Kitchen Garden Forum

I've got a bumper crop of sprouts at the moment, but no cabbages (swings and roundabouts, as always!)

When the supermarket had no hard cabbage at the weekend, I decided to use some of the sprouts instead for a coleslaw. I couldn't see why it wouldn't be ok, as they're so closely related.

I just thought I'd let you all know - it works.
No one suspected a thing, although son no. 2 did say that it was the best coleslaw ever!

Smiling, does son no 2 like brussel sprouts?
Talking of salads, tender young beetroot are lovely grated with a sweet sour orange dressing.

Ok,

Q What's the difference between Brussell Sprouts and bogies?

A You can't get most kids to eat Brussell Sprouts

Hope that's not a suggestion for the next coleslaw, Colin!

I make a coleslaw with Brussels sprouts, leeks and carrots, and it works best if you have a fine slicer on a food processor. I use equal quantities by weight of sliced sprouts and leeks, and grated carrots, and then add the dressing.