Brussels Sprouts
["2 lb. fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts", "water", "4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces", "1 c. chopped onion", "1 c. sour cream", "salt to taste", "Louisiana hot sauce or ground cayenne pepper to taste"]
["If using fresh sprouts, rinse well and cut off any discolored leaves.", "With a paring knife, cut a \"plus\"", "sign in the stem end to insure even cooking.", "Place the sprouts in a large saucepan and cover with water.", "Bring to a boil and continue boiling for about 10 minutes or until the stem side is tender when pierced with a knife.", "Drain and set the sprouts aside."]
["Brussels", "water", "bacon", "onion", "sour cream", "salt", "hot sauce"]