Carrots Sautéed In Bay Leaf Food

SAUTEED CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and cut them diagonally in 1/4-inch slices. You should have about 6 cups of carrots. Place the carrots, 1/3 cup water, the salt, and pepper in a large (10- to 12-inch) saute pan and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until the carrots are just cooked through. Add the butter and saute for another minute, until the water evaporates and the carrots are coated with butter. Off the heat, toss with the dill or parsley. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

SAUTEED BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 T butter with water in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add carrots, cover and cook until softened- about 10 minutes.
• Remove cover and cook, stirring often 5-10 minutes or until golden.
• Add rest of butter and honey and transfer to serving dish.

GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Quarter and cut carrots into 2-inch lengths.
• In a skillet, bring carrots, sugar, 1/2 cup water, butter, and salt to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partly covered, 6 minutes.
• Cook uncovered, over high, tossing often until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with pepper.

CARROTS SAUTéED IN BAY LEAF

Steps:

• Add oil to large non stick skillet. Swirl to coat.
• Add Bay Leaves to infuse the oil.
• Add carrots and water.
• Partially cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes until carrots are almost tender
• Add salt and pepper to taste, increase heat to medium-high and cook for approximately 4 minutes, until carrots are tender and lightly browned.
• Stir frequently.
• These directions are so easy, they can be adjusted for time, amount of bay leaves, etc.
• I have also used with sage and rosemary. All variations are delicious!
• If you like a softer carrot, cook longer, shorter time for more crunch.

SOPA DE FIDEO

Steps:

• Add the garlic, tomatoes, red-pepper flakes, cumin and salt to a blender, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat a medium pot over medium, then add the oil. Add the fideo to the hot oil and cook until toasted and aromatic, about 5 minutes. Be sure to constantly mix the fideo so it toasts evenly.
• Reduce the heat to low, then add the blended tomato mixture.
• Add 5 cups of water to the pot, along with the celery, carrot and bay leaf. Mix and taste for salt, adjusting if necessary.
• Increase to medium heat until simmering, then reduce to medium-low. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fideo is cooked through, the soup has melded together and the liquid has thickened.
• Remove the celery, carrot and bay leaf, and discard. Serve soup in bowls and top with any of your favorite sopa de fideo toppings.

EASY CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt and pepper together.
• Add the chicken and coat each piece in the flour mixture. In a large Dutch oven, deep pan or pot set over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil.
• Brown the chicken in batches until golden brown on both sides then remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion, carrot and celery to the pan and sauté until golden brown and soft.
• Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Add a tablespoon of flour and stir into the vegetables.
• Pour in the wine and deglaze the pan then add the chicken back in and pour in the chicken stock.
• Add the thyme, bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
• Reduce the heat and allow to simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, scatter over fresh parsley or thyme, then serve.