We’ve all grown up and (hopefully) moved beyond memories of the overcooked, mushy brussels sprouts of childhood, but this divisive little veg still doesn’t get all the love it deserves. Luckily, Jamie Oliver is a sprout devotee, and he’s here to champion the many delights of this brilliant brassica.

Crunchy sprout slaw

The bite you get from this slaw’s raw elements brings some welcome freshness to the table.

Sprout thoran

Coconut is a staple in many Keralan dishes, such as this stir-fried vegie curry. The slight bitterness of the sprouts works really nicely with the sweet spiciness of the dish.

Middle Eastern roasted sprouts

Bursting with Middle Eastern flavours, this recipe will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about sprouts.

Caramelised sprout and red onion tarte tatin

Deep, dark and incredibly delicious, this tarte tatin takes these everyday vegetables to the next level.

Sprout and Stilton soup

Whip up this flavour-packed soup to serve as a starter, or enjoy it as a nourishing supper with crusty bread on the side to dunk in.

Sprout and potato gratin with chestnut crumb

Topped with toasty breadcrumbs and chestnuts for added crunch, this creamy, garlicky gratin is pure comfort-food joy. Get stuck in to reveal the beautiful vegies just beneath the surface.