The quality of your ingredients will dictate the success of this recipe, especially the olive oil.  We like the robust tanginess of Olivar Santamaria which leaves a clean yet lingering finish on your palate and brings out the flavor in the grapes, pistachios and Brussels sprouts.

The quality of your ingredients will dictate the success of this recipe, especially the olive oil.  We like the robust tanginess of Olivar Santamaria which leaves a clean yet lingering finish on your palate and brings out the flavor in the grapes, pistachios and Brussels sprouts.  In a large sauté pan, heat 5 tablespoons of Santamaria olive oil over medium heat.  Turn up burners to medium high, and add the Brussels sprouts.  Add Fleur du Sel to taste.  Allow to cook and slightly brown for 4 minutes, then cover with a lid for about 3 minutes.  Brussels sprouts should be firm and bright green still, but cooked through.  Remove from heat. 

Chiffonade the mint and mix in with the cooked Brussels sprouts.  Gently mix in the halved grapes.  Transfer to a serving dish.  With a girolle, which is a Swiss cheese curler, make rosettes of the Tete de Moines and arrange on top of the Brussels sprouts and serve immediately.