I absolutely loved this crisp. The raisins, which were flambéed, were not only fun to make but delicious even on their own. I'd never had quince before but it really complemented the apple.

I absolutely loved this crisp. The raisins, which were flambéed, were not only fun to make but delicious even on their own. I'd never had quince before but it really complemented the apple.

It wasn't until I was an adult that I developed a real appreciation for Brussels Sprouts. Like many mothers mine tried to force them down my throat by telling me that they were simply baby cabbages, but I knew better. I don't recall ever having cooked one in Culinary School but since getting married I've made them several times for my husband and now it seems that my two year old has even taken a liking to them. This recipe is definitely one of the better ones that I've come across; it really allows the true flavor of the brussels sprouts to come through in a great cold weather side dish. I substituted yellow onions for the shallots and added a little chopped pancetta to the onions while cooking to give the dish even more flavor. These are definitely not your mother's brussels sprouts.

It wasn't until I was an adult that I developed a real appreciation for Brussels Sprouts. Like many mothers mine tried to force them down my throat by telling me that they were simply baby cabbages, but I knew better. I don't recall ever having cooked one in Culinary School but since getting married I've made them several times for my husband and now it seems that my two year old has even taken a liking to them. This recipe is definitely one of the better ones that I've come across; it really allows the true flavor of the brussels sprouts to come through in a great cold weather side dish. I substituted yellow onions for the shallots and added a little chopped pancetta to the onions while cooking to give the dish even more flavor. These are definitely not your mother's brussels sprouts.

Very easy and relatively quick. I have made with Asian Pears and served with homemade Butter Pecan ice cream. I cooked a bit longer than suggested. Can also be made with Splenda to reduce sugar calories.

Very easy and relatively quick. I have made with Asian Pears and served with homemade Butter Pecan ice cream. I cooked a bit longer than suggested. Can also be made with Splenda to reduce sugar calories.

This was a pretty easy dish to prepare although it did have a large assortment of ingredients. The result was good but a bit strong on the cloves. I'd make this again but with less cloves.

This was a pretty easy dish to prepare although it did have a large assortment of ingredients. The result was good but a bit strong on the cloves. I'd make this again but with less cloves.