Not Your Mother's Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Drop brussel sprouts into salted boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Test for tenderness but be sure that they do not begin to smell or lose their bright color. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

In a small saute pan, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil. When hot, add garlic and cook until it is tender (not brown.)

Add brusell sprouts, figs, salt and pepper to the pan and cook on low for a few minutes until the figs become soft. Again, make sure that the sprouts are not losing their color. Add preserves and stir. Remove from heat. Adjust with salt, pepper and sugar if needed.