A little butter, honey and a few spices create a wonderfully aromatic glaze that brings the naturally sweet flavour of carrots to life. Try using a mix of orange and yellow carrots for a colourful presentation. If you can't find whole cardamom pods, use a generous pinch of ground cardamom instead.
A double dose of ginger (ground and crystallized) brings these moist, carrot-filled cupcakes to life – and a swirl of cream cheese icing takes them over the top! If you like, garnish each cupcake with chopped crystallized ginger.
You can assemble this versatile side dish hours in advance and cook it just before serving. It requires only a few minutes of attention at the end, when the carrots are browning.
Sweet springtime carrots have an indulgent twist when cooked with schmaltz, a rendered animal fat that can often be found at the butcher's counter. For a vegetarian version, substitute the same amount of butter or nondairy margarine for the schmaltz.
Fluffy couscous, mixed with shredded carrot for a little crunch then tossed with a simple fresh dressing, is so quick and delicious that it will soon become a favourite side dish. It can be served either warm or at room temperature.
Lemon juice lends subtle tartness to these sweet carrot fingers. Roast them first thing in the morning and rewarm in the oven while the turkey is standing.
This will probably become a family favourite, since it also works well cold in the lunch box. Send it to school along with carrot and celery sticks and some crackers or a granola bar. Serve alongside Roasted Ginger Carrots (recipe link below).
This moist carrot cake is best the next day and is awesome with Cream Cheese Icing. Hint: Do not over-beat the ingredients. Stir just until blended. I bake this cake in two 10" round springform pans that have been lined with parchment paper. This recipe freezes well. Bake at 325 degrees F for one hour or until cake tester comes out clean.
Adding grated carrot to muffin bars is another way to consume a small amount of vegetable — every little bit counts, right? Vary the dried fruits by choosing your family's favourite.
This is good..a bit of a twist on the regular carrot muffin. This is a great addition to a brunch or for lunches.
