Thanks to the chemical reactions that occur at high heat, roasted vegetables may please even the pickiest of palates.

There’s no shortage of methods to cook vegetables—steaming, sauteing, grilling, stir-frying or even boiling (blegh!) But if you’re trying to convince a child (or even yourself) to eat more veggies, then there may be no better way to cook them than roasting. Not only does the flavor of the vegetables improve, there’s no need to babysit them while they’re cooking—you can walk away to take care of other tasks, and come back to beautifully browned, flavorful food. If roasted vegetables aren’t making a regular appearance on your menus yet, what are you waiting for?...