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brussels sprouts

[¦brəs·əlz ′sprau̇ts]
(botany)
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera. A biennial crucifer of the order Capparales cultivated for its small, edible, headlike buds.
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Another fan of the idea, said: "Battered Brussels sprouts. Why hasn't anyone thought of this before?"
You can steam Brussels sprouts by cutting them in half, placing them in a metal or wooden steamer.
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The VERYX inspects about 12.5 metric tons (27,500 lbs) of Brussels sprouts per hour.
A hard frost actually improves the taste of Brussels sprouts, making the succulent, inch-wide heads even sweeter.
"Brussels sprouts are like marmite, you either love them or hate them so we chose these two foods as everybody knows them."
Brussels sprouts have it all: lutein, vitamins C and K, fiber, filling you up without a load of calories.
A THE problem is white blister or white rust, a fungal disease that affects brassicas such as cabbage and Brussels sprouts. The fungus is spread in mild, damp weather and forms a white felt over the leaves, which also become puckered and distorted.
We're giving one lucky winner a fantastic Christmas hamper full of presents, including mini-break voucher, personalised prosecco, reindeer Santa sack, chocolate Brussels sprouts, handwarmers and a personalised family Christmas Eve present chest.
It's a boiled move, but one Midlands firm has already unveiled its new line in chocolate Brussels sprouts.
Preceded by a less than delicious reputation, Brussels sprouts have been famously refused by children and labeled as smelling of sulphur.
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