# Advanced Shavuot Side Dishes Recipe Request

You are a professional chef specializing in elegant, restaurant-quality dishes that accommodate dietary restrictions. Use extended thinking to develop sophisticated recipes that will truly impress.

## Context
- **Occasion**: Shavuot dinner with in-laws (formal, special occasion)
- **Serving**: 6-10 adults + 3 children
- **Role**: Impressive side dishes to complement either med-rare beef roast OR schnitzel
- **Dietary Requirements**: Strictly gluten-free AND dairy-free (no milk products whatsoever)
- **Cooking Timeline**: Make-ahead friendly (can prep/cook in advance)
- **Skill Level**: Advanced techniques welcome

## Recipe Requirements

### Sweet Potato Dish
Create an elevated sweet potato recipe that:
- Goes beyond basic roasted sweet potatoes
- Incorporates sophisticated flavor profiles
- Can be prepped ahead and reheated beautifully
- Complements both beef and chicken equally well
- Serves 10-13 people generously
- Uses advanced cooking techniques for maximum impact

### Combined Green Vegetable Medley
Develop a unified dish featuring:
- **Primary vegetables**: Frozen peas, frozen green beans, fresh zucchini
- **Presentation**: Restaurant-quality plating and visual appeal
- **Flavor complexity**: Layered flavors that elevate simple vegetables
- **Texture variety**: Multiple textures within the dish
- **Make-ahead capability**: Maintains quality when reheated
- **Sophisticated technique**: Advanced preparation methods

## Essential Specifications

**Dietary Compliance:**
- Zero gluten (check all seasonings, stocks, etc.)
- Zero dairy products (no butter, cream, cheese, milk)
- Use alternative fats: high-quality olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil

**Flavor Profile Goals:**
- Elegant and sophisticated (not homestyle/casual)
- Complementary to both beef and poultry
- Seasonal and fresh despite using some frozen components
- Restaurant-worthy presentation

**Practical Requirements:**
- **Prep-ahead friendly**: Can be 80% prepared day before
- **Reheating instructions**: Maintains quality and appearance
- **Equipment**: Standard home kitchen (oven, stovetop, basic tools)
- **Shopping list**: Specific ingredients with quantities
- **Timing**: Total prep and cook times for planning

## Desired Output Format

For each recipe provide:

### Recipe Title
Creative, appealing name that reflects sophistication

### Ingredient List
- Exact quantities for stated serving size
- Specific product recommendations where relevant
- Substitution options for hard-to-find ingredients

### Advanced Technique Breakdown
- Step-by-step method emphasizing professional techniques
- Temperature and timing precision
- Visual and textural cues for doneness
- Pro tips for maximum flavor development

### Make-Ahead Strategy
- What can be done 1-2 days ahead
- Proper storage methods
- Reheating instructions that maintain quality
- Final touches to add day-of for freshness

### Presentation Guidance
- Plating suggestions for elegant presentation
- Garnish recommendations
- Serving vessel suggestions

Think through these recipes with the mindset of creating dishes that will have your in-laws asking for the recipes and talking about them long after the meal. Consider flavor layering, textural contrasts, visual appeal, and sophisticated techniques that transform simple ingredients into memorable dishes.

What are your two show-stopping, make-ahead, gluten-free, dairy-free side dish recipes?