it’s possible for you to turn to these simple and delicious root vegetables for any occasion.
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Very few vegetables are as versatile as carrots.
While it makes a great side dish for Easter and Thanksgiving, it’s also great to serve year-round.
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Crushed pineapple, raisins, and champagne vinegar hit all the marks for well-rounded flavor.
Homemade sourdough croutons are the ideal finishing touch.
Simmer carrots with orange juice and finish with a honey-butter glaze.
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Quick and tasty, you’ll want to serve this dish on holidays or weeknights.
It can impress on a weeknight for dinner or can be the star of a holiday meal.
Of course, they’re still topped with that decadent with cream cheese frosting.
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Sweet Potato-Carrot Soup
Warm up with this creamy soup for dinner on chilly nights.
Simmer sweet potatoes and carrots in vegetable broth for a vegetarian soup.
Roasted pumpkin seeds and diced jalapenos sprinkled on top add heat and crunch.
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This recipe calls for three carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces.
Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
Give holiday sides a pop of color with an array of rainbow-colored carrots.
Young carrots with tops have better flavor for this dish, but you could use baby carrots if desired.
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A spiced honey dressing gives the carrots a taste of fall flavor.
Chicken Bog
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This dinner has many of our favorite qualities.
In addition to carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes contribute to its bright hue.
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It looks sophisticated enough for special occasions, but assembly is easy.
Cut a sheet cake into quarters to create the layers and alternate with cream cheese frosting and caramel sauce.
Roasted Carrots And Parsnips
A simple pan of roasted vegetables will sweeten dinnertime.
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Use rainbow carrots alongside the parsnips for a more colorful dish.
Dressed in pickle brine, you might make the slaw as an easy side year-round.
It fits the bill whether for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
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A tangy buttermilk glaze drizzle gives the bread some tang.
This cake has substance, but it also has zing.
Carrot Cake Muffins
Thesespiced muffinsare a breakfast you’re able to feel good about.
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It is dense and moist, an ideal no-fail recipe for when you need a reliable go-to cake.
The carrots also add smooth texture and extra flavor to this comfort food favorite.
Tzimmes
This traditional Ashkenazi side dish is a savory stew of sweet fruits and root vegetables.
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It’s the side dish every Passover Seder needs.
This cake can be made up to a day before frosting.
Look for rainbow carrots for a pretty presentation.
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Take it from ourSouthern LivingTest Kitchen: a retro dish like this is made for being sopped up withcornbread.
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