1 pound wild mushrooms cut into large bite-size pieces (a mix of chanterelles, oyster mushrooms and maitake is nice)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt more as needed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper as needed
1 pound brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
2 large shallots peeled and thinly sliced
1 2-inch piece cinnamon stick
6 ounces roasted and peeled chestnuts (1 cup; jarred vacuum packed or freshly roasted), crumbled
1/4 cup brandy
1 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar more as needed
1/4 cup chopped soft herbs such as dill, tarragon, chives and parsley
Here, wild mushrooms and brussels sprouts get crisp and golden in the oven while brandy-glazed chestnuts add a touch of sweetness. You can make the shallot-chestnut mixture the day before and refrigerate it in an airtight container. Sprinkle it evenly over the roasting vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking to warm it through.