I'm on a roasted vegetable kick. I love the way that the roasting process brings out the natural sweetness of vegetables, condensing and caramelizing their inherent flavors and transforming even the most simple produce into dishes with complex, satisfying flavor. I've been roasting lots of seasonal root vegetables - carrots, parsnips, turnips. They're sweeter this time of year and especially delicious alongside
pan-roasted chicken.
Nubby little fingerling potatoes are also particularly well-suited for roasting. Drizzled in olive oil and roasted with fresh garlic and herbs, they remain crispy on the outside and soft and dense on the inside. Elegant as an appetizer served with aioli for dipping, or as a healthy, comforting side dish for a weeknight supper.
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