Rooting for Root Veggies illustration

in the autumn season i love all kinds of root vegetables, especially as oven vegetables or simply grated in salads. simply delicious and colorful

When I think about root vegetables, I also think about the animals that share the earth with them. My favorite way to cook root vegetables is to roast them. The flavors really come out! Yum!

Autumn weather calls for roasted, caramelized root veggies! This recipe is easily adaptable to whatever vegetables are on hand - russet potatoes, turnips, rutabagas, or garlic would be nice additions, too.

A depiction of my favorite root vegetables and how I like to eat them.

A simple recipe to share with the ones you love.

Play along!

Find these cute root veggies having a party, in a hidden magical garden :-)

Root veggies with German translation, from the left: Mairübe (May turnip) , Sellerieknolle (celery root), Karotte (carrot), Radieschen (radish), Zwiebel (Onion), Süßkartoffel (sweet potato), Schwarzwurzel (black salsify)

Play Along! Rooting for root veggies
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Some fun facts about root veggies!

I love root veggies and I love soups and bisque, so I combined them both for my very first entry to TDAC😄!

Inspired by the rich natural colors of heirloom carrots, these carrots make for vibrant radial patterns.

This easy, healthy and delicious recipe is one of my favorite in autumn.
Instructions: wash, peel and cut all your favourite root vegetables - carrots, parsnips, beetroot, parsley root, celeriac. Put them in a bowl, sprinkle with some olive oil, add herbs, garlic and mix everything well. Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Enjoy!

Watermelon radishes are the star of this creamy jewel toned salad. Colorful radishes, the jewel of the root vegetables, are accompanied by individual "gems" from pomegranates and ojia pixi wedges. Combined with the silky smooth texture of butter lettuce and mildly sweet dressing, this colorful salad pairs well with fish or poultry.