Waitrose chef Charmaine with sprouts

How to cook sprouts

How to cook sprouts

Often boiled to oblivion, when cooked with love and care, Brussels sprouts are pure magic. They're utterly delicious when roasted, tossed into a stir fry or shredded in winter salads.

Not convinced? Waitrose cook and sprout enthusiast Charmaine Katz shares three delicious recipes that prove there’s life beyond just Christmas lunch for Brussels. 

Game-changing sprouts recipes

Charmaine shows us roasted sprout bar snacks, a sprout salad with halloumi and orange, and stir-fried sprouts in sesame and ginger.

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Bring Brussels to life by pairing them with these products: 

Canadian Amber rich maple syrup

No.1 Canadian Amber Maple Syrup

Sweet and golden, with notes of caramel and toffee, it works in both sweet and savoury dishes. 

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Cooks chopped ginger

Cooks’ Ingredients Chopped Ginger

Keep this jar on hand, ready for adding a warm kick to stir fries, curries, cakes and soups.

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Duchy Cypriot halloumi

Duchy Organic Cypriot Halloumi

Produced via the highest organic standards, this firm cheese is delicious when fried until golden.

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Cook's crispy bacon rashers

Cooks’ Ingredients Cooked Crispy Bacon Rashers

Made from outdoor-bred pork, chop and sprinkle over salads, sides and dips for a salty, crunchy finish.

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Got some spare sprouts? Try these recipes

Got some spare sprouts? Try these recipes

Miso butter noodles with crispy sprouts

Miso butter noodles with crispy sprouts

This solo dinner is the perfect way to use up leftover Brussels. Add prawns or chicken for a protein boost.

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Brussels sprouts falafels

Brussels sprouts falafels

In lieu of chickpeas, sprouts bring their own flavour and texture to these Middle Eastern snacks.

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Chipotle sprout melt

Chipotle sprout melt

Mexican spices, pickled shallot and honey give sprouts an edge in this pimped-up toastie.

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Penne with sprouts and pancetta

Penne with sprouts & pancetta

Simple but oh-so tasty – here’s an easy dinner when you’ve limited time in the kitchen.

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