My mom left for Japan after visiting for 2 weeks. While she was here, we went to Monterey/Carmel the first weekend and Seattle the 2nd weekend. During the weekdays, we spent a lot of time at parks where my son proudly rode his bicycle (ahem, still with training wheels) and my daughter showed off her monkey bar skills. My mom also saw her granddaughter’s confident face during her very first swimming lesson, and at the same time she also learned her grandson often gets into trouble during swim lessons because he never pays attention to the teacher. I’m glad she got to see some of our daily life and enjoyed her stay with us.
So now that my 2-week “offline” holiday is over, I’m back 100% to my blogging world. Today I want to share a veggie recipe. You might have been aware that I had been sharing nothing but deep fried food and ice cream for several posts in a row. My friend had recommended this recipe to me but I tweaked a little bit from the original recipe by adding fresh thyme, and changing the portion of seasonings. It was really easy to make and very delicious. In addition Brussels sprout contains lots of good nutrition and vitamins! I hope you give it a try next time you see Brussels sprouts in your neighborhood grocery store.
Have a wonderful week everyone. Enjoy the rest of summer with kids before school starts this month!
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- 10 Brussels Sprouts
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 slices applewood smoked bacon
- 2-3 strings thymes (fresh)
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Small pinch Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Gather all the ingredients.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously.
- Trim the bottom of Brussel sprouts, leaving the core intact, and cut in half. Cut bacon crosswise into ½ -inch strips.
- When the water boils, throw in the Brussel sprouts and cook uncovered for 6 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.
- Meanwhile in a large frying pan, heat a tablespoon of oil on medium high heat. Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until it gets crispy. Then remove the bacon to plate and set aside.
- Heat the pan to medium high heat and add Brussels sprouts and thyme in the same pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until they brown.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar, (salt,) pepper, and bacon and serve warm.
Adapted from Food Network.
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Alessandra
Well, I am glad that you were a good host to your Mum, but missed you :-)!
Ciao
A.
Purabi Naha
Yes, Alessandra is right! We missed the deplectable Japanese food for a few days, although I was in touch with you! This is a tasty treat and really full of nutrition…so very green! Brussels sprouts are a great hit with my kids…I always search for different recipes for the same! Thanks!!
I have mailed you too regarding the awards. Please collect them from my latest blog post. Congrats and happy blogging!
Nami
Thanks for the awards Purabi! 🙂
Raymund
That looks so flavourful! I tried one of these before which is nearly the same as your recipe but it has some parmesan cheese shavings.
Welcome back! We missed your posts.
Cindy @ MijoRecipes
Hey, Nami! I see you’ve changed your website layout! Nice! It has more “space” than before. For the related posts section, you could try wp-thumbie plugin.
I really liked that you mentioned that you adapted the recipe from Food Network. Today, I discovered on one website that someone had actually used one of my recipes along with the picture to create another post of their own! I was really shocked and angry too. Using someone’s recipe is something, but to simply copy-paste is purely uncreative and very selfish.
I’ve been trying to keep up more with your recipes, but food blogging or even simple internet surfing is such a pain here in China. And today, it took me at least 3 hours before being able to access foodgawker or foodbuzz, and now I can’t access again! And blogspot websites are completely blocked. 🙁
On a happier note, I am glad that you are back to blogging 100%! Viva nami! 🙂
Ellena
I am sure your mum enjoys her stay with you and your family especially with her grand children 🙂 And welcome back to blogging can’t wait to read up more on your upcoming recipes.
p/s: Love your new layout!!!
Cindy @ MijoRecipes
PS: I kind of preferred the previous favicon because of the JOC letters…I can’t really figure what’s the new favicon. :S I hope you don’t mind <3
Nami
I know… I liked the previous font a lot, and the favicon with that font. I just got a new laptop and I reinstalled Photoshop and everything…but I can’t find the same font type anymore! I don’t even remember the name of the font even though I was using it. I tried looking, but gave up. I might change the favicon again since I also don’t know what it is about! Thanks for your feedback Cindy!
Maris (In Good Taste)
I missed you too! you have made a bland vegetable absolutely fantastic and actually a real treat!
Kulsum at JourneyKitchen
I had brussel sprouts just once and I don’t even remember its taste any more. I’m always intimated by them but time to change that and buy some!
Carolyn
So wonderful to “see” you again, Nami!!! Great tasty side dish. I wish my husband liked brussel sprouts.
Allie
I’m so happy you had a fun time with your mom and family! I am also so glad you are back to sharing some delicious recipes!
Adora's Box
Welcome back, Nami. Glad you had fun with your Mom. I know that brussels sprouts has been given bad press sometimes but here in my house it is a much revered vegetable. Yes, and not just at Christmas. Bacon does go with it so well. Delicious!
Michelle O
Yummmmmmm. My mouth is watering. That top photo is amazing.
Sandra's Easy Cooking
Welcome back..so glad that you had nice time, and now you are fully charged for some blogging:))
Your dish sound fantastic, I don’t make it enough and looking at your method maybe I should:))
Great photos as always..have a wonderful day!!
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book
So nice to have you back Nami and with a winner of a recipe! I just got my hubby to admit that brussel sprouts are not as horrible as he thought – doesn’t mean I can serve them every week though but with bacon will definitely win him over to enjoying them more.
Have a happy week.
🙂 Mandy
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Yay we are glad to have you back Nami! But I’m glad you got a much deserved break with your mom. 🙂 I love brussel sprouts, I’ve never added apple cider vinegar when I make this combo, I will have to give it a try. On a side note I had the most amazing pizza last week with super thin cracker like crust, bacon, brussel sprout leaves drizzled with Italian cream!! I died…
Sonia
Glad you are back to normal blogging, I cook this once when i visited Gold Coast Australia but I cooked to Chinese style, we don’t really like it . If I see your recipe before I cook, then must be great. Your dish look tasty and delicious.
Tina (PinayInTexas)
Welcome back to your regular blogging routine, Nami! Hope you’re not having a hard time adjusting without your mom.
This dish of yours looks amazing as usual! Love it!
A Little Yumminess
Welcome back to the blogging world. It is always nice to have moms around! 🙂 Mine is too!
Brussels Sprouts I used to dislike with a vengeance and I recently re-discovered them and they are fast getting on my favorite vegetable list. Love this recipe! Thanks
Heidi @ Food Doodles
Sounds like you had a good time with your mom 😀
This looks delicious. I actually just discovered this year that I like brussel sprouts after hating them my entire childhood. I bet even my hubby will love these with bacon 🙂
Lyndsey ~The Tiny Skillet~
So nice that you had a good visit with your mom.
I just started liking brussels sprouts by oven roasting them with balsamic vinegar. Now this recipe is definitely worth trying, especially with bacon and fresh thyme, and I don’t have to turn the oven on in this heat!
ray
My kids when they were growing up wouldn’t even touch Brussels Sprouts but now that they are adults. . . They still wouldn’t touch it! Grrrr! But with bacon, hmmm I’m sure they will eat them. Let’s see if what they say is true — Anything with bacon is good and they probably just need some thyme to like it! 🙂
Welcome back Nami and I’m sure you had a great time with your mom! 🙂
~ ray ~
Sissi
Nami, I am glad you’ve spent great time with your mum and I am so happy to see you back at full time! (I know, I’m selfish 😉 ).
I love your Brussels sprouts! Bacon and thyme sound perfect with it! I think they are not in season yet here… but I must remember your recipe (my husband is a big fan of Brussels sprouts).
Mika
I hope you had lots and lots of fun with your mother. By the way, I thought you WERE having a vacation. Now the look of website is different. When did you make a change???
I know everybody talks bad about brussels sprouts. I just don’t get it because I love eating them ; ) This recipe looks really good. I should try this one very soon!
Priscilla - She's Cookin'
Welcome back, Nami! Brussels sprouts are a very under appreciated veggie. Bacon and cider vinegar adds a lot of flavor in this easy and delicious recipe!
chopinandmysaucepan
I love brussels sprouts and usually steam them and dress with a tomato vinaigrette. Will definitely try them with crispy bacon the next time. Glad you had a good break and welcome back.
Ruth
This looks great – brussels sprouts are not really in season here, but this made me want some anyway! 🙂
tigerfish
I am a big fan of brussel sprouts. I usually steam them, then dash of S&P to taste. That’s it. Of course, bacon would be good! Who would reject bacon?
PolaM
Welcome back! And thanks for sharing another great recipe!
Happy When Not Hungry
These brussel sprouts look amazing!! Love that you used applewood smoked bacon too. Yum!
Laz
Brussel sprouts are an undervalued veg in the kitchen. Great way of sexing them up with some bacon. Who would refuse them?!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
So nice to have you back! Glad you had such a great time with your Mom! I have never tried brussel sprouts – they scare me 🙂 I am just not super adventurous with veggies. But with bacon, I might just try these!
Marsha @ The Harried Cook
Welcome back, Nami! So glad you had a wonderful time with your mom 🙂 I absolutely LOVE this recipe because brussel sprouts are my all-time favorite veggie! I love all vegetables, but these are top of my list! I can snack on them like popcorn 🙂 Cannot wait to try making them your way – with bacon… mmmmm 😀 My husband and daughter like brussel sprouts too, and so this would make all of us happy! Great post 🙂
Firefly
Welcome back 🙂 we missed you! Glad you had fun time with your mom 🙂
Love this recipe BTW 🙂
Azusa
とても美味しそうですね。芽キャベツはどこで買われたのですか？
お母さんが帰ってしまって寂しいですね！！でもとても楽しい時間を過ごされたみたいでよかったです！
chinmayie @ love food eat
Yay! You are back Nami! Hope you had a great time with your mom 🙂
I love Brussels sprouts! I really enjoy it simply stir fried in a little bit of butter with some salt and pepper! YUM!
Manu
Welcome back Nami! :-)))))
So glad to hear you had a great time with your mom! 🙂
I love Brussels sprouts, I always have! I know many people don’t like them, but I think they taste great and with bacon they must be delicious! Great recipe!
Kath (My Funny Little Life)
Mmmmm, looks nice! Brussel sprouts are one of my favorite veggies for the colder season, but since the summer is so cool this year, I could have them right now! 😉
Lilly
Good to hear that you had a great time. I hope your mom will be back soon.
Your Brussels sprout recipe is almost similar to mine. I stir fry them with some bacon, onion and garlic. Our sprouts come in 2 sizes…big and small and are mainly availed in the winter.
Oh my mom has a fantastic picked Brussels sprout recipe! Will have to get it from her once sprouts are in season.
Amelia
Glad to hear that you had a good times with your mum. Happy to see you back in action 100%, enjoy reading your post and admire the beautiful picture.
Jeannie
Hi Nami, glad to see you back in action with a great health recipe….brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables and have always envy the people in the colder countries that their sprouts are so tightly bound together unlike what we have here. They taste great stir fried with garlic too, which is how I usually cook them.
Kim Bee
Nami, I am so glad you enjoyed your visit with your Mom. It`s so nice for grandparents to get involved in the kid`s day to day stuff. I`m sure your Mom will cherish those memories as will your kids. This is a great recipe. Glad to have you back in the blogging world.
Caroline
What a gorgeous dish, Nami!! Now you’ve convinced me to try brussels sprouts. How could I resist when bacon is involved? 🙂
bonnie from sweetlife
Glad your back!! brussels sprout are one of my fav, but getting hubby to try them has been a challenge. your recipe looks amazing!!
Dmarie
I’m a Brussels sprouts fan, but Hubby is not, so I will have to content myself with dreaming about these. this looks like a fabulous recipe!
Kita
Just tried making sprouts for the first time with a very similar recipe and I love that you show to boil them first! Oh that would have saved me some time and frustration… These look wonderful.
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Nami, these sound yummylicious!! I love sprouts and I eat them quite often… next time I’m adding in some bacon!
sonia
Hi There, This is looking absolutely delightful. Loved the new combo of ingredients and the recipe is so nicely made and presented. Saving this recipe of urs and wud love to give ur version a try on the coming weekend. Have a great day….Sonia !!!
sophia
If I could eat brussels sprouts every single day, I would. They do inspire flatulence though, so I must limit myself. 😉
I love sauteeing them with a bit of vinegar and bacon like you did, but I’ve never tried it with thyme!
Cristina
Sounds like you had a really nice time with your Mom during her visit. 🙂 Welcome back and thank you for inspiring me with these brussel sprouts. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’ve never tried serving it…and that has to change. This is a good recipe for me to start with, especially because it has bacon (who can resist anything with bacon, right?).
Hope you’re having a great week!
sheri
It’s hard to say goodbye at the end of family visits, isn’t it? I love having my mom share in our family life but it always flies by so quickly 🙁
So glad you were able to enjoy each other as long as you did though!
I love Brussels sprouts too, and I’m happy I can get the kids to eat them as well. I’m sure the bacon helps a lot in this recipe; I’ll have to try it!
Ella
I really like how these looks!!!! I love brussels sprouts. Very nice!
The Elegant Eggplant
Gorgeous. I love brussells…. soo good with bacon!!! Great pics too.
Hester Casey - Alchemy
Glad your mother enjoyed her holiday, Nami, and getting to visit with her grandkids.
Welcome back! You’ve made brussels sprouts look really appetizing. That is an incredible feat! Love the bacon and cider vinegar.
Sheri
I love brussels sprouts and can eat them any way except raw but I love your idea! I will have to remember that for the next time I come across some at market!
alyce
sounds delish. I love brussels sprouts.
nipponnin
I don’t care for brussels sprouts but my son insisting that if it’s cook right it taste awesome. This must be cooked right. Great photos and instructions. I’m glad you had a wonderful time with your mom.
Jessica
I love all three star ingredients here! My husband refuses to eat brussel sprouts but I’m pretty sure that he would change his mind if he tried this version!
Cindy
Brussels sprouts! That’s one vegetable I tasted once as a teen and never went back for more. Though my sister is a great “American” cook, and she tells me if you cook it correctly, it’s a real delicious vegetable to enjoy. So all I can say is this is one of the very few dishes my Mom is not the master of. Ha ha!
Elies_Lie
Oh Nami… This one is a must! I Enjoy it & In Love with!
Tq for the recipe dear & congratz for the top 9 on Foodbuzz!
Keep cooking 7 keep sharing the recipe 😉
Tiffany
Brussels sprouts are some of my fav veggies! I bet they pair so nicely with thyme!!!
Barefeet In The Kitchen
This looks AMAZING. I’m not a huge fan of Brussels sprouts, but you are inspiring me to try them again. This is a gorgeous dish. I’m so glad you stopped by my blog, because now I’ve discovered yours. I am happily following you now. 🙂
Roxana GreenGirl
Hi Nami,
I love Brussels sprouts, wish my family stop liking them and start loving these delicious babies so I can make more often.
Glad to see you’re back (although I’m way to busy with some NY friends until early next week).
Congrats on Top 9 yesterday, loved the photos 🙂
Sandra
The bacon is perfect with the sprouts. I think the Mr. will like this. Sounds like you had an awesome vacation!
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets
Welcome back! Glad your mom had a nice visit. And this looks great — what better way to make an oft-maligned veggie delicious than with bacon hehe.
Lets Eat Some Good Food
Yum! I love bacon. I think I have to try this soon. Nice shots too.
Lyn
Hi Nami! So glad to know that all of you had wonderful moments together when your mom visited! Happy that you’re back online too! Really missed all your wonderful posts! 😀
I’m gonna try this soon! I received your post email and had bought a packet of brussel sprouts to try it! 😉
I’ve seen few recipes on bruseel sprouts but have never try cooking it but this time I’m going to! 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Beth Michelle
Mmmm I love brussels Sprouts. My husband hates them but maybe adding bacon to them will get him to reconsider 🙂