Roasting vegetables

[Cheffie]

echalion shallots

Any other veggies that work well for roasting, cheffie?

The shallots you mentioned are commonly known as Banana Shallots. It's easier to remember and your grocer might be more attuned to having it in stock.

Roasting vegetables: The classic Med Veg - Red Onion, Garlic, Aubergine, Courgettes, Bell Peppers etc always do nicely.

Obviously with recommendations.. stick to the seasons.
It helps that the vegetables you are cooking are at their prime, readily available and at their cheapest price.

A variation on roasting would be braising: A combination of roasting and stewing. This can be done on high, medium or low heat. It has the added advantage of having a little liquid (water/ Stock/ Wine) that aids in the cooking process by virtue of steam, poaching and moisturising during the cooking process.
The liquid can be reduced once the cooking has finished, to create a simple, flavoursome sauce as well. Or a base for a soup etc.