
Episode 1: Bacon & Hip-Hop
Brussel Sprout Salad
w/ candied bacon
Ingredients
Serves 7-10
1/2 llb of String beans
1/2 lb of Asparagus
1 pound of Brussel sprouts
1 pint of Grape tomatoes
1 tbsp of salt for blanch
Cold water & ice
3-5 pieces of candied bacon
Shredded cheese
Vinaigrette dressing
Large bowl
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Wash All vegetables
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Finely slice the brussel sprouts
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Blanch string beans and asparagus
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Boil a pot of water & add salt
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Once water comes to a boil add the veggies in batches
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Cook them 2-3 minutes
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Prepare a bowl of ice water
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Drop veggies into water ("shock" veggies)
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This preserves their color
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After they cool (1-2 minutes) take veggies out of water and chop them into thirds
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Begin preparing your salad
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Cut grape tomatoes in half
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Add blanched veggies, tomatoes, and cheese over the sliced brussel sprouts
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Crumb candied bacon over the salad
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Add favorite/ homemade vinaigrette dressing
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In the episode I made an AMAZING Asian vinaigrette with scallions, ginger, garlic and rice wine vinegar. If you would like the recipe please let us know!