From winter to spring to fall, most of our favorite vegetables -- potatoes, asparagus, squash, radishes -- can be dressed up by just a hot oven, a drizzle of oil, and a sprinkle of salt. Commit these steps to memory, and you'll be roasting everything in sight.

Tonight, a rustic, minimalistic dinner.

How to use more whole grains, with cooking tips and a recipe for a farro and brussels sprout salad. 

There's a lingering stereotype about brussels sprouts that says they're mushy, funky, and to be avoided. Not so! Brussels sprouts, which originated in Northern Europe in the 13th century or so, are actually the greatest of all brassicas: they have cabbage's vegetal sweetness, kale's versatility, cauliflower's nuttiness, and more surface area (which equals more potential crispiness) than just about any other vegetable.

Today's lunch most likely mirrors that of every other American child's lunch this week. We'll let Amanda explain:

Leftover turkey sandwiches! The turkey is topped with shaved brussels sprouts, pancetta salad, and pickled garlic scapes. They also had the added treats of chocolate cookies and vanilla rooibos tea cookies, winner ofYour Best Recipe with Vanilla. 

This week, a Merrill-ific dinner, because who doesn't love that?

How to add much-needed spark to your winter diet (and your Thanksgiving spread).