Tagged: carrots

Glazed Carrots Marsala

Glazed Carrots Marsala

For a real treat of a side dish, try Glazed Carrots Marsala.  I first read about this flavor combination in Elizabeth David’s Italian Food.  As she suggests, they’re delicious served with lamb.  If you don’t have Marsala, sweet sherry is a fine substitute. (more…)

Peanut Stuffed Lettuce Wraps

Peanut Stuffed Lettuce Wraps

A simple and delicious recipe from www.food.com and a different use for all the lettuce we’ve been getting!  The original recipe calls for 2 cups of cabbage mix, but shredding your own cabbage and carrots will work just fine. (more…)

Asian Slaw

Asian Slaw

The daikon in this recipe gives this slaw a unique peppery flavor that complements well with the sweetness of the carrots. (more…)

Root Vegetable Soup

Root Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into small chunks
2 turnips, peeled and cut into small chunks
2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
½ cup dried lentils
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups broth (beef, chicken or vegetable)
1 teaspoon fresh chopped herbs (could use parsley or oregano)
1 bay leaf (more…)

Gajar ki Barfi

Carrot/Almond Fudge (Gajar ki Barfi)

Ingredients:

5-6 (about 1 pound.) medium/large carrots, trimmed, peeled, and grated
¾ cup of half-and-half
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ cup finely chopped golden raisins
½ cup ground, whole almonds
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup crumbled jaggery (unrefined sugar) or dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons ghee or melted butter
1 cup whole-milk powder (mava)*
Garnish: a slivered or sliced almond (more…)