I was never the biggest fan of vegetables growing up. I can only recall eating Brussels sprouts once as a child and disliking them heartily. My wife cooked some up for her and my daughter a few years back, and I tried them for the first time since childhood. I couldn’t believe how rich and flavorful they were! I wolfed them down like they were chocolate bars (a guilty pleasure of mine. They are one of the only vegetables that I actually crave. Just thinking of a bowl full of Brussels sprouts makes my mouth water. I’ll have to check the freezer when I get home. I think Brussels sprouts may be on the menu tonight!

Tip in general: whether you steam them, roast them, or grill them, slice them in half so as much of the interior is exposed as possible. Most of the bitter compounds that make sprout-haters out of children will readily leach out into the cooking medium (oil or water) that way.