4 maple balsamic roasted vegetables Recipes

parsnips, peeled , halved lengthways, swedes, peeled, cut into chunks, turnips, peeled, cut into chunks, olive oil, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves, crushed

sweet potatoes, peeled and cut 1/2 inch thick, carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2 slices on the diagonal, butternut squash, peeled and cut in 2 inch wedges (or acorn squash), orange bell peppers, seeded and cut in thick slices, vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, thyme, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, salt, pepper, parsley, chopped

smoked ham hock, olive or vegetable oil, chopped onion, garlic, minced, pork, in chunks (i ve used pork chops off the bone), chopped roasted red bell pepper (actually, a combo of red/yellow/orange is good and colorful, too), chopped mild green chiles, tomato sauce, baked beans, tomato broth with chicken or chicken broth, pomegranate molasses (pomegranate syrup), molasses, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup , to taste (optional, added before serving and not during cooking)