| How to Tie a Bandana on a Dog Posted: 19 Jan 2022 12:00 AM PST Bandanas are fun and fashionable attire that are great for adorning a dog's neck. Bandanas come in a wide variety of colors with various designs, patterns, and logos. With this wide variety available, there is sure to be one that fits you and your dog's personality. [Edit]Picking Out a Bandana - Go to a store or shop online. You can certainly go to the nearest discount store and pick up a pack of traditional red bandanas to use to dress up your dog. However, you can also find great bandanas online through pet retail stores or dog grooming supplies stores.
- Pick an appealing pattern or color. From your favorite sports team, a biker motif, or just a cute and funny pattern, bandanas come in a huge array of patterns. Pick a simple colored bandana or a wild multi-colored pattern, whatever you desire.
- Many people enjoy purchasing various themed bandanas for the seasons or various holidays.
- If you are handy with a sewing machine you can make a bandana from a square of fabric with the edges finished with a simple hem.
- Pick the right size bandana. For small dogs or puppies a 14 inch square of cloth is good. For medium sized dogs an 18" square of cloth is good. For large dogs you should get a 22" square and for giant breed dogs a 26" square is needed.[1]
[Edit]Folding a Bandana - Place the bandana on a smooth, clean surface. It should be unfolded, with the printed side face down. You will need to give yourself enough room so that you can lay it out and fold it easily.
- Fold the bandana into a triangle. Take one corner and fold it across to the corner diagonally opposite it. Smooth the cloth so you have a nice triangle free from wrinkles.
- Form a crease along the folded edge you just made.
- If the bandana will still be too big for the dog you can make another fold. Match together the corners of the longest (just creased) edges together. Smooth the bandana flat once again and crease the folded edge.
- Try a more "dapper" fold. Take the just folded bandana and fold the tip opposite the longest edge toward the longest edge of the triangle. Then fold the bandana in half again, so that the tip is concealed inside the fold. Keep folding the bandana until it is the desired size for your dog. Good sizes for dogs based on size include:
- 1 inch wide for a small dog
- 1 ½ inch wide for a medium dog
- 2 inches wide for a large dog
[Edit]Tying the Bandana on - Tie the bandana on with a square knot. Place the bandana around the dog's neck. Hold both ends of the bandana, one in each hand. Pass the right end over the left end and then back under the left. Pass the left end over the right end and back under the right.
- Tighten the knot by pulling on both ends until they don't move any further.
- Make sure the bandana is fitted correctly on your dog. You need to be able to easily fit two or more of your fingers under the bandana after you've tied the knot. If not, untie and retie until it fits properly.
- Adjust the placement of the bandana. Some people prefer the knot on top of the dog's neck and some under and enjoy. There is no right way to style the bandana!
- There are some bandanas that come pre-folded. These are quick and easy to put on your dog.
[Edit]Warnings - Closely watch your dog while it is wearing the bandana. The bandana can snag and strangle a dog if it catches on a sturdy branch or fence.
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| How to Impress Someone on a First Date Posted: 18 Jan 2022 04:00 PM PST It finally happened: you nabbed a date with the person of your dreams, and you want to make sure to impress them. Though you may be sweating bullets in anticipation, there are a ton of things you can do to make sure the date goes incredibly well. [Edit]Preparing for the Date - Take some time to relax. Before the date, you might feel anxious, nervous, excited, or any combination of the 3. To help calm these pre-date jitters, try doing something relaxing that can take your mind off the upcoming occasion and put you in an easygoing, happy mood. Some different ways to calm down include:
- Working out or doing yoga
- Reading a book
- Watching a movie or TV show
- Singing your favorite song
- Prepare some simple first date questions. If you're nervous about what to say on the date, try coming up with some conversation starters you can fall back on if necessary. These can revolve around topics like family, pets, art, hobbies, and current events. If you can't think of anything, try general questions like:[1]
- "What are some things on your bucket list?"
- "What are your favorite movies/musicians/books?"
- "If you could get a front row ticket to any event, which 1 would you choose?"
- Take a shower and groom yourself. Before your date, take a bath or shower and make sure to clean every part of your body. Then, put on some antiperspirant or deodorant, brush your teeth, and get your hair ready. If necessary, freshen up 1 more time right before the date.[2]
- If you have facial hair, make sure to either shave it off or trim it down so your face looks nice and clean.
- If you want, put on some first date makeup that matches your outfit.
- A small amount of perfume or cologne can make a powerful statement.
- Put on nice clothes that match the occasion. If you're going to a high-class restaurant or similarly fancy place, put on something elegant like a nice dress or good-looking suit. If you're spending your time in a relaxed environment like a movie theater or putt-putt course instead, go for something casual that flatters you.[3]
- No matter what you wear, make sure it doesn't restrict your breath or movement too much. First dates are all about getting to know each other, so something that makes it difficult to interact will lead to a bad first impression.
- If you're going to a place that requires a lot of walking, leave the heels at home.
- Clean your car if you're using it on the date. A dirty car may drive perfectly fine, but it will give your date a bad first impression. To avoid this, clean out the inside of your car to remove any trash or unwanted objects. If there are a lot of crumbs inside your car, use a vacuum to pick them up. If the outside of your car is noticeably dirty, run it through a car wash.
- If the inside of your car has a distinct odor, purchase a hanging air freshener.
- Pick up a small gift for your date as a pleasant surprise. Giving your date a small present will create a great first impression, especially if they aren't expecting it! For a more formal or traditional occasion, try bringing a bouquet of flowers or a small box of chocolates. For something more casual or unique, consider bringing a small stuffed animal or baked treat.[4]
- The point of the gift is to show that you care, so avoid giving anything big or expensive on your first date.
- If you're going to a place that sells small gifts, like a museum or fair, try buying your present during the date instead.
- Though most people give their gift at the beginning of the date, you can save it for the middle or end if you prefer.
[Edit]Having a Great Time - Show up on time. Whether you're picking your date up or taking separate cars, make sure to arrive at the time you agreed upon. If possible, show up a couple of minutes early. Though being tardy by a minute or 2 will not make a huge difference, anything more will start your date off on the wrong foot.[5]
- If you think you will be late for reasons outside of your control, such as slow traffic, let your date know via text message.
- Be kind and polite to your date. To make a good first impression, be kind to your date and everybody else you interact with. Do your best to stay positive throughout the night and, if you get angry or sad, do your best not to show it. Avoid saying anything cruel even if you mean it as a joke since it will make you appear rude and unkind.[6]
- You don't have to follow a specific set of etiquette rules, just avoid doing things that make you look mean.
- If you're at a restaurant, make sure to use good table manners when eating. To avoid coming off as callous, be polite to your server and leave a generous tip.
- If you're going to a place that serves alcohol, don't drink more than you can handle. Getting drunk is the easiest way to ensure your date never calls back.
- Communicate openly and honestly. A first date is all about getting to know each other, so try to be as open and honest as possible. Putting on a face will only lead to further problems down the road, so use your conversations as a way to show your date who you really are.
- Though you shouldn't try to be someone you're not, save sensitive subjects like your sexual desires, previous relationships, and personal struggles for a later time.
- Though most people consider religious and political topics off-limits, they may be worth bringing up if you think it could be a problem down the road.
- Ask your date questions about their life. To see if you truly click with your date, try asking them questions about the thing they care about most: themselves. Not only will this teach you more about who they are, but it will keep you from coming off as self-centered. Make sure to actually listen to what they say and respond appropriately. Some good things to ask about include:[7]
- Where your date went to school and what they studied.
- Whether or not your date has siblings, children, or pets.
- What your date does for a living.
- What hobbies your date enjoys.
- What movies, TV shows, musicians, books, and other forms of art your date enjoys.
- Don't be afraid to flirt. If things appear to be going well, try flirting with your date to see what happens! Start out by paying them small compliments or gently teasing them. If they respond positively, try breaking the touch barrier by placing your hand on their arm or shoulder. If they begin to show signs of being uncomfortable, however, stop immediately. If you go too far too fast, they most likely will be freaked out, or at least a little uncomfortable. Some other simple flirting techniques include:
- Smiling at your date.
- Looking into your date's eyes when they are talking.
- Laughing at your date's jokes even if they're not particularly funny.
- Opening up your stance so you seem friendly and approachable.
- Offer to pay for the date. Determining who pays for a date is often the most difficult part of the occasion. As a general rule, assume that the person who asked for the date will pay for everything, but offer to take the bill out of courtesy. If your date declines, offer to "go Dutch" and pay for yourself. They may still say "no," but asking shows that you aren't just trying to score a free meal.[8]
- Though society used to expect men to pay for everything, these gender norms are not as common among younger generations.
- End the night with a kiss if it feels right. Though most first dates don't end in sex, showing your date a really wonderful time might lead to a kiss. If your date seems like they want to kiss you, lean in toward their lips. If they turn away or otherwise indicate that they don't want to kiss, apologize and give them space. To figure out if your date is down to kiss, look to see if they:
- Stare at your lips while you're talking.
- Subtly touch or bite their lips.
- Start talking in a softer voice.
- Follow up with your date the next day. If you had a good time, make sure to call your date the next day. Thank them for taking the time to go out with you, and mention that you'd love to meet up with them again in the future. If they do not answer, make sure to leave a voicemail instead.[9]
- Though making a call is typically the best option, you can follow up via text or social media if that's how you and your date normally communicate.
[Edit]Date Help [Edit]Warnings - If you make a noticeable mistake during your date, don't try to cover it up. Instead, apologize and express that you'd like to fix the problem.
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| How to Use Figma Posted: 18 Jan 2022 08:00 AM PST This wikiHow article will teach you how to get started with Figma, a powerful, cloud-based user interface design and prototyping tool. Figma is perfect for designing apps, wireframes, websites, banners, and more—either on your own or in collaboration with your team. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to start a Figma project, build a design from scratch, add text and images, and even test prototypes without writing a single line of code. [Edit]Creating Projects and Designs - Go to https://www.figma.com in a web browser. Figma is designed to be used in a web browser like Chrome, Safari, or Edge. Because your data is stored in the cloud, your designs will always be available anywhere you log in to Figma.
- Log in or create an account. You can sign in to your Figma account with a Google account or your email address by clicking the Log in button at the top-right. Logging in takes you to the file browser.
- If you haven't already signed up for Figma, you can click Sign up at the top-right to create your free account now.
- Create or select a team. If you want to use Figma with others and don't already have a team to join, you can easily create one. Just click Create new team on the left side of the file browser, enter a name, and then click Create team. If you already have a team, click its name in the left panel to open its file browser.
- Once you create a team, you'll be asked to invite other collaborators to work on a project with you.
- If you have the free starter version of Figma, you can create one project with up to three interface designs per project.[1] With Figma Pro, you can create unlimited projects for each team with unlimited designs in each project.
- Create a new project. To start a new project, click New project at the top-right corner of the team's file browser and enter a name for the project. Choose who on the team can view and edit the project's files and then click Create project.
- All projects belonging to a team appear below the team's name in the left panel.
- You can also select an existing project to work on it by clicking its name in the left panel.
- Add a design file to your project. Designs are files that contain the design you're working on, such as an app or website. To add a design file to a project, click + New at the top-right corner and select Design file.
- Give the design a descriptive name. The file's name will be "Untitled" by default. To change the name, click Untitled at the top, type a new name, and then press Enter or Return.
- When you want to work on this design in the future, you can do so by selecting the team in the file browser, clicking the project's name, and then clicking the name of the design.
- You can return to the file browser at any time by clicking the "F" menu at the top-left corner of Figma and selecting Back to files.
- Explore Figma's community templates. Now that you know how to create a new design file, you can start working on your wireframe, prototype, or design. But before you get started, check out Figma's community templates. You may find a wireframe kit, responsive layout, or mobile app design you can use as a starting point. Just go to https://www.figma.com/community/explore or click the Community link on the left side of the file browser.
- If you find a template you want to use, click Duplicate at the top-right to open a copy in your Figma project. You can then click the drop-down menu next to the design's name and select Rename to give it a new name.
[Edit]Adding and Modifying Frames - Click the Frames tool. The Frames menu looks like a hashtag, and you'll find it in the upper-left area of Figma. Frames are containers for your designs on a canvas.[2] Your designs should always be placed into frames, and frames can be nested within other frames.
- You can also open the Frames menu by pressing F on the keyboard.
- Select a frame size from the Design panel. The Design panel is the panel on the right side of Figma. Figma has pre-sized frames for different screen sizes, operating systems, social media posts, and even for print designs. As soon as you click a frame size, a frame will appear on the canvas.
- You can also draw your own frame by clicking and dragging the mouse at the desired location.
- To create a frame around an existing object, such as an image, press Option + Command + G (Mac) or Ctrl + Alt + G (Windows).
- Edit a frame's properties. When you have a frame selected, the Design panel on the right will display the properties you can assign to the frame, including Fill (to fill it with a color), Stroke (to surround it with a line of any width, color, or style), and Effects (to add effects like shadows and blurring).
- You can change the preset size for a frame by clicking the current size and selecting something else.
- To change the size of a frame, just click it and drag its corners to the desired size. Alternatively, you can manually enter a new size into the "W" and "H" areas on the Design panel.
- Place another frame inside a frame (optional). You can nest frames inside of other frames to keep things organized. To create another frame, press F on the keyboard and draw the desired size frame inside the existing frame.
- The largest frame is called the top-level frame, and any frame inside the top-level frame is called a nested frame.
- The objects you place into a frame later (such as text or images) are called child objects.
- Add non-nested frames for other screens or pages. If you're creating more than just a screen or page, you'll want to add top-level frames for each of those screens. Just press F or A on the keyboard again and select the next frame size—the new frame will appear to the right of the existing frame(s).
- If you want the frame to automatically resize itself to shrink or grow to fit the child objects you place inside of it, select the frame by clicking it, and then click the icon of 4 arrows in the "Frame" section of the Design panel.
- Identify frames in the Layers panel. When you create a frame (or add any other elements to your design, including text, images, and other objects), a layer will be added to the Layers panel. To keep things organized, make sure you give your layers descriptive names.
- Click Layers at the top of the left toolbar to view all layers.
- All top-level frames are prefaced by hashtag symbols on the Layers panel.
- Nested frames are prefaced with equals symbols.
- Double-click any frame on the Layers panel to make its name editable.
- Type a new name and press Enter or Return.
- Move a frame. If you need to move a frame or any other object in Figma, click the frame, and then press V on the keyboard to activate the Move tool. You can then click and drag the mouse to move the frame to the desired position.
[Edit]Inserting Images, Objects, and Text - Drag an image from your computer into your design. This is the simplest way to add an image to your design in Figma. There are several other ways to add images:
- Copy an image from another app or file and paste it into Figma.
- Click the Shapes menu (the square) at the top-left, select Images, choose one or more images, and then click Open.
- If you selected multiple images, click Place all when prompted. Otherwise, just click the place you want to insert the image.
- Copy an image from another place in Figma and paste it into the desired location.
- Fill a frame or object with an image. If you've created a frame or shape that you want to fill with an image as its background, here's how you can do it:
- Click the Layers panel on the left and select the frame or shape you want to fill.
- On the Design panel on the right, click the current Fill color to open the color wheel.[3]
- Click the drop-down menu at the top-left corner of the color wheel and select Image.
- Hover your mouse over the placeholder image in the smaller window and click Choose image.
- Select an image and click Open.
- Double-click the image to edit it. This brings up the editing tools in a separate window that says "Image" at the top. If that doesn't work, click the name of the image first in the Layers panel, and then double-click the image. With the image open for editing, you can do any of the following:
- To modify the color and contrast of the image, use the provided sliders.
- To fit the image to the size of its parent frame, click the drop-down menu that says "Fill" and change it to Fit.
- If you'd rather crop the image, click the menu that says "Fill" and select Crop. Drag the blue edges to surround the part of the image you want to keep, and then press Enter or Return.
- To resize an image, drag any of the bounding boxes on its corners until the image is the desired size.
- Use the Stroke and Effects panels on the Design tab to stylize the image.
- To rotate the image, hover the mouse cursor just outside of any of the 4 bounding boxes until it turns into a curved line, and then click and drag in the desired direction.
- Use the pencil tool to sketch. You can sketch anywhere on your design—including on the canvas outside of your frames. To activate the pencil tool, press Shift + P on the keyboard, select a color and stroke size, and then click and drag to draw.
- Don't forget to rename the layer in the Layers panel to something relevant when adding any objects, including drawings and shapes.
- Click the Shapes menu to select and draw shapes. The Shapes menu is the square in the upper-left area of Figma. You can draw rectangles, lines, arrows, ellipses, polygons, or stars. After selecting a shape, you can click and drag the mouse to draw it in the desired size.
- If you want the shape to have equal proportions, hold down the Shift key as you draw it.
- Select the shape to modify it using the options on the design panel, including Fill (to change its color) and Stroke (surround it by a line/border).
- Click the to add text. This opens the text tool, which allows you to add text in two different ways:
- To create a new text layer with a text box that automatically expands as you add more text, click once at the desired location, and start typing.
- To draw a pre-sized text box, click and drag the mouse to draw the box, and then start typing inside of it.
- There are many ways to edit text in Figma. Select the text with your mouse and use the Text area of the Design panel on the right to adjust its font face and size.
- Use the Fill area of the Design panel to change the color of text.
- Move objects around. To move any object, press V to activate the Move tool, and then click and drag the object to another position.
[Edit]Creating and Applying Styles - Create a text style. Text styles are a great way to set specific properties for text in various areas of your project.[4] For example, if you want all of the body text on your website to be the same size, font face, and weight, you can create a style called "Body" that has those properties and then just apply the "Body" style to any text that should look that way. Here's how to create a text style:
- Select a text layer that has properties you want to reuse.
- Click the Style icon, which is the 4 dots at the top of the Text area of the right panel.
- Click +.
- Name the style and click Create style.
- Create a color or effect style. A color style lets you choose a color and/or gradient that you can easily reuse in other designs or projects. Effects styles are similar, but allow you build styles for effects like drop shadow and blurring. To create a color or effect style:
- Select an object that has the color or effect you want to turn into a style.
- Click the 4 dots at the top-right corner of "Fill" or "Effects" in the right panel.
- Click +.
- Give the style a name and click Create style.
- Apply a text, color, or effect style. Now that you've created a color, text, or effect style, you can apply it to one or more objects. Here's how:
- Select the layer(s) you want to want to apply the style to.
- In the right panel, click the 4 dots at the top-right corner of the type of style you want to apply (e.g., Text, Fill, or Effects).[5]
- Select the style.
- Publish a style to your team library. When you create a style, it'll only be available in the file you're working on unless you publish it to your team library. You can publish styles to your team library with all Figma plans, including the free Starter plan. Here's how:
- Click an empty spot on the canvas to ensure nothing is selected.
- Click the down arrow next to the file's name at the top of Figma.
- Click Publish styles and components and follow the on-screen instructions.
[Edit]Creating Reusable Components - Select the layers you want to include in your component. A component is a collection of objects or layers that you can reuse elsewhere in your design.[6] For example, if you created a button that includes both a shape and text, you can add the shape and text to a component called "Button" that you can easily add to another frame.
- To select multiple layers, hold down the Shift key as you click each layer you want in your component.
- If your team is on the Pro or Enterprise plan, you can also publish your components to the team library so you can use them in other files.[7]
- Click the Component icon. This is the diamond made up of 4 smaller diamonds at the top-center part of Figma. You'll see that the layers you selected are now joined into a single layer called "Component 1" under the parent frame in the Layers panel.
- You can click the small arrow next to the name of the component to view and edit the layers individually.
- To rename the component, double-click its current name, type a new name, and then press Return.
- Create an instance of a component. An instance is any use of the component in your design that isn't the original (main) component.[8]
- Click the Assets panel in the left toolbar—it's the tab next to the Layers tab. You'll see your component(s) here.
- Click and drag the name of the component to the desired place on your canvas. This creates an instance.
- You can now edit the instance separately without affecting the main component.
- Publish a component to your team library (Pro or Enterprise only). To share your components with your team for use in other files and projects:
- Click an empty spot on the canvas to ensure nothing is selected.
- Click the down arrow next to the file's name at the top of Figma.
- Click Publish styles and components and follow the on-screen instructions.
[Edit]Testing and Sharing Interactive Prototypes - Click the tab. This tab is at the top of the Design panel, which runs along the right side of Figma. A prototype is sort of like a test run of your design—you'll get to see your design in action as if you've already coded the finished app or website.
- Select a device type from the Device menu. It's at the top of the Prototype panel. This allows you to choose the type of device on which you'll be previewing your design.
- Select the first frame you want to include in your prototype. This should be the top-level frame that contains first screen of your design. You can select it by clicking its name in the Layers panel.[9]
- Click the next to "Flow starting point." It's at the top of the Prototype panel. This places a blue-and-white arrow at the top-left corner of the first frame, indicating that it's the first point in the flow of your design.
- You can remove the starting point by right-clicking the frame's name and select Remove starting point.
- Select a hotspot on the starting frame. A hotspot is an area the user should click or tap to be taken to the next page or screen. You'll see a blue circle on the right side of the selected hotspot.
- Click and drag the on the hotspot to the next screen or page. You'll need to hover your mouse over the circle on the right side of the hotspot to bring up the plus sign. A blue arrow will appear to link your hotspot to the destination. You'll also see the "Interaction details" panel.
- Select the interaction type. For example, you'd choose On tap if the user should tap the hotspot to get to the next area, or While pressing to show the next area only while the user continues to press that location.
- You can select an animation from the menu to choose an animation as a transition between the two screens.
- Create more connections. To practice, try a back button. To do this, choose a hotspot on the second screen in your connection that, when clicked or tapped, links back to the original screen.
- Click the Play button. It's the sideways triangle at the top-right corner. This displays a preview of your app or site on the selected device. When you tap or click the hotspot, you'll go to the destination.
- Share your prototype. When it's time to share your design with your team or stakeholders, click Share prototype at the top-right, enter the email addresses (separated by commas) of the recipients, and then click Send invite.[10]
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| How to Roast Vegetables Posted: 18 Jan 2022 12:00 AM PST There are several easy steps you can take to make your veggies perfectly roasted. Cut your vegetables into equal sizes and coat them in a thin layer of oil and seasoning to bring out their best taste. When you go to roast them in the oven, it's important to note that harder vegetables such as potatoes and carrots will take longer to cook than softer veggies like broccoli and cauliflower. When your vegetables have browned edges and soft centers, they're ready to be eaten! [Edit]Chopping and Seasoning the Veggies - Preheat your oven to . is an ideal temperature for roasting, but a temperature near this works well too. Vegetables need to be cooked at a high temperature to achieve the perfect tenderness and caramelization—if the temperature is too low, the vegetables will overcook before they reach the desired browning. For roasting frozen vegetables, the oven should be heated to . [1]
- Wash the vegetables before peeling them, if necessary. Rinse your veggies under cool running water to remove any dirt. If you're chopping up garlic or onions, make sure you peel them first with your hands. Other veggies can be peeled using a peeler or knife, such as cucumbers, eggplant, or potatoes.
- Chop or dice the vegetables into small sizes. While your veggies should all be around the same size once they're cut up, it's best to cut harder vegetables into smaller pieces than softer vegetables. This will ensure the vegetables cook more evenly, especially when they're all together in the same tray.[2]
- Use a sharp cutting knife to cut the veggies into cubes or small pieces.
- Softer vegetables, like broccoli and cauliflower, can be in larger pieces than harder vegetables, such as potatoes.
- Add oil and seasoning to the veggies. You can place the veggies in a large bowl or a plastic, sealable bag. Pour enough oil over the vegetables so that they all have a thin sheen to them; of oil should do the trick. Sprinkle any seasoning that you like over the veggies as well, such as salt, pepper, or fresh herbs and spices.[3]
- Olive oil is the most common to use on vegetables, but you can also use toasted sesame oil, peanut oil or safflower oil.
- Toss the vegetables in the oil and seasoning so they're evenly coated. If you placed the veggies in a large bowl, you can use your hands to move the vegetables around, distributing the oil and seasoning evenly. If you put the veggies in a plastic bag with the oil and seasoning, seal the bag and gently shake it to coat the vegetables.[4]
- While you want the vegetables to be well-coated in oil, they shouldn't be dripping.
- Prepare a metal baking sheet so the vegetables won't stick. Cover a large roasting pan with parchment paper or aluminium foil for an easy cleanup, or you can use a nonstick spray to coat the baking sheet. Metal baking sheets will help the vegetables roast evenly, and a metal sheet with low sides is important so that any water can easily evaporate.[5]
- The vegetables will need to have plenty of space so they roast evenly, so you may need to prepare more than one baking sheet if you're cooking lots of veggies.
[Edit]Planning Your Veggie Trays - Give your vegetables plenty of space on the baking sheet. No matter how you group your vegetables, they all need enough space to roast properly. Instead of piling them on top of one another, space them out about from one another.[6]
- If the vegetables are crowded too close together, they will steam rather than roast.
- Spread all of the veggies on one tray to cook them all at once. If you're short on time and want to get all of your vegetables roasted quickly, spread them all out on the tray evenly once they're coated in oil. This works especially well if you're cooking veggies that have similar roasting times.[7]
- You may need to keep a closer eye on this batch of vegetables to make sure they're all cooking okay.
- It helps to chop harder veggies into smaller pieces than the softer veggies when you combine all of them together.
- Pair vegetables with similar cooking times together for better control. If you're cooking a large group of both hard and soft vegetables, group all of the soft vegetables on one tray and all of the hard ones on another. This will let you easily remove the softer vegetables once they're roasted and let the harder vegetables continue to cook.[8]
- For example, put your asparagus and green beans on one tray and your brussels sprouts and carrots on another.
- Add vegetables to the baking sheet in stages to monitor their roasting. If you want to cook all of your veggies on one baking sheet but also want them to be perfectly roasted, consider only putting the harder vegetables on the tray first. Once the harder veggies have cooked for a while, you can then add the softer ones to the tray.[9]
- Let your harder vegetables roast for about 10-15 minutes before adding in the softer veggies.
- Roast all of your vegetables individually for perfect roasting times. This takes a bit more effort, but it also gives you complete control over how long you leave each vegetable in the oven. Roast all of your potatoes on one tray, all of your bell peppers on another, and all of your string beans on another.[10]
- This method works well if you're roasting large amounts of individual types of vegetables.
- Use more than one baking sheet at once, if possible, for faster and easier roasting.
[Edit]Roasting Them in the Oven - Put the veggies in the oven once it has preheated. It's best to wait until your oven reaches at least before putting the vegetables in to roast. If you put them in while the temperature is still low, they'll get soggy instead of crispy.[11]
- Mix the vegetables with a spatula after 10-15 minutes. Using a spatula or similar tool to move the vegetables around the pan will help promote even browning. Doing this after they've been roasting for 10-15 minutes is good, though if you're roasting only soft vegetables you might want to do it a few minutes sooner.[12]
- This is also the time to check on your veggies to make sure they're cooking properly.
- Look for browned edges that indicate the veggies are roasted. Depending on the type of vegetable you're roasting, this could take anywhere from 15-45 minutes after you put the veggies in the oven. Softer vegetables tend to only take 15-20 minutes to roast, while harder ones take 30-45 minutes.[13]
- Soft veggies such as zucchini and eggplant will only take 15-20 minutes while harder veggies such as parsnips and sweet potatoes will take roughly 30 minutes.
- Pierce a vegetable with your fork to see if it's done. You want your roasted vegetables to be tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Take the pan out of the oven and stick a fork into one of the vegetables. If it goes through easily and feels soft while the outside of the vegetable is a bit browned, it's ready to eat![14]
- If you can't tell whether the veggies are done or not, roast them for another 5-10 minutes just to be safe.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Cutting knife
- Oil (such as olive oil)
- Salt, pepper, desired seasonings
- Large bowl or plastic bag
- Metal baking sheet
- Parchment paper, foil, or nonstick cooking spray
- Spatula
- Fork
- Peeler (optional)
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