Rock the Casbah by The Clash Songfacts. Clash drummer Topper Headon wrote the music and the original lyrics. In an interview, singer Joe Strummer claimed that the real genius of 'Rock The Casbah' is Topper. He banged down the drum track. Then ran over to the piano and then the bass..
Technique: Don't guess how long to roast vegetables in the oven. Use our handy guide! Roast longer-cooking vegetables, uncovered, about 30 minutes, stirring once. Remove the pan from the oven and add the vegetables with shorter cooking times. Toss to combine, then return to the oven.
Blanch tender, quick-cooking vegetables like beans and peppers for 2 to 3 minutes, or just until their color brightens but before they begin to soften. Denser, slower-cooking vegetables, including broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, require 3 to 5 minutes.