The rich flavor of coarse bourbon-smoked black pepper stands up well to a combination of peppery turnips and sliced gourmet mushrooms.  Roasting the pepper-scented veggies with quality fruity olive oil, along with sliced garlic and sea salt is a simple flavor combination, but one that works well on just about any veggie on hand. With a lot of fresh basil from a friend’s herb garden on hand, I placed the tender roasted veggies on a bed of the flavorful basil–the natural sweetness of the basil rounded out the entire profile of the dish.  Pair a richly flavored side dish like this one with a lighter main course idea like a vegetarian pasta with sauteed greens, a grilled fish, or even chicken or turkey cutlets baked with a touch of mustard.

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