Sherris Special Carrots Plus Food

SHERRI'S HERBED CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• pare carrots; cook in 1" water, covered about 8 minute.
• Drain and arrange in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and dot with butter.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Crumble rosemary over top
• Bake covered about 25 min or until tender.

THE ULTIMATE CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel the carrots, then you can chop, quarter or halve them, but I like to leave them whole with the tops on. Don't worry, this recipe will work however you prep them so just get them ready your favourite way.
• Place the carrots in a large, wide pan and just cover with cold water. Add a good pinch of sea salt and a pinch of black pepper, the clementine juice (you can use oranges instead, if you prefer), vinegar and butter.
• Bring to the boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until nearly all the liquid has evaporated.
• Once the butter starts to glaze the carrots, add the thyme sprigs and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes, or until caramelised and delicious.

SPICED GLAZED CARROTS WITH SHERRY & CITRUS

Steps:

• Bring carrots, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 7-8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer carrots to a medium bowl.
• Add clementine juice, 1 tablespoon Sherry, and ground cloves to skillet and cook until glaze forms, 7-8 minutes. Stir in carrots and remaining 1 tablespoon Sherry. Season carrots to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing, adding water by teaspoonfuls if dry.
• Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with tarragon and clementine zest.

CHARRED CARROTS WITH ORANGE AND BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 4 inches away from the broiler and heat the broiler.
• Cut the carrots crosswise into 4-inch lengths. Cut the larger pieces lengthwise in half or quarters so the sticks are roughly 1/2-inch wide.
• Place the carrots on a sheet pan and drizzle them with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss with your hands until coated, then spread the carrots out in an even layer.
• Broil the carrots for about 10 minutes, tossing every few minutes, until they are tender and randomly charred. Top the carrots with the orange zest, orange juice and vinegar, sprinkle with some fleur de sel and toss to coat. Taste for seasonings, then serve warm or at room temperature.