Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Adapted from Ree Drummond Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. butter 2 lbs. beef stew meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1 can or bottle beer 4 cups beef broth, more as needed 1Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 to 3 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 1/2 tsp. sugar...

Ice Water Salad

Inspired by Bon Appétit Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 1½ lb. mixed crunchy vegetables (such as fennel, radishes, turnips, beets and/or carrots), tough skins peeled 1 cup walnuts 2 large garlic cloves Kosher salt ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 3...

Harvest Vegetable Soup with Tomatoes

This is a nice way to use your root veggies in a soup with a little kick to it. I use turnips, potatoes, chickpeas, carrots and corn, simmered with tomatoes and optional hot red pepper flakes.  For an extra smoky-spiciness, try adding Smoked Chipotle powder...