Smashing Brussels sprouts before you roast them results in extra surface area for crispy cheesy bits. Using a meat mallet makes this recipe extra fun, but a cast-iron skillet or heavy drinking glass will do in a pinch!
Marcela presents four sides that are perfect for any holiday menu, and easy enough to make anytime. First, brussel sprouts cooked in a sweet and spicy chipotle chile cream. Then potato croquettes filled with cheese and chiles and pan-fried until crispy. Next she mashes roasted squash and garlic into a sweet puree topped with sautéed apples. And then bakes yams and apples with marshmallows, finished with a delicious crunchy streusel topping.