Ask Whatever: I have a ton of brussels sprouts

"Do you have any brussels sprout recipes?? I just bought 2 stalks since the farm stand was closing for the winter."

Lauren, this is a great questions since brussels sprouts are so very plentiful right now.

An easy cure for plain jane sprouts is obvious and can be applied to any vegetable, mineral or meat: add bacon and cheese.

But if you want to get a little crazy, use brussels sprouts in a breakfast hash. It's so good and different and healthy and less carbs since you're skipping the tots.

Clean and cut the sprouts in halves and quarters (they can be tough to tackle in one bite whole). Cover them in a little oil, salt and pepper and start cooking them in a frying pan. Add some white onion, garlic, maybe a little chopped tomato. And sure go ahead and add some bacon, I know you can't control yourself (cut the bacon into bits before frying). Then top with some runny, dippy, sunny side up eggs.

You have never experienced a garden breakfast so healthy and hearty all at once.

Another unique option I like (which may not be kid friendly) is to stir-fry the sprouts with garlic, butter and douse them in red wine. It's an easy, delicious new way to experience them.