Here's a recipe that is fast - 25 min. Ideal for Valentine's Day from Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinsky from Valentine's Day Dinner in Food & Wine Magazine, 02/2006 edition. Chef Brioza has a brilliant way of preparing the brussels sprouts: Rather than cook them whole, he thinly slices them, then sautés them with pancetta, shallot and garlic until they are shredded and soft.