The Veggie That Haunts Your Dreams

Posted on July 26th, 2010 by peanutbutterfingers

Stereotypically speaking, most kids have a vegetable (or 12) that they absolutely hate and refuse to eat. Growing up the veggies that haunted my dreams were broccoli and asparagus.

A popular nightmare-inducing veggie is Brussels sprouts, but those lil’ babies make this girl smile! :)

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(Yes, I am well aware that my jeans are way too long. I promise they actually fit when I wear them with my 4-inch wedges, which I promptly took off when I walked in the door. Veggie chopping is a no-heels-allowed sport, after all.)

Tonight’s dinner would probably make any 8-year-old cry for pizza, but it made me and Ryan happy!

We enjoyed broiled sockeye salmon, seasoned with lemon, basil, thyme and sea salt, along with basil fettuccine and Brussels sprouts.

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To prepare the Brussels sprouts, I tossed them in olive oil before seasoning them with Mrs. Dash original blend of salt-free spices.

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This was a home-run dinner!

Alright, kiddos, I’m outta here for the night to watch The Bachelorette!

Question of the Night

When you were a kid, was there a vegetable that you absolutely hated? Did you ever grow out of it?

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73 Responses to “The Veggie That Haunts Your Dreams”

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    Meg, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:15 pm Said:

    I can’t remember any veggies that I hated, but I think it’s because I helped my Dad garden, and we made salsa and all kinds of neato dishes out of our harvest :D I definitely adore brussel sprouts too!

    Dinner looks so simple yet delicious! Salmon is awesome!

    Enjoy your night!

      

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    Courtney, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:31 pm Said:

    Brussels sprouts definitely haunted me as a kid – and I’ve actually still never tried them!
    Ok, time to get back to the Bachelorette! ;)

      

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    Fervent Foodie, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:32 pm Said:

    Eggplant…. and I STILL hate it.. blegh… even thinking about it makes me queasy!

      

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    Katherine, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:36 pm Said:

    Tomatoes! I told a girl in my kindergarten class that we couldn’t be friends because she liked tomatoes and I didn’t. Haha:)

      

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    michelle, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:36 pm Said:

    I had the SAME EXACT dinner as you did!! So weird!!

    Hope yours was as delicious as mine was! Have a great night!

      

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    emily, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:38 pm Said:

    I pretty much loved all veggies but I hate broccoli stems, not broccoli, just the stems!

      

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    Cate, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:42 pm Said:

    I had brussel sprouts with dinner tonight as well!
    I was kind of grossed out by them for a long time but I recently tried them and fell in love. They might be my new favorite veggie.

      

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    Julia, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:47 pm Said:

    I hated lima beans, red beets and brussel sprouts. I still cringe at the sight of lima beans and gag at the smell of red beets, but I love brussel sprouts now!

      

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    Lizzy @ LBBakes, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:47 pm Said:

    Cabbage – I have never been able to stomach it and still cannot to this day! I suppose that means no Brussels sprouts for me, too. I’ve never tried them but I assume they taste like cabbage? :)

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    haha kindof… they both have an unerlying bitter-ish taste, i guess. :)

      

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    Kelly, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:47 pm Said:

    I hated lima beans and squash. Today I LOVE squash but honestly I still HATE lima beans with a very real passion! haha!!!

      

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    jennyinnewyork, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:48 pm Said:

    broccoli! yuck…. i still don’t love it. haha

      

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    Kattrina, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:49 pm Said:

    I hated lima beans and still do. I like of other types of bean but really hate lima beans.

    I have a really good brussel sprout recipe that has garlic and apple cidar vinegar in it – it’s the only way I’ll eat brussel sprouts.

    I’m actually not a fan of a single veggie. I eat them because I know they are good for me but I can’t stand them. Corn is the only vegetable I’ll eat because I like it. I can’t seem to change my little tasebuds, after all these years of eating veggies I still haven’t started to like them.

      

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    Tiffany, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:50 pm Said:

    My most hated vegetable was kohlrabi. I’m definitely traumatized my mom forcing me to eat it as a kid – haven’t tried it since!

    Cute jeans! Where are they from? I am in desperate need of some new ones :)

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    thanks! they’re ernest sewn jeans & i bought them online at RueLaLa: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/jbream726

      

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    bridetobefit, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:51 pm Said:

    Peas! And I still can’t go near them, even if they are disguised in a dish, I make sure to pick out every last one before chowing down!

      

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    Michelle, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:53 pm Said:

    I went through a phase of not liking regular/white potatoes. (My mom wasn’t too happy since we were a huge meat and potatoes kind of family.) However, these days there’s only a handful of ways I like them prepared.

    I am also using salmon in our dinner–Salmon Chowder.

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 26th, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    ooooh i want salmon chowder!!

      

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    ellaroo88, on July 26th, 2010 at 8:57 pm Said:

    we had a you eat it and you like it rule. I actually wasn’t allowed to not like my veggies and it worked- I liked my veggies

      

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    Heather (heather's dish), on July 26th, 2010 at 8:58 pm Said:

    i have always ADORED brussels sprouts! everyone thinks i’m crazy, but my mama raised me right ;) i do hate water chestnuts (are those even veggies?!) – it’s a texture thing, i think they’re gross!

      

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    Jessica @ How Sweet, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:02 pm Said:

    Hmmm …

    still haven’t grown out of it. :)

      

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    Lauren, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:04 pm Said:

    Peas were mine but now I like them. Probably my least favorite but I definitely don’t think the same of them as I did when I was 8!

    I love when jeans are too long. Too cute! :)

      

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    Molly, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:06 pm Said:

    I hate olives- that counts right? Like detest them. I think they taste like feet :(

    and that salmon looks AMAZING!

    xo-Molly
    http://www.givinganythingbutup.wordpress.com

      

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    erica, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:09 pm Said:

    i’ve never actually eaten brussel sprouts before….

    when i was really young, i used to only eat the stems of broccoli…then when i got a little older i would refuse to eat the stems and only eat the tops…strange, i know.

    i really don’t like uncooked onions.

      

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    Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:09 pm Said:

    I love brussels! They’re so tasty roasted. I hated spinach and mushrooms growing up. I still loathe mushrooms, but I love raw spinach. I only ever had it cooked as a kid, which still grosses me out!

    I have “long jeans” and “normal jeans” too. It’s the only way you can wear jeans + heels!

      

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    christina cadden, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:13 pm Said:

    Dinner looks good but I hate brussel sprouts! Always have always will!

      

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    Maria @ A Healthier Maria, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:13 pm Said:

    LIMA BEANS! & the only bean I will eat now is a garbanzo. It’s really bad!

      

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    Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:16 pm Said:

    Yes, onions! And to this day I hate them with a passion.

      

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    Rachel, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:17 pm Said:

    I hated broccoli and cooked spinach. I still can’t stand either of them, I will eat raw spinach in salads or green monsters but I despise it cooked… and broccoli, cooked, raw, whatever, makes me gag. Yes I am 26 years old and I will gag on broccoli :) But, when I was little, (and still to this day,) I loved the veggies that most people don’t like, such as asparagus, eggplant, artichokes, and tomatoes. LOVED them.

      

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    Katie@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:24 pm Said:

    I used to hate uncooked bell peppers and finally last year I was chopping one for another dish, and decided to scoop up a blob of hummus with a raw piece and try it. Delicious! I find it strange that peppers bothered me so much when I would happily eat asparagus, broccoli, brussel sprouts or any other veggies that aren’t usually kid friendly.

      

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    katie, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:25 pm Said:

    b.sprouts roasted are one of my faves! :) i actually want to put my recipe up..but i don’t think anyone will even try it due to the bad wrap they have! :)

    yours look great!

      

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    Laura, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:26 pm Said:

    I hated cauliflower as a kid, and I still can’t stand it. I felt the same way about asparagus until recently. I had some amazingly yummy roasted asparagus at Thanksgiving, and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. I think my mom is still in shock :) .

      

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    Sarah, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:29 pm Said:

    i hate peas. still do, unless they are fresh. canned peas are the worst, but my husband & dad love them. yuck! and i actually never had brussel sprouts before… my mom (who loves all other veggies) hates brussel sprouts and so never fixed them. thus… i’ve inherited her dislike of them, without even trying them. :-/ yikes, maybe i should one day!

      

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    Katie, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:40 pm Said:

    I hated peas and I still do!! Eww I just can’t get myself to like them. PS: I had salmon tonight for dinner too!

      

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    Heather H., on July 26th, 2010 at 9:52 pm Said:

    I hated peas and I still do!! I didn’t like many vegetables growing up except for carrots and corn. But now I love all veggies except peas! I can’t stand them. I used to not like onions growing up either, but I recently started eating them and I love them!

      

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    Astrid, on July 26th, 2010 at 9:53 pm Said:

    mushrooms! but now that I am older I LOVE portabello shrooms!

      

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    Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat), on July 26th, 2010 at 9:54 pm Said:

    That dinner looks delicious! I don’t remember a specific veggie that I didn’t like…maybe artichokes?

      

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    thomalm, on July 26th, 2010 at 10:13 pm Said:

    I actually made brussel sprouts for the first time last Friday. I did not know what to do so I just roasted them with olive oil, salt and pepper. I’m not sure what they are supposed to taste like but mine tasted fishy and I don’t think thats normal. I may try them again with different spices but so far this is the only veggie I am not a fan of.

      

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    Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life), on July 26th, 2010 at 10:14 pm Said:

    I’ve gotta try brussel sprouts… beets and brussels are 2 veggies I’ve never had…
    but I always have loved veggies…artichokes were my fav growing up :)

      

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    Allison, on July 26th, 2010 at 10:22 pm Said:

    I used to think squash was disgusting, but now I love it!

      

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    lisaou11, on July 26th, 2010 at 10:29 pm Said:

    ummmm everything but corn! all veggies haunted my dreams :)

      

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    Amber K, on July 26th, 2010 at 11:25 pm Said:

    I’m a huge fan of veggies. But I HATE meat (all kinds) and mushrooms. Is that fungus a veggie? I don’t know but it is slimy and disgusting.

      

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    Sarah, on July 26th, 2010 at 11:47 pm Said:

    I hated the frozen veggie mix ( like the ones with peas, corn, carrots, and green beans). I don’t know why since I love all of those veggies by themselves.

    I made the Neiman Marcus cookie recipe you posted for my boyfriend. So good! Thanks!

      

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    Despues I Do - A Blog About What Happens After "I Do", on July 26th, 2010 at 11:48 pm Said:

    I used to HATE brussels! I still have to roast ‘em to death even today to stomach them!

    So, can I just say kudos for not appearing to be too stressed about the wedding planning!? I read your blog daily and you always seem so happy and even-keeled! I just got married earlier this month and I was going crazy during the planning process! What’s your de-stressing secret? Body Pump?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 27th, 2010 at 9:30 am

    haha thanks! we’re still pretty far out (our wedding is oct. 30) & i’m just trying to go with the flow and honestly believe that everything will work out! i’m a pretty easy going person by nature – sometimes i think i need to be more stressed out by this wedding business, actually!

      

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    emama, on July 27th, 2010 at 1:12 am Said:

    Still don’t like lima beans!

      

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    pursuitofhealthfulness, on July 27th, 2010 at 2:06 am Said:

    There is an ongoing battle in my house with my mom and me vs. my dad and sister. We love Brussels sprouts, they hate ‘em. We’re right, they’re wrong.

    I loh-ve veggies, but I just can’t bring myself to eat okra!

      

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    Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run], on July 27th, 2010 at 2:11 am Said:

    I like your DARK jeans. Do you get bargain denim, too, or do you go designer?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 27th, 2010 at 9:31 am

    thanks! they’re actually designer (ernest sewn), but i got them at a reasonable price on RueLaLa: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/jbream726
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    KaraHadley, on July 27th, 2010 at 4:09 am Said:

    Ah! When I was younger my mother was living with a boyfriend who was in charge of making dinner every night. Whenever he was mad at my brother and I he would cook fish and steamed brussels sprouts (2 things my brother and I hated). That’s exactly what this meal reminded me of.
    But now, I absolutely lovelovelove brussels sprouts (roasted, not steamed). Funny how things change.

      

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    balancejoyanddelicias, on July 27th, 2010 at 5:03 am Said:

    I’ve never really been into veggies when i was kid… but didn’t hate anyone either. Now I love all veggies! :)

      

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    Kerry, on July 27th, 2010 at 5:11 am Said:

    you are SOO cute!! haha! I find it hard to get my veggies in!

      

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    Sylvia, on July 27th, 2010 at 6:23 am Said:

    I would run away over BEETS! I’ve recently had roasted and love them! Turns out I only hate them when there from the can! Fresh veggies are the best! I started roasting veggies! Love it, so quick and super easy!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 27th, 2010 at 9:32 am

    i’ve never actually made my own beets! something on the to do list!

      

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    Amanda @ My Switch to Scrubs, on July 27th, 2010 at 8:45 am Said:

    I used to hate all veggies…but am learning to love them one by one. I’m not quite on board with brussel sprouts yet, but my mom is on a mission to change my mind!

    One I will never enjoy – potatoes. I can eat them if they are crispy, but mashed and baked potatoes…forget it!!

      

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    Tina, on July 27th, 2010 at 8:50 am Said:

    I have always loved brussels sprouts as well. I used to love asparagus and hate it now though.

    Love your jeans. I wear a lot of my jeans long because with heels they become the perfect length. And I have to say – your pictures are looking really great lately! They always do but something lately just pops with them.

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 27th, 2010 at 9:32 am

    thanks, tina!

      

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    Shanna @ Shanna LIke Banana, on July 27th, 2010 at 9:05 am Said:

    I have always hated mushrooms. Yick…smelly little funghis! And I used to hate eggplant but can now find ways to make it so the texture is far better.

    As for the jeans, I buy all my clothes to fit 4″ heels. I’m at a loss when I where jeans that go to my ankles! :)

      

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    Corinne, on July 27th, 2010 at 9:07 am Said:

    Looks amazing!!! How did you make that salmon??

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 27th, 2010 at 9:33 am

    I made the fish by placing it on a cookie sheet lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. After spraying the fish with cooking spray and seasoning it with a mixture of lemon, thyme, basil and salt, I broiled it in the oven until the fish flaked with a fork. :)

      

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    Ann, on July 27th, 2010 at 9:16 am Said:

    Not a fan of okra or turnips…or anything canned. Fresh only, or frozen in a pinch.

      

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    Naomi(onefitfoodie), on July 27th, 2010 at 9:31 am Said:

    mmmm salmon RULES love it! :) brussels are so delicious! :) have you ever tried grilling them? they are SO SO good!!! i used to HATE toamtoes (I know they are a fruit, but I always put them in the veggie category) now, I love them!

      

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    Starr, on July 27th, 2010 at 9:46 am Said:

    Yellow Squash! I had this great aunt who made the very best blackberry cobbler in the world! The problem was that you had to eat everything on your plate in order to have any. The adults fixed plates for the kids and our plates ALWAYS had yellow squash. I tried holding my nose, I tried mixing it with corn, even covering it with gravy or ketchup. I still hated it. But you know what? I am now 46 years old and it is my FAVORITE veggie! Funny how that works, huh?

      

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    jenleeb3, on July 27th, 2010 at 9:53 am Said:

    that salmon looks delicious! i dont remember hating any veggie but i remember hating being forced to drink milk at dinner. I still hate milk!

      

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    Erika, on July 27th, 2010 at 11:58 am Said:

    When I was little I hated green beans and tomatoes – now they are some of my favorite veggies! :-D

      

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    silvershadow157, on July 27th, 2010 at 12:04 pm Said:

    I used to hate zucchini but now I absolutely love it, can’t believe what I was missing out on!

      

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    bitesizedtexan, on July 27th, 2010 at 2:41 pm Said:

    OMG I LOVE Brussels sprouts! when I was a kid I’m not sure I would go near it but I absolutely love them now! :)

      

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    Anonymous, on July 27th, 2010 at 5:45 pm Said:

    how did you cook the brussels?

      

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    Carol Reply:
    July 27th, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    Same as last person – how did you cook Brussel Sprouts?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 29th, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    toss in olive oil, salt & pepper and roast on a cookie sheet (sprayed w/ cooking spray) at 375 for 25 min, flipping halfway through. yum!

      

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    Brandy, on July 27th, 2010 at 11:11 pm Said:

    Yet another person asking…..How did you cook the brussel sprouts?

      

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    GiGi, on July 27th, 2010 at 11:20 pm Said:

    Oh boy did I hate ALL vegetables when I was younger! That’s right, I wouldn’t touch one! If my spaghetti even has one tiny spring of parsley on top… I wouldn’t eat it! Man has that changed though because now if my parsley touches pasta, I won’t eat the parsley! ha ha!

    When I make brussels sprouts I marinate them (after steaming them a bit) overnight (or for at least a few hours) in a huge tub of olive oil & garlic… then I spread them out over a baking dish and bake them in a convection oven(it makes all the difference) for about an hour or so @ 350. So delicious! To finish them off I sprinkle with salt, pepper & lemon juice.

      

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    Linda, on July 28th, 2010 at 3:49 pm Said:

    When I was a young girl, I hated brussel sprouts…I still don’t like them very well, but want to try them your way.

    I will NEVER find a likeness for Okra, though….their texture is way to slimey for me.

      

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