Gory Gorilla Tonsils

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the Brussels sprouts and remove any discolored leaves.
2. 2
   Trim off the stem ends and cut an X into the bottom of each sprout to make sure your tonsils cook nice and tender.
3. 3
   Place the sprouts in a pot containing about 2 inches of water and sprinkle with the salt.
4. 4
   Cover the pot and cook over medium heat until boiling.
5. 5
   After 8 to 10 minutes, carefully stab a few sprouts with a fork to see if they're tender.
6. 6
   When you can easily pierce them through to their centers, remove the pot from the heat and carefully drain the sprouts in a colander.
7. 7
   Place the grated cheese in a small saucepan and add the milk.
8. 8
   Simmer over low heat, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until the cheese melts.
9. 9
   Remove the saucepan from the heat as soon as the cheese melts.
10. 10
    Arrange a bed of washed lettuce leaves on a platter.
11. 11
    Place the gorilla tonsils - in pairs, of course - on the leaves.
12. 12
    Drizzle the melted cheese (pus) over the tonsils.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with paprika (blood specks) and serve.