Recipe: Roasted Spicy Cauliflower
Roasting cauliflower keeps the florets tender yet firm. The trick is to make sure that the oven reaches the required temperature before roasting.
Recipe: Roast Root Vegetables with Pancetta Bacon
The difference between Italian Pancetta and regular bacon is that Pancetta isn't smoke cured and has a milder taste. Any root vegetables can be used.
Recipe: Creamy Ginger Carrot Soup
This rich and creamy ginger carrot soup is perfect for the season. The ginger and citrus gives it just the right amount of "warming" effect on a cold day.
Recipe: Indian Spiced Spinach
In Indian recipes, you may see spinach referred to as Palak or Saag. This is a simple, but delicious version of Palak Paneer, minus the Paneer (cheese).
Recipe: Braised Fennel
Fennel is browned in fat, and then covered and cooked until tender. This whole process works to create an amazing side dish.
Recipe: Grilled, Marinated Asparagus
Here green asparagus is first quickly grilled and then kept in a light Dijon marinade. Some cooks peel the asparagus, but it's not necessary.