Root Vegetable

Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to cut the celery and zucchini.

Quickly grill ramps to make the most of their wild, earthy flavor.

For best results, use a heavy-bottomed sauté pan.

Frozen lima beans may be substituted for fava beans; start with the second step.

The grainy mustard and bacon dressing is best when made and served immediately. The artichokes, however, can be prepared in advance.

After cooking the onion rings, keep them warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the remaining batches.

Yuca is a starchy root with tough, brown skin, crisp, white flesh, and a mild flavor. It is also known as cassava.

Tuscan kale, also known as cavolo nero, dinosaur kale, and lacinato kale, is sweeter and more tender than regular kale, which can be used instead but may require more cooking time.

If you use beets of different sizes, keep in mind that their cooking times may vary. Take each out of the oven as it’s ready (knife-tender).