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“Xx xxxxxxx xxx xxxxx xxxxxx xxxx x Look for green sprouts with bright, white bottoms. Ignore any with yellow or browning leaves Brussels sprouts only take 5-10 minutes to cook. Chop the root off first, but don't bother criss-crossing the bottoms There are, apparently, 110 different varieties of sprout 9 If you can, buy sprouts on the stalk - the stalk continues to release nutrients, ensuring a sweeter sprout www.menu-dorset.co.uk