Root vegetables are the edible portion of plants that grow underground and store nutrients for the above-ground part of vegetable plants. As described on the U.S. Forest Service website titled “ ...

Root vegetables are an abundant source of fresh produce during winter due to their long storage times. The varied flavors of root vegetables include earthy beets, bitter radishes, sweet carrots, and ...

As cooler days approach with their chilly nights and we reach for long-forgotten sweaters, cooking lore tells us that it is now root vegetable season. And that these comforting cold-weather foods will ...

Root vegetables are a delicious, bright part of the long winter months. They can be used in soups, stews, side dishes and salads. Their “rooty” nature means they’re filled with nutrients that can keep ...