Winter Vegetable Plate Recipes

ROOT FOR WINTER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulb. Brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil., Peel the beets, parsnips, rutabagas, turnips and carrots; cut into 2-in. pieces. Place in a large bowl; add the onions, salt, peppercorns, bay leaves and remaining oil. Toss to coat., Transfer to three greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Place garlic on one of the pans., Bake 35 minutes or until garlic is softened, stirring once. Remove garlic; set aside to cool. Drizzle wine and broth over vegetables. Bake 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Squeeze softened garlic over vegetables; dot with butter. Transfer to a serving platter.

ROASTED WINTER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush 2 large rimmed baking sheets with oil. In a large bowl, toss all vegetables with oil and season with salt and pepper. Divide vegetables between baking sheets. Top with thyme and roast until golden and tender, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating sheets and tossing vegetables halfway through.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST VEGGIE TRAY (PEOPLE ACTUALLY WANT TO EAT)

Steps:

• Make it fun. Mix in a variety of colors, flavors, and textures, and consider your budget as you go along.
• On a budget? Veggies such as carrots, celery, and cucumbers are crowd-pleasers and easy on the wallet, while peppers, tomatoes, and jicama are fun for more adventurous eaters or when you want to go all out.
• Easy to eat. The most important thing is to select finger-food-friendly vegetables that are easy to eat.

HOT VEGETABLE PLATE

Steps:

• Peel kohlrabi, turnip and rutabaga; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Halve the kohlrabi and turnip slices; quarter the rutabaga slices. Place all vegetables in a large saucepan and cover with water; cook until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan; stir in flour. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add salt if desired and pepper. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until mixture boils. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in mustard. , Drain vegetables; serve with warm mustard sauce.

WINTER VEGETABLE POTAGE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leeks; cover and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups broth, cooked or frozen vegetables, potato, cabbage and rosemary. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat; partially cover pan and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Thin soup, if desired, with additional broth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle croutons over.

WINTER VEGETABLE PLATE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450.
• If you used large beets, cut in halfs or quarters. Leave baby beets whole. Place beets on parchment lined foil and drizzle with 1 Tblsp olive oil.
• Wrap foil and roast until tender when pierced with knife tip, about 30 to 45 minutes for small beets, up to 1 !/2 hours for large. Don't overcook. Roast until just tender, not shriveled up.
• Let cool. Then rub skin off with paper towel or clean damp cloth.
• Roast other vegetables: Toss shallots, parsnips, and carrots in a large bowl with the remaining oil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread in even layer in rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment.
• Sprinkle with rosemary.
• Roast about 30 minutes, turning once. Vegetables should be tender and golden.
• Arrange all vegetables on plate or put in casserole. Top as desired. May be made ahead and rewarmed.