Thursday, January 7, 2010

What Carrot recipes that you know of would make a great dish?

I have friends that work in the fields, I always get bags of vegetables and boxes of fruit. I have two bags of carrots...what shall I do with them?What Carrot recipes that you know of would make a great dish?
Carrot and raisin salad is one option. Grate carrots, add mayo, sugar and raisins. I have it before, rather good, I am sure you can find a great recipe via google. Use in soups, stews and cole slaw.What Carrot recipes that you know of would make a great dish?
heres a Squash-Carrot casserole recipe!


(very simple)





24 buttery round crackers (Ritz, etc)


8 ounces cream cheese, softened


2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup


2 eggs, beaten


1/2 cup butter, melted


8 cups cooked yellow summer squash, sliced


6 small carrots, grated


1 cup finely diced onion


1 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix








DIRECTIONS


Place crackers in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish; set aside.


Combine cream cheese, soup, eggs, and butter; beat well. Stir in squash, carrot, and onion. Spoon into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with stuffing mix.


Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes.
Good side dish.





Carrots au Gratin





Ingredients:


4 tablespoons melted butter, divided


1/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs


2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese


dash pepper


2 1/2 to 3 cups sliced carrots


1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper


3 tablespoons chopped onion


Preparation:


Recipe directions for carrots au gratin


In a small bowl, toss 2 tablespoons of melted butter with cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and the pepper; set aside. Cook carrots, green pepper, and onion in salted boiling water just until tender. Drain. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Top carrots au gratin with buttered crumbs.


Carrots au gratin recipe serves 4 to 6.
Garden Veggie Cheese Soup --








INGREDIENTS


1/2 cup butter


1/4 cup diced celery


1 teaspoon onion powder


7 cups chicken broth


4 cups chopped cauliflower


1/2 cup chopped carrots


1/2 cup fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces


1 pound processed cheese, cubed


1/2 cup cooking sherry


2 cups milk


1 tablespoon garlic powder


1 teaspoon salt


2 pinches ground nutmeg


2/3 cup cornstarch


1 cup water











DIRECTIONS


In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in celery and onion powder and cook 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and stir in cauliflower, carrots and green beans. Simmer until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.


Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in sherry, milk, garlic powder, salt, and nutmeg. Combine cornstarch and water in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir into soup. Cook, stirring, until thickened and heated through.








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Buttery Cooked Carrots --











INGREDIENTS


1 pound baby carrots


1/4 cup margarine


1/3 cup brown sugar











DIRECTIONS


Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain off most of the liquid, leaving bottom of pan covered with water. Set the carrots aside.


Stir margarine and brown sugar into the water. Simmer and stir until the margarine melts. Return carrots to the pot, and toss to coat. Cover, and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle.








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Cowboy Mashed Potatoes --











INGREDIENTS


1 pound red potatoes


1 pound Yukon Gold (yellow) potatoes


1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced


12 ounces carrots - cut in thirds


4 cloves garlic


1 (10 ounce) package frozen white corn, thawed


1/4 cup butter


1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


salt and pepper to taste











DIRECTIONS


Place red potatoes, yellow potatoes, jalapeno pepper, carrots and garlic cloves in a large pot. Cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Drain water from pot.


Stir in corn and butter. Mash the mixture with a potato masher until butter is melted and potatoes have reached desired consistency. Mix in cheese, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.








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Orange Glazed Carrots --











INGREDIENTS


1 pound baby carrots


1/4 cup orange juice


3 tablespoons brown sugar


2 tablespoons butter


1 pinch salt











DIRECTIONS


Place carrots in a shallow saucepan, and cover with water. Boil until tender. Drain, and return carrots to pan.


Pour orange juice over carrots, and mix well. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, butter, and salt. Heat until butter and sugar melt.
Ingredients:


2-4 carrots


1 apple





Optional Ingredients:


1/4 cup raisins


1/4 cup chopped nuts





Dressing:


3-4 tbsp. vanilla yogurt


1 tsp. lemon juice


1 tsp. honey


http://www.easysaladrecipes.com/applecar…
Cook the carrots.





Sprinkle with about 3 tablespoons of brown sugar. Add about 2 tablespoons of water. Enjoy!
Now all you need is a big pot of water and one medium-sized wascally Wabbit!

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