Mr. Kahan describes Chicago's wintertime produce scene as "brown and white, " referring to the abundance of root vegetables like potatoes and turnips.

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Dine on refined, rustic cuisine such as sustainable seafood and organic root vegetables while soaking in the striking views of the entire Cascade mountain range.

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To finish, a bit of chopped rosemary, lemon juice and grassy olive oil brighten up the broth and offset the earthiness of the root vegetables.

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As the growing season progresses from the tender lettuces of early summer to the woody root vegetables of autumn, cooking methods and holding points should adapt, says Ms. Welsh.

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The intent behind the salad is to celebrate the fall abundance of apples and pears by showcasing them in salad, complete with in-season root vegetables and finished off with Concord grapes.

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These chefs have taken their experience and combined it with a passion for Denmark's local raw ingredients - its excellent pork, game, seafood, root vegetables and berries - and a reverence for the seasons.

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The extraordinary sophistication of a basic, black- truffle roasted Clark Farm chicken with caramelized root vegetables and potato-shallot pure is what special restaurant fare is all about: wonderful ingredients, creative and delicious melding of flavors, flawless presentation. l Cafe M -- The Stanhope Hotel, 995 Fifth Ave.

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