Brussels Sprouts - With pasta

1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion , coarse chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2[...]

2 cans chicken broth 2 quarts water 1 onion , chopped fine 2 cloves garlic , chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons oil 1/2 lb smoked ham , chopped 2 teaspoons salt 1/4[...]

1 lb Brussels sprout 1 lb penne pasta (whole wheat preferable, orrecchiete, or farfalle also work) 1 lemon kosher salt (to taste) pepper (to taste) 1 small[...]