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Roasted Root Vegetables 
 
Wonderful medley of flavors, potentially a meal in itself.
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     Served at the Weathers Wine cellar.  
	Recipe courtesy of Jean Weathers.  | 
   
  
	| Quantity | 
	Ingredients | 
	
    Preparation Notes | 
	 
  
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	Non-stick 
	vegetable spray | 
	
    -   
	Position 1 
	rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 425°F.
 
    -   
	Spray 2 large 
	rimmed baking sheets with nonstick spray. 
 
    -   
	Whisk 6 
	tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons thyme, and 2 tablespoons marjoram in large 
	bowl. 
 
    -   
	Add yams, 
	carrots, parsnips, rutabagas, and onions and toss to coat. 
 
    -  Sprinkle 
	vegetables generously with salt and pepper and divide between prepared 
	baking sheets
 
    -  Roast 
	vegetables until tender and brown in spots, turning occasionally, about 50 
	minutes. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
 
    - If 
	desired, rewarm in 350°F oven about 15 minutes, or microwave on high until 
	heated through, about 6 minutes, before continuing.)
 
    -  Whisk 
	balsamic vinegar, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, and 1 
	1/2 teaspoons marjoram to blend in small bowl. 
 
    -  Drizzle 
	over roasted vegetables.
 
	-  Sprinkle 
	with chopped parsley and lemon peel.
 
	-  Season 
	with more salt and pepper, if desired.
 
	-  Transfer 
	to platter; garnish with parsley sprigs
 
	-  Serve 
	hot or at room temperature. 
 
 
    
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	| 9 Tblsp | 
	extra virgin 
	olive oil | 
	 
  
	| 2 Tblsp + 1 1/2 
	teasp | 
	chopped fresh 
	thyme | 
	 
  
	| 2 Tblsp + 1 1/2 
	teasp | 
	chopped fresh 
	majoram | 
	 
  
	| 2 lbs | 
	medium yams, 
	peeled, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch pieces | 
	 
  
	| 1 1/2 lbs | 
	carrots, 
	peeled, cut into 3/4 inch thick rounds (about 4 cups) | 
	 
  
	| 1 1/2 lbs | 
	parsnips, 
	peeled, cut into 3/4 inch thick rounds (about 4 cups) | 
	 
  
	| 1 1/2 lbs | 
	rutabagas 
	peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pi9eces (about 4 cups) | 
	 
  
	| 2  | 
	Med size red 
	onions (about 1 lb), peeled, root ends left intact, cut into 1/2 inch thick 
	wedges. | 
	 
  
	| 3 Tblsp | 
	balsamic 
	vinegar | 
	 
  
	| 3 Tblsp | 
	chopped fresh 
	parsley | 
	 
  
	| 2 teasp | 
	grated lemon 
	peel | 
	 
  
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	Fresh parsley 
	sprigs | 
	 
  
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