Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar
- 1½ lbs. fresh Brussels sprouts
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp. butter
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Trim off the stems and remove any limp leaves from the Brussels sprouts. Blanch the sprouts in boiling water to cover for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
Heat a large frying pan and add the olive oil, garlic, and onion. Sauté a few minutes until the onion just becomes tender. Add the blanched drained Brussels sprouts. Sauté a few minutes until Brussels sprouts are cooked to your liking. Add the vinegar and toss so that all the Brussels sprouts are coated with vinegar. Add the butter and salt and pepper to taste and toss together again.
