Overcooking will result in a mushy bitter tasting vegetable. A box of Brussels sprouts will feed about 3 to 4 people. Since many people find Brussels sprouts slightly bitter, I have added the sweetness of an orange to the final dish. Sectioned oranges placed on top of the Brussels sprouts during the lat 2-3 minutes of cooking improves the flavor. Often viewed as a lowly vegetable, cabbage is one of the least expensive, best storing vegetables.
Most people only think of cabbage as coleslaw, but it is so much more.
For its cancer fighting properties as well as high fiber, it makes taking a another look at cabbage worth doing. Choose cabbages that are firm and heavy in relation to their size and free of yellowing leaves, splits and soft spots. Tight cabbage heads will store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, looser varieties should be used within a few days. One pound of cabbage will shred into 4 to 5 cups raw and 2 to 3 cups cooked. Although most commonly found as white heads, purple and greenish varieties are also available.