Roasted Root Vegetables With Garlic Food

GARLIC-ROASTED CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Position an oven rack just below the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic until smooth.
• For the chicken: Tuck the wings under the chicken. Sprinkle the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into the cavity. Place the rosemary, thyme and lemon quarters in the cavity. Tie the legs together loosely with kitchen string. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan.
• Starting at the neck end of the chicken, loosen the skin over the entire chicken breast. Smear the remaining butter mixture over the outside and under the skin of the chicken, being careful not to tear the skin.
• For the vegetables: In a large bowl, toss together the oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, shallots and garlic.
• Arrange the vegetables around the chicken in a single layer. Add the broth and roast until the vegetables are tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken thigh registers 160 to 165 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours. Let the chicken rest for 20 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken to a platter. Arrange the vegetables around the chicken. Scrape the contents of the roaster into a 4-cup measuring cup. Spoon off the layer of fat that rises to the top. Season the pan juices with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve the chicken with the pan juices.

OVEN-ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place 2 baking sheets in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Cut all the vegetables into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Cut the onions through the base core to keep some of the layers in chunky pieces. Toss all the vegetables with garlic, olive oil and salt in large bowl. Season generously with pepper.
• Carefully remove the heated baking sheets from the oven, brush or drizzle with olive oil. Divide the vegetables evenly between the 2 pans, spreading them out to assure they don't steam while roasting. Roast the vegetables until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• 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.) Transfer roasted vegetables to large bowl and then serve.
• Makes 8 servings.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the root vegetables and onion in a roasting pan.
• Toss the vegetables with the olive oil and salt to taste.
• Do not crowd the vegetables.
• Roast the mixture for a total of 45-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, scatter the garlic cloves in with the vegetables.
• Continue stirring every 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and evenly browned.
• Before serving, add a sprinkling of fresh chopped herbs or balsamic vinegar, if you like for additional flavor.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WITH SAGE AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Toss together all the ingredients; spread out in a roasting pan. Roast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 50 to 60 minutes.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Place vegetables in a large roasting pan and mix through oil and garlic.
• Bake in oven at 220 celcius for 35 to 40 minutes until starting to brown and crisp.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool down.
• Pile onto serving plates or platter.
• Spoon over Aioli and serve.
• TO MAKE AIOLI
• Place yolks, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor. Blend until smooth. With the motor running gradually add oil, a little at a time. The mixture will thicken. If the oil is added too quickly, the Aioli will curdle.
• Season to taste.