How To Series: Roasting Vegetables

It has come to my attention that how to roast veggies is not common knowledge. It's so easy you're going to wonder why you haven't been doing it your whole life. First, let me say this - I think this is the easiest way to cook almost any vegetable and the tastiest.

My hubby is not a veggie guy. The only veggies he claims to like are "jalapenos and peppers". However, upon roasting some cauliflower, he has decided he does actually like it. So, if you have "non-veggie" eaters in your midst, try this method.

Preheat oven to 425

Chop Vegetables into 1"(ish) pieces
Toss in about 3-5 TBSP EVOO or other cooking oil*
Add spices

Place vegetables on baking sheet with edges (jellyroll pan)

Bake for approx 25-30 min

Enjoy!

Yup, it's that easy. So, for all of you that need portions and measurements, know that I am not a recipe girl by nature and that I go with what feels good. But here are some ideas to get your started. Use your nose and your best judgement. If you don't like it the first time, do it differently the next time. That's how you learn to season - trial and error!

Potatoes
5 med-large potatoes
1 heaping TBSP minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or chipotle powder**


Sweet Potatoes (Spicy Eastern Flare)
2-3 large Yams/Sweet Potatoes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp tumeric
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Sweet Potatoes and Apples
2-3 large Yams/Sweet Potatoes
2 Gala or Honeycrisp Apples
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp Cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground ginger
2 TBSP Maple Syrup (not pancake syrup)

Cauliflower
1 head of Cauliflower
1 heaping TBSP minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or chipotle powder

Zucchini and Mushrooms
2 large Zucchini and 1 pint Mushrooms
1 heaping TBSP minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or chipotle powder

*You can also use butter in place of oil. It will be yummier, but obviously not as healthy and not dairy free. If using butter melt one stick of butter in microwave and use melted butter in place of oil.

**Omit if you are sensitive to spicy foods.