Honey glazed carrots with fresh mint

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

1 pound carrots 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 tablespoons honey salt and pepper 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Peel carrots and cut into evenly sized rounds or sticks. Combine carrots, butter, honey, and 1/2 cup water in large skillet over medium-high flame. Bring to simmer and cook until carrots are tender and most of the […]

Carrot dill soup

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

3 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon chopped dill, or more to taste salt and pepper to taste Sauté carrots and onions in butter over medium flame. […]

Fried beets and carrots

Posted by on Jan 19, 2014 in

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 medium beets, quartered, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 medium carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick tamari sauce greens Heat olive oil in skillet. Add cumin; cook about 1 minute. Add beets and carrots; fry until tender. Remove from heat, sprinkle on a little tamari, and serve. Variation: If using […]

Curried carrots and raisins

Posted by on Jan 17, 2014 in

½ lb. carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 1/2 tbsp. honey; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp. curry powder 1/2 tbsp. safflower oil 1 tsp. unsalted butter 1 tsp. brown sugar 1/6 cup raisins Pour enough water into a saucepan to fill it 1 inch deep. […]