Cheesy Fried Polenta w/Pan Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts + Roasted Garlic Sage Oil

INGREDIENTS

Arils from one pomegranate

heads Garlic

1/2 cup

Pomegranate, juice

1 tbsp

Sage, fresh

large bunch Sage, fresh

sprigs Thyme, fresh

1/2 cup

Balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp

Honey

1 1/4 cups

Polenta

2 cups

Flour

Pepper

1 tsp

Salt

1/2 tsp

Salt and pepper

66 tbsp

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Pine nuts

4 oz

Blue cheese or parmesan cheese

1/2 lb

Brie

2 tbsp

Butter

5 cups

Water

1 1/2 pounds brussels spouts (halved)

1 teaspoon crushed red peper flakes