Carrots are often the overlooked side dish of a meal, steamed or boiled with a swift oversight to their tasty potential. Whether they're baked, doused in maple syrup or drizzled with mustard, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this humble veg.
Use fresh carrots:You’ll want to use younger carrots with this dish, as they’re sweeter than older ones. Don’t overcook the carrots:Boil them until they’re just tender. They lose their amazing crunch if you overcook them. Add salt to the boiling water:(Not-so) secret tip: season...
Like carrots and potatoes, beets tend to go slightly spongy if frozen raw, so it’s better to cook them – or at least blanch them – before freezing. To freeze beetroot, chop the cooked beets up into slices or chunks and then spread out on an oven tray or something similar. Place in...
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Red cabbage can stand up to a whole host of flavours from soy sauce in an Asian salad to heady spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. Onions, sweet apples and raisins also bring out the best in this earthy vegetable which goes beautifully with meats such as pork, duck, ve...
How to blanch carrots for freezing Cut the tops off of the carrots, peel them, and wash them in water. Chop them the way you would like to eat them later (diced, sliced, julienned). Boil water in a pot, and fill another bowl with ice water. Once the water is boiling, cook the ...
cook time45 min Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, trimmed and scrubbed 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more to serve 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or substitute more olive oil for a vegan version) 1 yellow onion, diced (or substitute 2 large leeks,...
First up, when you cook with red cabbage you'll need to lock in that wonderful colour to avoid it becoming an off-putting blue or brown post-cooking – achieve that by adding an acidic element like lemon juice or vinegar, which compliments the slightly sweet taste of cooked red cabbage. ...
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Step1In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, carrots, celery, and chili powder; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, garlic, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until ...