It wasn’t until I went to culinary school that I learned that vegetables were quick to make and could actually taste good. Learning to blanch and shock and then toss vegetables in,say,some garlic or perhaps shallots with some olive oil,was like learning a magic trick. Now you might not have gone to culinary school and might have missed every helpful cooking lesson about vegetables shown on television or suggested in a book but fret not! I’m here to show you recipes you’ll be happy you tried.

Mastering the art of preparing tasty vegetables has become even more important since more and more people are realizing the value of a balanced diet. If you’re like me, you’ve probably had one or two scary vegetable experiences, but now that you have these magical tips your vegetable dishes will evolve into a work of art.