On-Air Appearances

Print Reviews and Features

Blog Reviews and Contests


On-Air Appearances

Cheese Blintz Soufflés with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce from Fresh Tastes

February 16 and 19, 2018 | Home & family, Hallmark Channel

Lee makes Cheese Blintz Soufflés with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce with co-host Debbie Matenopoulos. She also answers questions and interacts with other show members and guests. Watch the Video

Layered Salmon Salad with Avocado-Lime Yogurt Dressing from Fresh Tastes

JULY 17, 2017 | WCCO-TV CBS miNNEAPOLIS

Lee makes Layered Salmon Salad with Avocado-Lime Yogurt Dressing in mason jars with co-anchors Jason DeRusha and Kylie Bearse. She also talks about the story behind her cookbook Fresh Tastes. Watch the Video

Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tacos with Tomato-Mango Salsa from Fresh Tastes

may 11, 2017 | KWGN CHANNEL 2 DENVER

Lee shares several of her cooking tips and demonstrates how to make grilled Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Tacos with Tomato-Mango Salsa from her cookbook Fresh Tastes. Watch the Video

Lemon-Dijon Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots from Fresh Tastes

October 18, 2016 | Good Day Atlanta

Lee shows how to take the “complicated” out of timeless classics. She stopped by the Good Day set to demonstrate how easy it is to prepare roasted green beans and caramelized shallots.  Watch the Video

Swordfish en Papillote & Stuffed Tomatoes from Fresh Tastes

october 17, 2016 | Atlanta plugged in, CBS-46

Lee shows us how to make two recipes from her new cookbook Fresh Tastes – Lemon-Rosemary Swordfish en Papillote and Stuffed Tomatoes with Olives and Prosciutto.

Lee Clayton Roper Talks Valentine’s Day Menu Planning

FEBRUARY 11, 2016 | ANGIE AUSTIN RADIO

Lee dishes on Valentine’s Day menu planning with host Angie Austin – Angie Austin Radio.

Lee Clayton Roper Talks Raspberry Almond Valentine’s Cookies

FEBRUARY 8, 2016 | ANGIE AUSTIN RADIO

Lee shares how to make her Raspberry Almond Valentine’s Cookies with your kids on Angie Austin Radio.

Prosciutto, Fig & Goat Cheese Tarts & Fresh Tastes

December 3, 2015 | KWGN CHANNEL 2 DENVER

Lee shows us how to make Prosciutto, Fig, & Goat Cheese Tarts. Watch the Video

Lee Clayton Roper Talks Fresh Tastes

DECEMBER 2, 2015 | Angie Austin Radio

Listen to Lee talk about Fresh Tastes at minute 24 on Angie Austin RadioListen to the Audio

Lee Clayton Roper Talks Fresh Tastes

November 7, 2015 | The Gabby Gourmet Show on KHOW

In segment 3, Lee discusses her new cookbook, Fresh TastesListen to the Audio

Make Ahead Holiday Dishes

October 7, 2014 | Good Day Atlanta

Cookbook author, Lee Clayton Roper fires up the Good Day Atlanta kitchen with a  make ahead holiday dish.

Roasted Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash

October 7, 2014 | Good Day LA

Lee shows us how to make Roasted Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash in her airstream. Lee also demonstrates how to peel butternut squash.

Memorial Day Side Dishes

MAY 12, 2014 | KWGN CHANNEL 2 DENVER

Lee shows us some excellent BBQ side dishes. Watch the Video

Layered Chicken Salad with Tarragon Dressing

July 1, 2013 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee, Tom Green and Chris Tomer make Layered Chicken Salad with Tarragon Dressing in mason jars on “Daybreak”. Lee also talks about the difference between regular, Napa and Savoy cabbage. Watch the Video

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Couscous

June 12, 2013: KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee and Tom Green make Grilled Pork Tenderloin and a delicious couscous dish flavored with ginger, honey and mustard. Lee also provides her tips on storing ginger. Watch the Video

Grilled Tuna with Puttanesca Sauce

June 12, 2013 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee and Tom Green make delicious Grilled Tuna with a fast and easy sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers and garlic on “Daybreak”. Watch the Video

Shrimp Tostadas

June 12, 2013 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee shows Tom Green how to quickly and easily make Shrimp Tostadas on “Daybreak”. Watch the Video

Korean BBQ Beef

July 1, 2013 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee and Chris Parente make marinated Korean BBQ Beef on “Daybreak”. Lee also shares her tips for storing fresh cilantro and parsley.

Baked Fish on Lettuce

June 25, 2013 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Tips on buying Tilapia, as Lee prepares Baked Fish on Lettuce with Angie Austin on “Daybreak.” Watch the Video

Royal Chocolate Biscuit Cake

February 9, 2012 | KWGN CHANNEL 2 DENVER

Lee prepares a Royal Chocolate Biscuit Cake on “Daybreak” which is perfect for Valentine’s Day or a Royal Wedding. Watch the Video

Fall Off The Bone Short Ribs

January 10, 2012 | KWGN CHANNEL 2 DENVER

Lee prepares Fall Off the Bone Short Ribs with Angie Austin on “Daybreak” with your crockpot while you are at work. Watch the Video

Very Lemony Bread

december 5, 2011 | KWGN CHANNEL 2 DENVER

Lee prepares Very Lemony Bread on “Daybreak” which has lemon zest, lemon extract, and lemon juice in it. Watch the Video

Roasted Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash

November 8, 2011 | KWGN CHANNEL 2 DENVER

Lee prepares Roasted Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash on “Meals in Minutes” with Tom Green. Watch the Video

White Bean and Chicken Chili

October 18, 2011 | KWGN CHANNEL 2 DENVER

Lee prepares White Bean and Chicken Chili on “Meals in Minutes” with Tom Green. Watch the Video

Flank Steak, Grilled Vegetable Packets

September 6, 2011 | KWGN CHANNEL 2 DENVER

Lee prepares Marinated Flank Steak and Grilled Vegetable Packets on “Meals in Minutes” with Tom Green and discusses the versatility of flank steak. Watch the Video

Dijon Pork Chops with Arugula

June, 2011 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee prepares Dijon Pork Chops with Arugula on “Meals in Minutes” with Chris Parente and talks about the different shapes of arugula. Watch the Video

Mascarpone and Spinach Stuffed Salmon

May, 2011 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Tom Green and Lee prepare Mascarpone and Spinach Stuffed Salmon as Lee shares how to easily stuff a salmon fillet. Watch the Video

Cajun Shrimp Linguine

April, 2011 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee’s cooking Cajun Shrimp Linguine with Tom Green on “Meals in Minutes.” Watch the Video

Salmon and Vegetables en Papillote

February 23, 2012 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee cooks Salmon and Vegetables en Papillote with Tom Green on “Daybreak on the Deuce” and demos how easy it is to julienne vegetables and cook “en papillote.” Watch the Video

Boeuf Bourguignon

December, 2010 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee shares her delicious, timesaving Boeuf Bourguignon recipe with Tom Green on “Daybreak on the Deuce”and her tips about using celery leaves to add extra flavor to dishes. Watch the Video

Shrimp and Sausage and Gumbo

February, 2010 | KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee makes Shrimp and Sausage and Gumbo and talks Mardi Gras merriment with Tom Green on “Daybreak on the Deuce.”

Baked Shrimp with Tomato, Feta cheese and Capers

KWGN Channel 2 Denver

Lee makes her Baked Shrimp with Tomato, Feta cheese and Capers on “Everyday with Libby and Natalie.”

A Well-Seasoned Kitchen Cookbook

KMGH 7News, Denver

Bertha Lynn and Gabby Gourmet talk about A Well-Seasoned Kitchen as part of a segment on Denver’s Best Cookbooks. Featured recipes were Roasted Tomato and Arugula Salad, Grilled Chicken with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese and Kahlua Chocolate Mousse.

A Summer Picnic

June 25, 2010 | Vail’s TV 8

Lee prepares a menu for a summer picnic in the mountains sharing several family favorites including Chilled Tomato Dill Soup and a Sausage and Spinach Torte and tips on packing the perfect picnic.

Overnight Bundt Caramel Rolls

December 11, 2009 | Denver’s 9News

Lee makes her Overnight Bundt Caramel Rolls with Kim Christiansen.

Print Reviews and Features

Colorado Country Life Magazine (p. 11)
Lee shares a special Father’s Day Menu, including three recipes from her cookbook Fresh Tastes

Colorado Expression Magazine
Lee’s tips on how to host a Cookie Exchange party are featured, along with three of her most popular cookie recipes.

Colorado Springs Gazette
Lee’s tips on making fresh, flavorful and beautiful salads are featured.

Publisher’s Weekly
Review of Fresh Tastes: “Roper’s follow-up to A Well-Seasoned Kitchen expands on the approachable favorites that made her first effort such a hit, this time with a “fresh” take on classics that lend themselves to parties and get-togethers. . . Roper’s fans will love it. This is a solid effort with practical dishes readers will likely find themselves returning to.”

Denver Life Home + Accents
Denver Life features Lee’s kitchen remodel and new cookbook Fresh Tastes

Colorado Springs Gazette
Lee’s tips on making a flavorful potato salad are featured.

Knoxville Mercury
Best Cookbooks of 2015 featuring Fresh Tastes

Denver Post, Denver, Colo.
Suzanne S. Brown reviews Fresh Tastes “Denver cookbook author shares holiday appetizer recipes.” She shares recipes for Tomato Shortbread with Olive Tapenade, Prosciutto, Fig and Goat Cheese Tarts, Smoked Salmon Mousse, and Poppy Seed Puffs.

Joint Forces Journal
Review of Fresh Tastes

Colorado Homes and Lifestyles, Denver, Colo.
Holiday resources and gift ideas

5280 Magazine, Denver, Colo.
Gift ideas for the food lover in your life

Denver Life Magazine, Denver, Colo.
The time has come for all those delicious smells of holiday cooking. And though we wait all year for Grandma’s famous cookies (you know the ones) and Uncle Phil’s standing rib roast, it’s also fun to add a few fresh dishes to our repertoire. We dug into a slew of new cookbooks to bring you the latest reads for gifting to friends (or yourself) in the weeks to come.

Colorado Expression, Denver, Colo.
Sticky Fall Favorites, sharing Lee’s Sea Salt Carmel Apple Slices for the fall.

Denver Post, Denver, Colo.
John Wenzel of the Denver Post reviews Lee’s Valentine’s Day cooking class at the Denver Botanic Gardens in his article “Appetite for Seduction: Learning to make a Valentine’s Day meal fit for Colorado lovers.” He tells us “Having never taken a cooking class, I felt a thrill while watching this traveling speaker and cook strut her stuff, as if I was in a tiny studio audience getting the inside scoop on her favorite meal.”

Erie Times-News, Erie, Penn.
In her article “Shrimp, Grits No Sacrifice,” columnist Jennie Geisler describes Lee and Sally’s recipe for Sautéed Shrimp and Cheese Grits as “luscious, elegant, delicate and rich at the same time.”

Denver Post, Denver, Colo.
Lee’s tips on how to give a great dinner party are shared.

The Courier-Times, New Castle, Ind.
“Seasoned with Love” review features Sally and Lee’s collaboration and the recipe Salmon With Crumb Topping And Herb Mayonnaise.

5280 Magazine, Denver, Colo.
“A must have cookbook.” Food editor Amanda Faison notes the recipes are easy to follow but finely tuned and brightly flavored, picking Overnight Bundt Caramel Rolls, Spinach Salad with Lemon Pine Nut Dressing, and Rhubarb Pie as favorites.

Colorado Expression
A beautiful spread in the June 2010 issue, celebrating the story of the cookbook and featuring mouth-watering photos from the book.

The Denver Post, Denver, Colo
Featured on the front page of food section highlighting how the cookbook was inspired by kitchen memories with her mother, Sally.

OC Register, Orange County, Calif – Mom and Daughter Cook Up Memories
An article about memories and losing a parent with a review of A Well-Seasoned Kitchen. Plus the recipe for Strawberry and White Chocolate Heaven

Maine Food and Lifestyle Magazine
The recipe for Salmon with Crumb Topping and Herb Mayonnaise.

Blog Reviews and Contests

Two Classy Chics
Apple, Walnut and Stilton Cheese Salad

Things That Make People Go Aww
A review of Fresh Tastes

Little House Living
A review of Fresh Tastes (scan down page to see review)

Everybody Craves
Italian Sausage, Spinach and Orzo Soup and review of Fresh Tastes

Jenna’s Everything Blog
Italian Sausage, Spinach and Orzo Soup, Fresh Tastes review and giveaway

Oh, Bite It!
A review of Fresh Tastes

Nancy Creative
Apple, Walnut and Stilton Cheese Salad and a review of Fresh Tastes

Gotta Love It (recommendedbydee.com)
A review of Fresh Tastes (scan down page to see review)

The Silo
Apple, Walnut and Stilton Cheese Salad and a review of Fresh Tastes

The Cookbook Junkies
Mother’s Day Gift Guide and Menu Suggestions featuring A Well-Seasoned Kitchen®

TasteBook
Holiday Gift Guide: Cookbooks for the Entertainer featuring Fresh Tastes

Sandra’s Kitchen Nook
A review of Fresh Tastes

Sugar Loco
Chocolate Pecan Toffee Bars and a review of Fresh Tastes

The Cookbook Junkies
Fresh Tastes Cookbook Review and Giveaway

The Cookbook Junkies
A Well-Seasoned Kitchen Cookbook Review and Giveaway

Creative Culinary
Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Frosting, Cookbook Review and Giveaway

Dani’s Delicious Dish
A Well-Seasoned Kitchen Cookbook Giveaway

BoulderBubble
A repost of the Laughing Lemon Pie review

Laughing Lemon Pie
A Well-Seasoned Kitchen Cookbook and Recipe reviews

Mile High Gay Guy
A Well-Seasoned Kitchen Cookbook Review

The Every Hostess
Cookbook Giveaway

Don’t Panic Mom: Chill Before Serving
Roasted Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash + Giveaway

Savoury Table: A Denver Area Food and Recipe Blog
A Well-Seasoned Kitchen Cookbook Review and Giveaway: Elegant Wild Rice Salad.

Sensibly Sara: Family Food Fun
Holiday Gift Guide featuring A Well-Seasoned Kitchen

Merlot Mommy
Reviews of A Well-Seasoned Kitchen and a contest to win a free cookbook.

 Jewish World Review – The Kosher Gourmet
Review of A Well-Seasoned Kitchen and recipes for Blueberry Lemon Muffins & Cinnamon Raisin Bread Custard with Fresh Berries.

Epicurious Community
Review of A Well-Seasoned Kitchen, recipe for Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Frosting and a contest to win a free cookbook.

SheKnows
Review of A Well-Seasoned Kitchen and recipe for Green Beans with Cashew Gremolata.