They did a scientific test which showed that the taste of a sprout is nice or nasty according to which group you were in, nothing you could do about it. I think it was to do with the taste buds on the tongue. So, you like them or loathe them.
Sweat onion, bacon and garlic, add shredded sprouts, Give a good shuggle in the pan. Add a splash of sherry and clamp a lid on. After a couple of mins add double cream, seasoning and a handful pf finely grated parmesan.