This vegetable has a polarizing reputation. Unfortunately, a lot of people think they hate them because they've had a bad experience in the past, such as overcooked, mushy, boiled sprouts. This isn't the right cooking process to choose.  Actually, you don't even have to cook sprouts. Slice them thinly and toss with salad leaves, sliced radish, and carrot, along with some extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar for a crunchy salad. If you do want to cook them, try sauteing them with chopped bacon and a pinch of cayenne pepper too if you want some heat.  This is one of my favorite recipes for a side dish, and I also love the contrast between this and sweet potatoes, so often make those too when I'm making sprouts.