1.   As the vegetables cook, spread out the pieces of foil, with long sides facing you, on a work surface.

2.   As the vegetables cook, they turn into a juicy melange, perfect for spreading on a pizza.

3.   Cover the pot while the vegetables cook to prevent too much of the stock from evaporating.

4.   That way, each vegetable can cook as long as it needs to cook.

5.   The vegetables had cooked tender in the duck fat, shrinking a little.

6.   While the vegetables cook, place the sliced bread in the toaster or on a baking sheet under the broiler and toast light to medium.

7.   While vegetables are cooking, shred meat into bite-size pieces.

8.   While the vegetables cook, remove the tough ends of the asparagus by bending them at the cut end until they break naturally.