Why roast vegetables? Because roasting concentrates vegetables' natural sweetness, resulting in rich, caramelized flavors that render them - and the variety of dishes you can prepare with them - irresistible. In The Roasted Vegetable, Andrea Chesman shows how every vegetable imaginable can be oven-roasted to succulent perfection, and she offers a wide-ranging collection of 150 mouthwatering recipes to please even the fussiest eaters. Crispy Smashed Potatoes; Roasted Squash and Apple Bisque; Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Pie; Parmesan Tart with Roasted Tomatoes and Fennel; Spring Casserole of Roasted Asparagus and Artichokes; Roasted Corn Cakes.