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In article <gc5jpo$ic2$1...@registered.motzarella.org>,
Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compst> wrote:

Smartass.
I pickled some last year -- an R&D project for a nephew-in-law. They're
good, but these are cooked.

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <9hsFk.2111$x%.868@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com>,
"Dimitri" <Dimi...@prodigy.net> wrote:


Thanks, D. I'm leaning that way.


--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <beede-3923BA....@news.visi.com>,
Mike Beede <be...@visi.com> wrote:


Hmmm. Thanks, Mike. Alex knows I don't wish to disturb the artistic
integrity.

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <2825m2....@news.alt.net>,
"Mule Skinner" <virtualgoth@dead~baby.biz> wrote:

Oh baby, oh, baby!. Thanks.

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <gc5dg7$ri5$1...@news.datemas.de>,
"kilikini" <kili...@NOSPAMhotmail.com> wrote:

Sorry, Toots. The only bubbling I detect is my gut responding to the
very idea.

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <0rdce456t2a9gv9bt...@4ax.com>,
Rusty W.<bag...@slouchingdwarf.com.invalid> wrote:

Hmm, a thought, thanks, although HWSRN wouldn't be interested and I want
these gone by Sunday noon; I'm leaving town on Monday morning for the
week.

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-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <uKqFk.1540$pr6....@flpi149.ffdc.sbc.com>,
"l, not -l" <lal...@cujo.com> wrote:

> On 3-Oct-2008, Melba's Jammin' <barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> > I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> > cooked them all at once).
> >
> > What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
> >
> > I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> > marinated veg salad.
> >
> > Whadday think?
>

> I like them tossed with a bit of balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with
> parmesan or romano. Sometimes with a pinch of crushed red pepper.

I can do that.

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <eoidnamjMvABrnvV...@comcast.com>,
Julia Altshuler <jalts...@comcast.net> wrote:

Sounds pretty tasty, Lia. Thanks.

Melba's Jammin'

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I'm leaning that direction. Have tomatoes.
Thanks, Lynn.

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-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ

Dimitri

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"Melba's Jammin'" <barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> In article <9hsFk.2111$x%.868@nlpi070.nbdc.sbc.com>,
> "Dimitri" <Dimi...@prodigy.net> wrote:
>
>> "Melba's Jammin'" <barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>> news:barbschaller-5C3D...@news.iphouse.com...
>> >I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
>> > cooked them all at once).
>> >
>> > What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>> >
>> > I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
>> > marinated veg salad.
>> >
>> > Whadday think?
>> > --
>> > -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>> >
>>
>> sliced in 1/2 or /1/4 and used in a salad or as a salad.
>>
>> One of my favorite snacks is leftover veggies with salad dressing.
>>
>> Dimitri
>
>
> Thanks, D. I'm leaning that way.
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ


My pleasure - It may have started for me many years ago with my Greek
Grandma and canned spinach (cold) dressed with lemon juice & I don't
remember what else, maybe chopped egg.

Dimitri


Edwin Pawlowski

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Oct 3, 2008, 3:26:14 PM10/3/08
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"Melba's Jammin'" <barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?

Dry them in the sun and use them for practice or hitting over water hazards
at the golf course.


cybercat

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"Edwin Pawlowski" <e...@snet.net> wrote in message
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hahaha! You contrarian, you.


Sheldon

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Melba's Jammin'wrote:

> �Sqwertz wrote:
> > Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > > I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> > > cooked them all at once).
>
> > > What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? �Soup? �
>
> > Put them in a batch of pickled beets.
>
> > -sw
>
> Smartass.
> I pickled some last year -- an R&D project for a nephew-in-law. �They're
> good, but these are cooked.

Add enough sweetened cocoa coulda made Belian Kim Chee Truffles.


Dave Smith

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Oct 3, 2008, 5:35:37 PM10/3/08
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?

I started liking Brussels Sprouts when I discovered that they actually
taste good when barely cooked, so the idea of re-cooking them doesn't
sound like a good one to me. However, after reading here about them
being good when roasted, perhaps you could try roasting them enough to
heat them through.

Kswck

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"Dave Smith" <adavid...@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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If they are cooked till mushy, then soup is their only hope.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Vegetables: Brussels Sprouts And Onions With Dill

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 1/2 tblsp oil
6 small white onions, about 1 inch in diameter --
peeled & quartered
12 Brussels sprouts, trimmed -- quartered lengthwise
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill & 2 sprigs for garnish

In a heavy 10 inch skillet, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but
not smoking and saute onions and Brussel sprouts, stirring until onions
begin to turn golden, about 1 1/2 minutes.

Add water, sugar and salt & pepper to taste and cook, covered, over
moderately low heat until veggies are just tender, about 3 minutes. If any
liquid remains, boil mixture until nearly all liquid is evaporated and stir
in minced dill.

Garnish with dill sprigs.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -


Gloria P

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Oct 3, 2008, 6:51:27 PM10/3/08
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?


That would work. You could also sautee in butter till they begin to
brown. That might still bring out hidden sugars.

IME sprouts are much sweeter after a frost in the garden.

gloria p
(Anybody want some golden zucchini? Got a basketful.)

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <XM2dnXIRpah0PHvV...@comcast.com>,
Gloria P <gpue...@comcast.net> wrote:

Yeah, I know. The grower didn't seem to. Now she knows. :-) I wonder
if the Hmong farmers grew brussels sprouts in Laos. Probably not, huh?

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ

Melba's Jammin'

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I'll give it consideration, Ed. Considered. Nah.

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dejablues

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"Melba's Jammin'" <barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?

Halusky!

rossr...@forteinc.com

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Oct 4, 2008, 11:39:09 AM10/4/08
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On Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:46:08 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
<barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote:

>I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
>cooked them all at once).
>
>What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
>I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
>marinated veg salad.
>
>Whadday think?

That's simple Barb.
Chop them up a bit and sub them for the cabbage in a nice pot of
borscht.

Ross.

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <0e3fe4tl6078talk8...@4ax.com>,
rossr...@forteinc.com wrote:


You'll see that happen here the day Hell freezes over. :-) :-P

Melba's Jammin'

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In article <barbschaller-5C3D...@news.iphouse.com>,

Melba's Jammin' <barbsc...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?

I halved them and commenced to making a marinated vegetable salad for
dinner tonight with visiting Sister Irene. She and I are going on a bus
trip to Indiana on Monday morning. What the hell was I thinking when I
said I would do this with her?

The salad veggies were the brussels sprouts, green onion, carrot chunks
( lightly cooked), green beans (lightly cooked) green pepper squares,
cherry tomato halves. I first squooshed on the sprouts that lemon
that's been on the counter for a week. Then followed a drizzle of
lemoned olive oil from last year's trip to Italy (Jayzuzz, I've gone
from Tuscany to Elkhart, Indiana in a year. This is wrong.) Then I
sprinkled on some red wine vinegar and some sherry vinegar. Ground some
pepper over it. Sprinkled a titch of sugar. Added some soy sauce.
Added some sesame seeds. Left it to its own in the fridge for a coupla
hours until dinnertime. It was pretty good. Oh, I forgot the cucumber
chunks.

John Kane

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Oct 5, 2008, 12:48:31 PM10/5/08
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On Oct 3, 11:24 am, "kilikini" <kiliki...@NOSPAMhotmail.com> wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> > cooked them all at once).
>
> > What can I do with them besides a simple reheat?  Soup?
>
> > I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> > marinated veg salad.
>
> > Whadday think?
>
> Bubble and Squeak!  Bacon, chopped sprouts, onion, mashed potatoes, cheese,
> formed into a patty and fried.  Throw a fried egg on top, if you like.
>
> kili
Now that sounds good

John Kane Kingston ON Canada

Ms P

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<rossr...@forteinc.com> wrote in message
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Ruin perfectly good Brussels Sprouts with beets??? Horrors!!

Ms P

ChattyCathy

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Oct 5, 2008, 2:23:37 PM10/5/08
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Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> I cooked a bunch for dinner last night and have a bunch left over (I
> cooked them all at once).
>
> What can I do with them besides a simple reheat? Soup?
>
> I'm thinking about marinating them with a couple other veggies for a
> marinated veg salad.
>
> Whadday think?

My chickens love them...
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

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