Wine and Honey-glazed Sprouts

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Brussels sprouts
• ½ cup dry red wine
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1½ tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp margarine
• ½ cup water
• 1½ tsp cornstarch

Procedures

1. Trim stems from sprouts and cut an x into the base.
2. In a small bowl, combine wine, honey and soy sauce.
3. Over moderate heat, melt margarine in a 3 qt pot.
4. Add wine mixture, water and sprouts.
5. Stir and cook, covered, at a gentle simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Uncover and cook another 10 minutes.
7. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of water.
8. Stir into the pot and cook another 5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and serve from a serving casserole.