43Tables and tips en-usprocesses that require high temperatures.Consequently, for browning and roasting, a highertemperature than is actually needed on the surface ofthe food is selected.Vegetables▯ Vegetables from the oven are a good alternative tovegetables from the pan. The flavors are concentratedand the roasting aromas make them very aromatic.Furthermore, very little fat is required for preparation.▯ Wash the vegetables and mix them in a bowl with alittle oil. Place in a heat-resistant pan or distributeevenly in the glass/grill tray.▯ During cooking, stir at least once. After cooking,adjust the spices and flavor to taste with fresh herbs.▯ Vegetables are suitable as warm or cold appetizers orvegetarian main dishes, or also as side dishes to beserved with fish and meat.▯ For small portions (for 2-3 people), use an ovenproofdish and place it on the wire rack. Otherwise the foodwill burn or dry out in the glass/wire tray.▯ Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for pre-cooked and frozen products.Dish Accessories Level Temperaturein °F (°C)Type ofheatingCookingtimein min.CommentsVegetable skew-ersWire rack +Grill tray3 (4) 430 (220) Q 24* Cut wooden skewers short or soak inwater overnight so they do not burn.Recipe tip: Peppers, onions, corn (pre-cooked), cherry tomatoes, zucchiniGreen asparagus,grilledGlass/grilltray3 (4) 570 (300) Q 6–10* Recipe tip: Season with onions, oil, vin-egar, salt, and pepper.Root vegetables Glass/grilltray3 (4) 390 (200) H 30* Recipe tip: Season carrots, celery,rutabagas and red beets with oil, salt,and pepper.3 (4) 480 (250) Q 15–20*Pumpkin pieces Glass/grilltray3 (4) 390 (200) H 30* Recipe tip: Season with oil, garlic, gin-ger, cumin, salt, and pepper.Antipasti Glass/grilltray3 (4) 390 (200) H 30* Recipe tip: Drizzle balsamic vinegarover the vegetables while they are stillhot, and season them.3 (4) 480 (250) Q 15–20*Escalivada(Mediterraneanoven-roasted veg-etables)Ovenproofdish4 (5) 480 (250) Q 15* Recipe tip: Aubergines, onions, toma-toes, peppers, oil. Delicious hot orcold.Ratatouille Glass/grilltray3 (4) 390 (200) N 30–40* Recipe tip: Sprinkle with parmesan justbefore serving.Oven-roastedtomatoesOvenproofdish2 (3) 250 (120) H 60 Recipe tip: Place cherry tomatoes orsliced tomatoes, rosemary, and garlicinto the baking dish and drizzle with oiland a little honey.If you wish, you can blanch the toma-toes and peel them beforehand.Chicory Ovenproofdish2 (3) 355 (180) H 25–30 Recipe tip: Halve, season, wrap inboiled ham, pour cream or béchamelsauce over the top and sprinkle withcheese.2 (3) 375 (190) I 45–50 No need to preheat; do not open appli-ance door.* Turn the food halfway through the cooking time.