These little green power balls are on a roll.
Renowned for their nutrition as well as their sweet, nutty flavor, Brussels sprouts seem to be popping up all over restaurant menus, and their popularity is extending as well to home kitchens, thanks to innovative packaging and marketing.
“Mmmmm, Brussels sprouts! I’ve always loved them,” said Shannin Stein, general manager of Sacramento’s new Empress Tavern.
Part of their appeal is they can just as tastefully stand up to a rib roast or anchor vegetarian fusion food. A case in point is Empress Tavern and its next-door sister restaurant, Mother.
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