CRAZY FOR CARROTS!

Speed in the kitchen and succulence on the plate come from simple flavours that pair well together. Certain veggies LOVE certain herbs and spices.

Let’s get to know carrots!

Carrots & Cooking Methods that Work:

  • Roasting 
  • Steaming 
  • Grilling (if sliced super thin) 
  • Sautéing 
  • Braising (cooking in a flavourful liquid) 
  • Pureeing (think soups)

Matches Made in Heaven: Carrots LOVE to be paired with,

These Herbs:

  • Parsley 
  • Basil 
  • Cilantro 
  • Chives 
  • Rosemary 
  • Sage 
  • Tarragon 
  • Thyme 
  • Dill 

These Nuts:

  • Hazelnuts
  • Almonds
  • Walnuts 

These Spices:

  • Curry
  • Fennel 
  • Cinnamon 
  • Cloves 
  • Paprika 
  • Nutmeg 
  • Garlic 
  • Ginger 

These Veggies & Other Goodies:

  • Celery & Onions (=Mirepoix…you’ll learn that term soon!) 
  • Fennel 
  • Turnips 
  • Peas 
  • Mushrooms 
  • Oranges 
  • Lemons 
  • Raisins 
  • Butter 
  • Coconut oil 
  • Vinaigrettes 

Do some experimenting. Remember to keep it simple and learn how two individual flavours combine before adding a third. Try something NEW. Have some fun!

What did you create?

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