Balsamic-Honey Roasted Root Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 large carrots, unpeeled, in 3/4 inch slices
1 large yam, peeled, in 1 x 1 inch cubes
1 large rutabaga, peeled, in 1 x 1 inch cubes
4 turnips, peeled, in 1 x 1 inch cubes
1 large parsnip, in 3/4 inch slices
3 yellow beets, peeled, in 1 x 1 inch cubes
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
3 stalks celery, in 3/4 inch slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 -3 small boiling potatoes, in 1x1 inch cubes (Yukon or New varieties) (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cut the bottom 1/4 inch of each garlic clove off but do not peel cloves.
Toss ingredients in a deep baking dish.
Roast, uncovered, for approximately 30 minutes or until all vegetables are soft throughout.
Toss vegetables and turn heat up to 400 degrees. Roast until vegetables are browned and caramelized (15-20 minutes).
Serve hot or at room temperature.