11 Common Christmas Disasters And How To Fix Them

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Roast vegetables aren't crisp

Roasted potatoes and root vegetables are soggy and pale: Lots of steam in the oven from vegetables with high water content causes soggy potatoes, so try to cook them on their own. To restore their crispiness and golden hue, take out the other dishes from the oven, and get a lot of hot, dry air circulating before you put them back in. Spread them out, over two pans if necessary, coat with more oil or whatever fat your cooking with, and crank the heat. They should crisp up in no time.