Have you been feeling the Winters lately?  

This much-needed rain we are getting brings on those cold, cloudy days that beg for comfort food and snuggling by the fire.  

This colorful medley is the perfect solution to chase those winter blues away…

The earthy flavors of purple beets, sweetpotatoes, and parsnips contribute to this colorful trio

To prep, just peel each vegetable and remove the ends

Keep each vegetable separated in it’s own bowl and slice thin

Add the heavy cream, cheese, herbs and spices to each bowl and toss to coat

Arrange the slices in a cast iron skillet or other vessel and pour the rest of the mixture over the top.  Bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes or until tender

Top with the remaining cheese and broil a few more minutes until golden and crisp

Serve hot and enjoy!  Perfect with steak or even as a vegetarian main dish!

The aromatics of the dish are insane!

Here’s the easy recipe for ya…

Winter Root Gratin

2 long sweetpotatoes (about 2 inches thick), ends trimmed and peeled
4 large parsnips, ends trimmed and peeled
3 medium beets, ends trimmed peeled
2 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided
8 ounces grated Parmesan, divided
1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme, divided, plus more for garnish
4 ounces shredded gruyere
salt and pepper to taste

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