Why sprouts earn a place on your plate all year round

There's more to this trusty festive staple thank you might think, writes Fiann Ó Nualláin.

The only time some people partake of Brussels sprouts is in a festive scenario. Well there is much more to sprouts (Brassica oleracea, from Gemmifera group of cabbages) than the tradition of dressing the plate beside the stuffing.