Another award-winning collection of easy and impressive recipes, essential cooking tips and delightful family stories, from the author of the gold-medal winning cookbook "A Well-Seasoned Kitchen®" "Roper's follow up to A Well-Seasoned Kitchen expands on the approachable favorites that made her first cookbook such a hit, this time with a 'fresh' take on classics  . . . This is a solid effort with practical dishes readers will likely find themselves returning to."   - Publisher's Weekly "Lee's passion for life is tied closely to her love of cooking, entertaining, family, and friends. In this beautiful book, Lee shares her passion through personal stories of friendship, captivating photographs, and delectable recipes with easily-sourced ingredients. A must-have in every home cook's library!"  - Christy Rost, Public Television Chef, Executive Producer, Cookbook Author Awards: Living Now Book Award, Silver Medal National Indie Excellence Award Eric Hoffer Award Da Vinci Eye Award In the news: Featured on TV, including Hallmark Channel, Atlanta Plugged In, Good Day Atlanta, Good Day LA, WCCO-TV CBS Minneapolis, KWGN Daybreak (Denver) Featured in print , including Woman's World, Taste for Life, The Denver Post, Colorado Expression, Colorado Springs Gazette, Knoxville Mercury News, Joint Forces Journal In Fresh Tastes , Lee Clayton Roper makes home cooks feel even more comfortable in the kitchen by providing the tools they need to create memorable, delicious and beautiful dishes. Providing over 170 flavorful recipes utilizing grocery store ingredients, Fresh Tastes includes not only photos of the finished dish but also process shots and step-by-step instructions of key techniques (e.g., "how to peel and cube a butternut squash"). Make ahead instructions and seasonal menus are also included, to help the home cook easily organize their next gathering. To ensure consistency and clarity, recipes in Fresh Tastes were evaluated by a varied team of testers across the country. Only the best, most flavorful, eye catching dishes made the cut. Fresh, flavorful and inspired, this collection of hand selected recipes in Fresh Tastes transcends the kitchen, reminding us that every meal can be a simple yet sophisticated celebration of life. Lee was inspired by her mother Sally's love of cooking and entertaining to gather friends and family together over great meals and conversation. In fact, Lee held her first dinner party at the age of 16. Throughout the years, Lee has provided recipes, menu advice and cooking tips to those seeking uncomplicated and delicious ideas for home cooking and entertaining. Some of Lee's delicious recipes in Fresh Tastes include: Prosciutto, Fig and Goat Cheese Tarts - Italian Sausage, Spinach and Orzo Soup - Spinach Salad with Curry Dressing - Layered Salmon Salad with Avocado-Lime Yogurt Dressing - Grilled Rosemary-Dijon Chicken Breasts - Spicy Pork Chops with Argentine Chimichurri Sauce - Halibut with Celery Root Purée and Tomato Garnish - Chipotle Lime Shrimp Tacos with Tomato Mango Salsa - Roasted Root Vegetable Pot Pie - Pear Kuchen - Fresh Fruit with Brandy Custard Sauce "Fresh Tastes from cookbook author Lee Clayton Roper is the latest gem in her A Well-Seasoned Kitchen collection. While I boast a large cookbook library, I'm quite discerning about which books earn a coveted spot. Lee's beautiful cookbooks always make the cut, as her delicious recipes are perfect for both entertaining and casual weeknight meals." -- JENNY HARTIN "JENNY HARTIN, creator and founder of The Cookbook Junkies" "From a family meal to a dinner fit for guests, Lee Clayton Roper's recipes are creative, seasonal and approachable for home cooks of all tastes and skills." -- KIMBERLY LORD STEWART "KIMBERLY LORD STEWART, Denver Life Magazine food editor, and author of Eating Between the Lines" "Lee's passion for life is tied closely to her love of cooking, entertaining, family, and friends. In this beautiful book, Lee shares her passion through personal stories of friendship, captivating photographs, and delectable recipes with easily sourced ingredients. A must-have in every home cook's library!" -- CHRISTY ROST "CHRISTY ROST, Public Television Chef, Executive Producer, Cookbook Author" "When A Well-Seasoned Kitchen came out a couple of years ago, it quickly became a family favorite. I have no doubt that Fresh Tastes will take its place right next to the original." -- AMANDA M. FAISON "AMANDA M. FAISON, food editor, 5280 Magazine" Award-winning cookbook author Lee Clayton Roper presents Fresh Tastes, a follow-up to her critically acclaimed A Well-Seasoned Kitchen. Lee has gathered a unique collection of more than 170 recipes that showcase how fresh ingredients and new ideas can combine to deliver memorable meals. From delectable appetizers and creative salads to impressive main courses and luscious desserts, Lee serves up extraordinarily flavorful dishes guaranteed to please all palates. Fa