Brussels Sprouts

A member of the cabbage family, brussels sprouts were first cultivated in Flanders, near Brussels. When buying sprouts, choose smaller ones as they are more tender and tastier. Brussels sprouts can be steamed or boiled, or shredded and used in a stir-fry. To boil them, remove the outer leaves and soak in salted water for a few minutes to remove any bugs. Cooking in lots of boiling water with th