Instructions: Makes 4 servings

Gnarly celery root (celeriac) can look intimidating, but once you experience its savory, sweet taste, youll find that ugliness, too, can be only skin deep. Choose the smoothest root you can find, and peel it with a sharp knife.

Slice away any little knobs on the surface rather than trying to peel each one perfectly. They make great compost.

1. Preheat oven to 475 F. Peel celery root and potatoes; cut into 1/2-inch dice. In a large bowl, toss celery root, potatoes, celery, and onion with olive oil.

2. Spread vegetable mixture in one layer on a nonstick baking sheet and roast 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are lightly browned, stirring several times during roasting.

3. Return cooked vegetables to bowl, toss with vinegar, celery leaves and seed, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve warm on a bed of shredded romaine.

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