THE Side DISH & Cocktail

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

& The “H” Cocktail

From Co-owner Laura Reynolds & Chef Taylor Tinker of the Portage Tap House in Oquossoc

Episode 6 - November 15, 2020

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Brussel Sprouts, washed, stemmed and cut in half

  • 3 T Olive oil

  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced

  • 1 pkg Shaved parmesan cheese

  • Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

  1. Bring 1 quart of water to boil, add 1/2 tsp salt

  2. Add brussel sprouts to water and blanch for 5-6 minutes

  3. Drain and then put brussel sprouts in an ice bath for approximately 10 minutes

  4. Dry them off!

  5. Toss brussel sprouts in olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper to taste

  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes

  7. Add parmesan cheese, covering all brussel sprouts, and bake an additional 3- 5 minutes

  8. Enjoy!

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The “H” Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 3 dashes Cardamon bitters

  • 2 1/2 oz Glenfiddich

  • ¾ oz Aperol

  • 1 oz Lincoln and Maine Red Vermouth

Garnish of roasted caramelized orange wedge


Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients over ice in a shaker

  2. Shake until ice breaks.

  3. Strain into coupe/snifter, drop garnish in glass, and enjoy!

Taylor Tinker and Laura Reynolds of the Portage Tap House

Taylor Tinker and Laura Reynolds of the Portage Tap House

Never be afraid to fail, it only makes your cooking better.
— Chef Jamie Doyon