What's for Dinner ~ Tuesday Oct 23rd

[Lucinda]

[livetohike]

1. A couscous pilaf with raisins and dates, browned brussel sprouts and

a big salad

[cbayer]

2. I made a brussel sprout au gratin the other night that was to die for.

Should have made twice as much.

Enjoy!

[Lucinda]

5. Oh.

I want!!

[cbayer]

7. Here is the recipe. The roasted brussel sprouts make it sooo perfect.


2 lb. Brussels sprouts, stem ends trimmed and outer leaves removed; sprouts cut in half through the stem end
3 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs (from a baguette or other white bread) 3/4 oz. (1/4 cup) finely grated Gruyère
1-1/4 cups heavy cream

Heat the oven to 425°F. Put the Brussels sprouts in a shallow baking dish that will hold them in a snug single layer (a 9x13-inch rectangle or slightly smaller oval is good). Toss with 2 Tbs. of the melted butter, 3/4 tsp. salt, and several grinds of pepper. Spread them evenly in the dish and roast, tossing once or twice, until browned in spots and tender when pierced with a knife, 25 to 30 minutes.

While the sprouts roast, combine the breadcrumbs with the remaining 1 Tbs. melted butter and 1/8 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Mix in the Gruyère.

When the Brussels sprouts are tender and browned, pour the cream over them and conntinue baking until the cream has thickened to a saucy consistency and coats the sprouts, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Set the oven to broil and position a rack to 6 inches below the broiler. Sprinkle on the breadcrumb mixture. Broil the gratin until the crust is deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.

[Lucinda]

8. Thanks much!

I'm looking forward to this one! Yum.

[livetohike]

10. Sounds great and oh I just saw you posted the recipe

Thanks!

[Lucinda]

6. I had a huge salad for breakfast, and sandwich for lunch

and am planning on homemade doughnuts for dinner.

I'm all backwards these days.

[livetohike]

9. Ohhh, homemae doughnuts

.....my Grandmother used to make them. She made them like a cruller and filled them with a ground walnut/sugar mixture then sprinkled them with powdered sugar when they came out of the fryer. Okay, now I'm craving that or the ones you made were probably to die for too .

[cbayer]

3. Asian style strip steaks, salad, rice.

Last night for the "girls", so we will have a special farewell dinner.

Reminds me that I need to put the champagne in the fridge.

[Lucinda]

4. Sounds delicious!

Have a great night!