Roasted Parsnips w/Fresh Goat Cheese, Pecans, and Pickled Apricots

Pickling dried fruit heightens its flavor by introducing a serious tang and a touch of salt. It breathes new life into a pretty standard pantry staple. It works with all dried fruit I’ve tried, though apple chips get weird and soggy. You can also pickle fresh fruit, though this will sometimes soften the flesh to mush, so be gentle with the heat.

I love this with basil, which is increasingly available from year-round growers. If you can’t find good-looking basil, either drizzle with