Nonstick vegetable oil spray 1 pound red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound celeriac, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound rutabagas, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch [...]]]> Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary
Bon Appétit | December 2001

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 pound red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound celeriac, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound rutabagas, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 leeks (white and pale green parts only), cut into 1-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled

Position 1 rack in bottom third of oven and 1 rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Spray 2 heavy large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Combine all remaining ingredients except garlic in very large bowl; toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper. Divide vegetable mixture between prepared sheets. Place 1 sheet on each oven rack. Roast 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reverse positions of baking sheets. Add 5 garlic cloves to each baking sheet.

Continue to roast until all vegetables are tender and brown in spots, stirring and turning vegetables occasionally, about 45 minutes longer. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand on baking sheets at room temperature. Rewarm in 450°F oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.)

2 1/4 pounds medium parsnips, trimmed, peeled, cut into 3 x 1/2-inch sticks 1 1/2 pounds medium carrots, trimmed, peeled, cut into 3 x 1/2-inch sticks 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons [...]]]> Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with White Balsamic
Bon Appétit | November 2010

2 1/4 pounds medium parsnips, trimmed, peeled, cut into 3 x 1/2-inch sticks
1 1/2 pounds medium carrots, trimmed, peeled, cut into 3 x 1/2-inch sticks
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine parsnips and carrots on large rimmed baking sheet. Add oil and remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Spread in even layer on baking sheet. Roast until vegetables are tender and brown around edges, stirring occasionally, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, then rewarm in 400°F oven 15 minutes

3 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon white miso (fermented soybean paste) 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel 1/3 cup extra-virgin [...]]]> Beet and Carrot Salad with Coriander and Sesame Salt
Bon Appétit | October 2010

3 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon white miso (fermented soybean paste)
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
4 2-inch-diameter beets, peeled
1 pound carrots, peeled

Whisk shallot, vinegar, orange juice, miso, ginger, and orange peel in medium bowl. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Gradually whisk in oil.

Toast coriander seeds in small skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Cool. Transfer to spice mill; process until coarsely ground. Add sesame seeds to same skillet. Toast over medium heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt; stir 30 seconds. Transfer sesame salt to small bowl and cool. Cover and chill dressing. Store toasted coriander and sesame salt in separate airtight containers at room temperature.

Using shredding disc on processor or a box grater, coarsely grate beets and carrots. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat lightly. Add coriander and 1 tablespoon sesame salt. Toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 30 minutes. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Toss salad, adding additional dressing, if desired. Sprinkle with remaining sesame salt and serve

1 lb . package pork sausage 3 medium beets, peeled and shredded 3 carrots, peeled and shredded 3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 3/4 cup water 1/2 medium head cabbage, cored and shredded 1 (8 [...]]]> Ukrainian Red Borscht Soup
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1 lb . package pork sausage
3 medium beets, peeled and shredded
3 carrots, peeled and shredded
3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 cup water
1/2 medium head cabbage, cored and shredded
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill for garnish

Crumble the sausage into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Fill a large pot halfway with water (about 2 quarts), and bring to a boil. Add the sausage, and cover the pot. Return to a boil. Add the beets, and cook until they have lost their color. Add the carrots and potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Add the cabbage, and the can of diced tomatoes.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat . Add the onion, and cook until tender. Stir in the tomato paste and water until well blended. Transfer to the pot. Add the raw garlic to the soup, cover and turn off the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls, and garnish with sour cream and fresh dill

1 large celery root (celeriac), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces Salt 1/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter Celery salt

Place celery root and potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; salt [...]]]> Potato and Celery Root Purée
Bon Appétit | October 1995

1 large celery root (celeriac), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt 1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Celery salt

Place celery root and potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; salt lightly. Boil until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain vegetables, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Return vegetables to same saucepan. Add cream and butter and mash until almost smooth. Season with celery salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover puree and cooking liquid separately and refrigerate. Stir puree over medium heat until heated through, adding reserved cooking liquid if mixture is dry.)

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons good olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl [...]]]> Roasted Brussels Sprouts
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons good olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. Sprinkle with more kosher salt (I like these salty like French fries), and serve immediately.

4 slices day-old rye bread, torn into 1-inch pieces 1 head cauliflower (2 1/2-to 3-pounds) 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly crushed

Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Pulse bread in a food processor to form medium-fine crumbs. Spread in a 4-sided [...]]]> Cauliflower with Rye Crumbs
Gourmet | December 2008

4 slices day-old rye bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
1 head cauliflower (2 1/2-to 3-pounds)
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, lightly crushed

Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Pulse bread in a food processor to form medium-fine crumbs. Spread in a 4-sided sheet pan and toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool.

Core cauliflower, keeping head intact, then cook in a large steamer rack over boiling water, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and keep warm, covered. Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat and stir in caraway seeds, toasted crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, about 2 minutes. Spoon over cauliflower

1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4–5 cups) 4 tablespoons olive oil 6 cups (about) chicken stock or canned low-salt chickenbroth 3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced (about 3 cups) 2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain [...]]]> Risotto with Squash and Leeks
Bon Appétit | December 1999

1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4–5 cups)
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups (about) chicken stock or canned low-salt chickenbroth
3 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squash on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.

Bring stock to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover and keep stock warm.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until absorbed, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot stock; simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining stock 1/2 cup at a time, allowing stock to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, about 25 minutes longer. Add roasted squash, cream, Parmesan cheese and sage; stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

2 pounds carrots (1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter), peeled, halved lengthwise 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Position 1 rack in center and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed [...]]]> Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots
Bon Appétit | December 2005

2 pounds carrots (1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter), peeled, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Position 1 rack in center and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. Divide carrots and parsnips between prepared sheets. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, then drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over vegetables on each sheet; toss to coat.
Roast vegetables 10 minutes; stir. Roast vegetables 10 minutes longer, stir, and reverse sheets. Continue roasting until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 15 minutes longer. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Tent with foil and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 10 minutes.)

Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in honey and vinegar. Drizzle honey glaze over vegetables and serve.

1 bunch beets (3/4 pound without greens or 1 1/4 pound with), trimmed 1/4 cup sliced natural almonds 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large Asian pear 3 cups [...]]]> Roasted Beet Salad
Gourmet | September 2000

1 bunch beets (3/4 pound without greens or 1 1/4 pound with), trimmed
1/4 cup sliced natural almonds
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large Asian pear
3 cups arugula leaves (3 ounces)

Preheat oven to 425°F
Wrap beets in foil and roast in middle of oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap beets and cool.

While beets are roasting, cook almonds in oil in a small skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden. Cool almonds in oil (nuts will get darker as they cool). Transfer almonds with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and season with salt.

Stir together shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, and oil from almonds in a large bowl.

Slip skins from beets and halve large beets. Cut beets into 1/4-inch-thick slices and add to dressing, tossing to coat.

Quarter and core pear and cut into julienne strips.
Arrange beets on a platter and drizzle with any dressing remaining in bowl. Top with arugula, then pear. Sprinkle with almonds