Roasted To Perfection

 What is the best way to cook any kind of veggie? Try roasting. The extreme heat brings out anot just the flavor but a sweetness and crunchiness to any green. This is a method that once tried will be a favorite.

Regular contributor Ali slagle wrote about this in today's New York Times food section. She suggests the sheet pan method .This gives all veggies a nice even cook and golden color afterwards. It's also good when comining a protein like chicken or fish with any kind of veggie. Keep in mind that roasting can occur any time of year. summer's harvests of tomatoes and string beans are just as good cooked this way as winter parsnips and cabbage. How to ensure a good roast. firstly cut the veggies all the same size in uniform pieces. Keep in mind that smaller pieces get crunchy while larger ones have a creaminess to their centers.Thne season and oil generously. What's the best oil to use? Try olive oil. It's then roasting them on the lowest rach of the oven. You should set the oven to 425 degrees Farenheit. This  caramelizes the outside while retaining a soft exterior. One good thing about roasting that skillet cooking demands is flipping the veggies halfway through the cooking.

The recipes Ms. slagle supplies can be the main course or a tasty side. There are roasted root veggies with hot honey. She combines such root vegetables as carrots, potatoe rutabegas , parsnips and sweet potatoes along with turnips with a hot honey sauce that's spiked with cayenne pepper. The veggies are roasted first after a bath in olive oil and then the sauce is poured on at the end. There is also cheddar roasted broccoli, a new spin on this meal time classic. The cheese is added at the end to make a crispy chewy coating. Theres also roasted sweet potatoes and kale with eggs. The eggs nest on kale and sweet potatoes. Harissa paste and peanut butter are mixed together and drizzled over it. If you;re looking for a tasty spup then try Ms. Slagle;s roasted cauliflower with garlic. This is a super easy soup that just needs water and a good food processor to make.One head of garlic is added for a true flavor experieince.

If you like veggies then roasting them will just rampup their likability.Try these recipes for a tasty intro to them. They are perfect for a good meal.