These brussell sprouts are the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or pretty much any holiday dinner party you have coming up. They are festive and pretty and DELICIOUS. I actually tripled the recipe below, as I was bringing it to a pot luck with 20 people or so. If you’re just making it for your family, I’d stick with the recipe asis. I had to cook it in two batches, and it filled up my rectangular Le Creuset baking dish.

For the record, several people told me that I officially made them like brussell sprouts for the first time. SUCCESS.

Please forgive the very fast iPhone photo taken the day after I actually made these amazing brussell sprouts. I truly regret not taking photos as I was cooking and right after they came off the stovetop. Oh well! Doesn’t change the deliciousness of this recipe.

Okay, here you go!

Pan-Seared Brussell Sprouts with Cranberries
from: Rachel Schultz

Ingredients

1 pound brussels sprouts, de-stemed and halved
2/3 cup fresh cranberries
1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup pecans
1/2 cup barley
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Olive oil
Salt & pepper

Directions

1. Prepare barley according to package instructions.
2. Heat brussels sprouts, cranberries, and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Season with salt & pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
4. Add balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Stir to coat and remove from heat.
5. Toss barley, sprouts, cranberries, and pecans in a large bowl. Top with gorgonzola.