[scratchmonkey]

Get yourself some brussels sprouts.

Cut 'em in half, or quarters if they're big.

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, then blanch the sprouts for about a minute.

Drain.

Put the sprouts on a cookie sheet, drizzle with some olive oil and shake on some black pepper.

Roast for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Done.

The blanching should remove the bitter taste from the sprouts, the olive oil and the pepper will give them a little kick and they work pretty well as a side for just about anything. If they get a little sulfur-y, try roasting them for a shorter amount of time.