Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk with Ranch Sauce

Ingredients

• Brussels Sprouts

  • 1 stalk Brussels sprouts (see note)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

• Blue Cheese Crumble (optional)

  • 1/3 cup (50 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) blue cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

• Ranch Sauce

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dried dill
  • 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp tarragon leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• Topping

  • 1/2 cup (35 g) store-bought fried onions