While the cost of a traditional Christmas dinner has risen by about 25 to 30 per cent since 2019, and turkey prices are up nearly 40 per cent, Brussels sprouts are nearly 14 per cent cheaper than they were six years ago, according to data from retail analytics company Assosia.

Some people loathed the bitter taste of Brussels sprouts as children. But the humble vegetable has been the subject of a decades-long breeding programme to banish the bitterness.

Drizzle the oil over the sprouts and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat evenly, then arrange in a single layer. Roast until the Brussels sprouts are nicely browned and have crispy outer leaves, 18 to 22 minutes, tossing once after the first 15 minutes.

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