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Upgraded Grasshopper
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Upgraded Lynchburg Lemonade
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The Upgraded Paloma
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Improved Iced Coffee
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Blood Orange Flip
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I upgraded the old-school Harvey Wallbanger by swapping out the orange juice with orange tea.
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Roasted Vegetables
The best roasted vegetables are cooked in a moderate rather than hot oven so they have time to sweeten and caramelise!
Sautéed Asparagus
Sautéed whole asparagus spears don't get as much play as blanched and grilled do, but they should. When done right, they have a deep, woodsy flavor that's hard to beat. Plus, it's easy to do. Here, they're served with a bright, herbal caraway-yogurt sauce.
Roasted Asparagus
Just a really quick, very tasty way to prepare roasted asparagus: cook in a hot oven with garlic, finish with lemon juice & parmesan. YUM!
Roasted Root Vegetables
Classic Roasted Root Vegetables are a simple, hearty dish that brings out the natural flavors of carrots, parsnips, turnips, sweet potatoes, and more. The perfect side for any fall or winter meal.
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Crispy Bread Crumbs
Bright and easy, this vegan side pairs well with just about any meal.
Roasted Potato and Shallot Salad With Marinated Mushrooms and Kale
This robust salad pulls together a handful of hearty, delicious ingredients: tender roasted potatoes, sweet caramelized shallots, tart marinated shiitake mushrooms, and hefty kale leaves.
Glazed Winter Vegetable Medley With Chestnuts and Caper Berries From 'Feast'
The final savory chapter in Sarah Copeland's new cookbook, Feast, focuses on a few larger, celebration-sized meals. These recipes take a bit longer to prepare than those in the rest of the book, requiring more attention to detail, but they're worth the time—think paella, vegetable tagine, and silky (bread crumb-free) eggplant parmesan. Her glazed winter vegetable medley is the centerpiece of the chapter.
CRISPY Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts (addictive!)
Parmesan Garlic CRISPY Roasted Brussels Sprouts are ridiculously easy and so mouthwateringly good, it's sure to become your "go-to" brussels sprouts recipe!
Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
Make these Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes for your Sunday roast or pass them around at a party! Quick to prepare, utterly addictive.
Balsamic Vegetable Skewers
Balsamic vinaigrette adds a tanginess to fresh vegetables that have been skewered and grilled until lightly charred.