Baked Root Vegetable Chips with Buttermilk-Parsley Dipping Sauce

I’ve often wondered if root vegetables have an underground society, where they discuss top secret vegetable-y things. Those little ninjas. There’s something very mysterious and covert about root vegetables, as though they know something we don’t. Given the option, I would love to be a fly on the wall at a clandestine Root Club meeting. The first rule of Root Club is you do not talk about Root Club. (Just kidding.) If you remember my Guide to Root Vegetables, you have already unearthed my deep-seated desperate love for roots. They are not as intimidating as one would think, and as it turns out, they make great chips!  Snacks, anyone? Baked root vegetable chips are a healthy alternative to your average store-bought tortilla or potato chip. It may seem like a lot of work to peel and slice vegetables, but I promise it goes quickly, especially if you use a mandoline slicer. And it’s so worth it! Here are a few tips and tricks for perfect root chips: Use a mandoline slicer for quick and even slicing. Lightly coat each vegetable slice (including the edges) with oil. Too much oil will cause the roots to get soggy. Sprinkle with your favorite […]