Roasted Brussels sprouts are such a welcome side dish, especially when bacon and maple syrup come to the party ... turning once, until crisp and browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon ...

It's bacon, doused in maple syrup and baked in the oven until crisp. You wouldn't think it would be so remarkable, but the combination of treacly sweetness and salty savouriness is alarmingly good.