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So, whats everybodys favorite bean for chili? I like the good old kidney bean. I also use black beans. The trick with the black beans is to put them in towards the end of the cooking process otherwise they get too mushy and/or disappear in the sauce. Also, I'll make a mean lentil chili too. Healthy AND delicious!

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Ok brother, I'm going to lay some tough love on you and ruin you on brussel sprouts forever.......take a raw one, and peel off the leaves, taking care to note ALL THE FREAKING BUGS you find nestled in there. 

 

Unless of course you like eating bugs. Then carry on....

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Except that they would then be mis-categorized. Brussels sprouts are tolerable if butter, salt and pepper are involved and broccoli is tolerable if it's steamed and butter or cheese are involved.

 

dude...you need to discover the joys of roasting broccoli and brussels sprouts (if you decide to roast broccoli, make sure you peel the skin off the stalks first).

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this rules. i urge you to try it:

 

Trim away the outer peel from the broccoli stalk, otherwise it will turn tough when cooked.

Ingredients 1 large head broccoli (about 1 3/4 pounds) 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar   Ground black pepper 2 large shallots , halved and sliced thin lengthwise (about 1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon fennel seeds , roughly chopped 1 ounce Parmesan cheese , shaved (about 1/2 cup) Instructions
  1. 1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position, place large rimmed baking sheet on rack, and heat oven to 500 degrees. Cut broccoli at juncture of florets and stems; remove outer peel from stalk. Cut stalk into 2- to 3-inch lengths and each length into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Cut crowns into 4 wedges if 3-4 inches in diameter or 6 wedges if 4-5 inches in diameter. Place broccoli in large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons oil and toss well until evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt, sugar, and pepper to taste and toss to combine.

  2. 2. Working quickly, remove baking sheet from oven. Carefully transfer broccoli to baking sheet and spread into even layer, placing flat sides down. Return baking sheet to oven and roast until stalks are well browned and tender and florets are lightly browned, 9 to 11 minutes.

  3. 3. While broccoli roasts, heat remaining oil in 8-inch skillet over medium heat until just shimmering. Add shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and beginning to turn light golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add fennel seeds and continue to cook until shallots are golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove skillet from heat. Toss roasted broccoli with shallots, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve immediately.

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I could go for that. Like on the grill? Maybe lubed with olive oil and some finely minced garlic?

 

Infused with crunchy beetles.....mmmmmmm

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