ROASTED VEGETABLES to serve 4
1/4 Cauliflower cut into two inch florets
1/2 cup brussel sprouts cut in half
1 large onion halved and sliced into thick slices
1/4 medium turnip cut into 1 inch cubes
6 asparagus spears sliced into 2 inch pieces
Prepare and spread all except for asparagus on pan
In a separate bowl mix together:
4 TBLSP. olive oil
2 TBLSP. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano
pepper to taste
pour over vegetables and toss well with a spoon and your hands (yes your hands. Nothing mixes quite like hands. Of course you wash them first)
Bake in 400 degree oven for 1 hour. After half an hour remove from oven and give them a stir (I recommend you use a spoon this time. No Hands)
Add asparagus to pan and continue baking for another half hour.
CARROTS to serve 4
3 large carrots peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
Place them in a saucepan
Add enough water to come just below the top of the carrots.
Bring to a boil and turn back to medium heat. Continue cooking (a nice slow bubbling simmer)
for 15 to 20 minutes.
VERY IMPORTANT
Drain once a fork pierces the carrots easily. Don’t overcook but be sure they are tender.
Once you have drained the water make sure your burner is tuned off. Give the saucepan a shake and add 1 TBLSP butter, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
You will be amazed at how delicious these carrots are.
MINI POTATOES to serve 4
Depending upon how hungry everybody is, I usually count on 5 per person. They are delicious as leftovers so I think more is better than less.
Slice potatoes in half
Put them in a saucepan and add water to 1 inch below top of potatoes
Bring to boil on high heat
Reduce heat to medium or a medium low. A slow boil is what you want.
Cook until fork tender.
This will take 20 to 30 minutes.
Drain well
NANO often dumps them into a colander and quickly returns them to the pot
Add 1 TBLSP butter
1 tsp. chopped fresh dill
pinch of salt and pepper to taste
You can serve all of the above or one of the above with herb roasted chicken
Delicious!
Veritable feast of Vegetables