March passed at what felt like lightning speed, but based on our most popular recipes from the month, our community still managed to cook—and eat—as well as ever. Where February’s roundup highlighted cozy dishes like chicken and dumplings and braised l…
Soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and a ton of garlic join forces to make a sweet and salty marinade for these any-occasion chicken thighs. According to recipe developer Zola Gregory, they’re equally delicious served hot from the oven, room temperature at a picnic, or straight from the fridge.
Sometimes, when life gets busy, preparing dinner feels more like a chore than a welcome diversion from a seemingly endless to-do list. These moments are when frozen meals take center stage, alleviating the chopping, mixing, and baking associated with e…
Sometimes, when life gets busy, preparing dinner feels more like a chore than a welcome diversion from a seemingly endless to-do list. These moments are when frozen meals take center stage, alleviating the chopping, mixing, and baking associated with even the most basic recipes. With the simple click of a microwave or air fryer button, it’s possible to have a satiating, delicious entrée that’s chock-full of your favorite ingredients. How easy is that? Easier than an Ina Garten recipe, that’s for sure. (Though we forever stan.)
However, not all frozen foods are created equal. Most are tailored towards carnivores and feature meat-heavy dishes—meanwhile, most vegan alternatives are simply uninspired.
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Explore these easy carrot recipes for the best creative ways to use this colorful vegetable! Try them glazed, roasted, in soups and salads, and even baked into desserts.
Looking for the best ways to eat carrots? These bright orange, healthy veggies are good for so much more than just your eyesight, like the old mantra. They’re packed full of vitamins and nutrients! Luckily: they’re also delicious. And there are so many more ways to eat them than raw carrots sticks!
Here we’ve compiled all the best carrot recipes in two groups: first, recipes where carrots are the star! Think: carrot soup, roasted carrots, carrot cake cookies. But second, and just as important: recipes where carrots play an important supporting role. What’s a good coleslaw or noodle soup without carrots? Let’s get to the recipes.
These really are the perfect sauteed carrots! Turns out they’re very simple, too! These are the most tender, buttery, savory, coins of carrots, with a hint of herbaceous fresh thyme and chives. They taste like the best carrots you’ve ever had: but they only have 3 ingredients and take 10 minutes.
Looking for an easy side dish? Look no further than these Honey Glazed Carrots! When you’re looking for something special…what’s better than a butter and honey glaze? This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, and the flavor is out of this world: sweet, savory, and salty, with fruity and floral notes from the honey. It’s perfect for impressing guests, or a special weeknight dinner in.
These soft and chewy cookies have all the best elements of carrot cake—the moist, spiced cake, vibrant flecks of carrot, and crunch of walnuts or pecans—condensed into bite-sized perfection! Top it all off with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting and it’s a perfect sweet treat
Good news, fry lovers: there’s a new fry in town. Carrot fries! This healthy fry recipe is full of all the nutrients of this popular vegetable: but tastes like your favorite greasy comfort food. Even better: they’re coated in ranch seasoning! This play on the standard pairing of carrots and ranch gives a savory zing to each bite. Of course, you can dip them in ranch too for double the fun. They’re baked, and there’s a little trick to give them a lightly crispy exterior. Everyone will love them!
Ready for the best carrots EVER? Don’t get us wrong: carrots are perfect raw. Carrots and hummus, carrots and ranch: we’re there for it! But if you want to dress up your carrots as a crazy delicious side dish: make these easy roasted carrots! They come out tender, lightly charred, and sweetly earthy. Roasting them with lemon wedges gives a brightness of flavor. Give that raw carrot a glamorous makeover! You’ll be glad you did.
Carrot salad might sound humble, but it’s anything but. Serve this carrot salad to your friends and family, and they’ll be singing your praises! We know because after we made this at our house, it disappeared within minutes. It’s simple and refreshing, featuring strings of carrots doused in a a tangy Mediterranean-style vinaigrette.
Here’s a bright orange puree that that tastes like sunshine: Carrot Ginger Soup! This recipe is ideal for when you’ve got a big bag of carrots to use up, or when you’re in the midst of a gray season craving sun. It’s great as a first course, or for lunch with grilled cheese. Also try: Simple Carrot Soup
Here’s a carrot recipe you need in your arsenal: carrot cake muffins! These are beautifully moist and spiced, with cozy spices interspersed with pecans and bright strands of carrots. Add a tangy cream cheese glaze to decorate the tops, and it takes them into rockstar territory.
Want to eat more carrots? Here’s a tasty way to get a healthy dose of them: this Perfect Carrot Smoothie! This vibrant puree is full of irresistible fruity flavor: it pairs this orange veggie with orange, apple, and mango. Make your daily dose of fruits and veggies sippable! We especially love how the citrus of the orange accents the sweetness of the carrot.
Here’s a festive carrot recipe: Carrot Cake Cupcakes! These little cakes are fun, easy to put together, and overwhelmingly satisfying. The moist, carrot-studded cakes have just the right warm spiced interior. Piled high with tangy cream cheese frosting, the flavor combination is out of this world good.
There’s nothing quite like the salty, tangy crunch of pickled carrots, is there? Eat them as a relish, throw them on a cheese board, add them to sandwiches…or simply inhale them right out of the jar. These quick pickled carrots are beyond simple to make at home. You don’t need any special canning equipment or expertise. Just mix up a brine, cut the carrots, and throw them in a jar. In 24 hours, you’ve got pickles!
The only thing better than roasted carrots? Roasted carrots and onions! Yes, simply adding an onion to your tray of roasted carrots makes them even more fun to eat. Add part of a red and yellow onion, and you get a beautiful variation in color and texture. The onion gets tender with charred tips, with an unbelievably sweet flavor. It’s the perfect accent to carrot coins, seasoned with garlic and thyme.
Here’s one of the best juices you can add on the daily: carrot juice! It’s full of nutrients and it tastes fantastic. Instead of drinking soda, why not sip on this glowing orange beauty? This carrot juice recipe results in juice with a beautiful fresh flavor. It’s got natural sweetness from oranges and apples, and a little tang from lemon. Even better, you don’t even need a juicer to make it! Though you can use one if you have it.
Looking for pancakes that won’t leave you with a sugar crash? Try these Carrot Cake Pancakes! They're just sweet enough with a healthy spin. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup, they're tender and moist from the carrots, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Even better, top them with maple Greek yogurt and the sweet tang is magic. It’s like eating a piece of carrot cake…that’s suitable for breakfast.
Here’s a fresh, zingy drizzle for salads and bowl meals alike: Carrot Ginger Dressing! This vibrant sauce is packed with a punch of salty, savory, tangy, bright and sweet all at once. It incorporates Asian-inspired flavors like miso and rice vinegar, it’s got a twist: Mediterranean tahini brings in a creamy body to the dressing.
Here’s a cozy carrot recipe that’s like a bowlful of sunshine on a gray day: this simple carrot soup! Bold, bright flavor exudes from this orange puree, and it’s lusciously creamy with a hint of cream. It’s quick and simple to put together, with a short ingredient list: great as a first course for cozy dinner or a tasty lunch soup with a grilled cheese.
When it comes to side dishes, we’re always looking to mix things up. Here's the perfect idea: Roasted Broccoli and Carrots! The bright green florets border on savory-sweet, and mixed with the sweet orange carrot rounds, the contrast is just perfect. The variation of flavor, texture and shape is just enough to make these roasted vegetables seem like a new innovation. Use them as a healthy side dish or part of a grain bowl or main dish salad.
Here’s a tasty and healthy way to eat your veggies: steamed carrots! We know what you’re thinking. Steamed vegetables are mushy and flavorless. But cook them the right way, and they’re full of bright, fresh flavor! These steamed carrots are cooked until crisp tender, then topped with fresh herbs and a spritz of fresh lemon juice. Steaming uses less oil than sauteing, so it’s a great option for healthy eating.
If it's grilling season, you must try this grilled carrots recipe! Grilling baby carrots makes them tender and slightly charred. When they're done, toss them with lime juice, cilantro and a hint of cumin for a zesty flavor.
Want to start your day with carrot recipes? These carrot cake breakfast cookies are perfect for busy mornings. They’re hearty, tasty, and the texture is just right: pleasantly chewy, almost like a Cliff bar–but better! They’re also easily portable for traveling or breakfast on the go. Make a big batch and pull them out of the freezer when you’re running out the door!
Vitamin A / Beta Carotene: Carrots have 428% of your daily vitamin A in 1 cup! It’s present as beta-carotene, an antioxidant could help in cancer prevention. Your body converts beta carotene into Vitamin A.
Vitamins C, K and potassium: Carrots also are high in these vitamins.
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or other fresh herbs — we used a combination of thyme and chives)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into rounds (on the bias).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the carrots and cover. Cook for 4 minutes without stirring.
Remove the lid, stir, and add the ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Continue to saute uncovered 3 to 4 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh herbs and a few more pinches kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately.
Need more inspiration outside of these carrot recipes? We’ve got lots of it. Here are a few more resources for eating more vegetables:
20 Best Vegetables to Eat Today We’ve all heard, “Eat more vegetables.” But how to do it? Here are the healthiest vegetables to get into your diet, and recipes for how to eat them!
28 Day Vegetarian Meal Plan Here’s a month-long vegetarian meal plan with planning ideas and a meal planning calendar with food to cook.
Plant Based Diet for Beginners Everything you need to know about eating a plant based diet, including plant based protein ideas and recipes for every meal of the day!
Spring is officially here, and to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and longer days, we asked the Food52 team to share the recipes they can’t wait to make this spring. The results, of course, are varied. Some are drawn to easy, high-impact recipe…
Spring is officially here, and to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and longer days, we asked the Food52 team to share the recipes they can’t wait to make this spring. The results, of course, are varied. Some are drawn to easy, high-impact recipes that pack tons of flavor. Others are seeking involved projects that are ideal for weekends (homemade hotdogs, anyone?). But there’s one common thread between these dishes: They’d all fit in beautifully at your next picnic, whether you’re gathering with friends for a potluck in the park or packing your lunch for a beach day. Without further ado, here are eight recipes we can’t wait to make this spring.
Earlier this week, Stanley Tucci made pasta for breakfast—and the internet loved it. While Tucci and his baked farfalle don’t necessarily invoke culinary wonder, his pantry is aspirational.
A combination of resourceful storage hacks, intelligent kitch…
Earlier this week, Stanley Tucci made pasta for breakfast—and the internet loved it. While Tucci and his baked farfalle don’t necessarily invoke culinary wonder, his pantry is aspirational.
A combination of resourceful storage hacks, intelligent kitchen equipment, and tasteful design choices (are those granite countertops I see?) make Tucci’s pantry both aesthetically and structurally pleasing. Regardless of how far you can walk into your pantry (impossible for me), these techniques and gear will improve any kitchen situation.
If you’re familiar with my recipes—if not, welcome!—you probably know that I tend to focus on seasonal fare, with an emphasis on plant-based, locally grown ingredients (sometimes even from my own garden). With such an emphasis on produce, many of my …
If you’re familiar with my recipes—if not, welcome!—you probably know that I tend to focus on seasonal fare, with an emphasis on plant-based, locally grown ingredients (sometimes even from my own garden). With such an emphasis on produce, many of my recipes are perfect for the arrival of spring. Think: Asparagus and Fava Beans With Tonnato or Pickled Peaches With Burrata Toasts, a dish that’s ideal for firmer, earlier-in-the-season fruit.
With spring officially in swing, here are 11 of my favorite recipes for warmer-weather eating—each one of ‘em with a five-star rating from the Food52 community—complete with an invitation to add them to your own repertoire.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, starts on March 22 this year and continues until the evening of April 21. It’s a time of restraint and self-reflection for Muslims, and according to Dua Aldasouqi, a registered dietitian and nutritionis…
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, starts on March 22 this year and continues until the evening of April 21. It’s a time of restraint and self-reflection for Muslims, and according to Dua Aldasouqi, a registered dietitian and nutritionist who observes Ramadan, it’s a wonderful time to focus on everything you have, give thanks for your community, and bond with your loved ones.
“Muslims take a deep dive into their faith during this month,” says Aldasouqi. “Outside of fasting, which is an act of worship, we dedicate time to reading the Quran, charity, community, volunteering—anything that is for the good of the public.” Ramadan is also a period of fasting during which Muslims typically eat only two meals a day and abstain from drinking water from dawn until dusk. Iftar is the meal to break the fast at sundown, while suhoor is the pre-dawn meal before the fast begins.
Depending on who you ask, a spring gathering can mean many things. Maybe you’re hosting a big event, like Easter brunch or a Passover seder, for the first time and need to plan a full menu for a crowd. Perhaps a casual weekend picnic in the park is mor…
Depending on who you ask, a spring gathering can mean many things. Maybe you’re hosting a big event, like Easter brunch or a Passover seder, for the first time and need to plan a full menu for a crowd. Perhaps a casual weekend picnic in the park is more your speed, complete with lots of snacks, dips, and drinks. Regardless of the seasonal soirée you’re planning, our community of Resident experts—from baking pro Erin McDowell to expert chef Lucas Sin—has you covered. Here are some of our favorite warm-weather-ready recipes from our Residents that are just waiting for a spot on your next dinner table, paper plate, or picnic blanket.
The Secret Sauce with Dan Pelosi (aka GrossyPelosi) is all about discovering the key to beloved family recipes. It’s no surprise that his own recipes are an extension of those sensibilities, whether he’s whipping up a sponge cake inspired by the one his grandma made every summer, or his mom’s Portuguese rice flavored with sausage and aromatics.
Grocery prices are still at record highs, which means many of us are seeking more affordable alternatives to pick up essentials for the fridge and pantry. While the Dollar Tree may be best-known for party props, cleaning supplies, and inexpensive house…
Grocery prices are still at record highs, which means many of us are seeking more affordable alternatives to pick up essentials for the fridge and pantry. While the Dollar Tree may be best-known for party props, cleaning supplies, and inexpensive houseware, the store also carries a wide variety of the familiar food brands you can find in any Walmart, Kroger, or Publix. In fact, they even boast a range of specialty items to accommodate more specific cooking and baking needs—all priced competitively at the chain’s signature $1.25 per unit.
After a recent perusal of the shelves, we’ve rounded up 14 products we were pleasantly surprised to find. From gnocchi and tamarind soda to egg noodles and guava nectar, Dollar Tree is a one-stop shop for a good portion of your grocery list (the chain doesn’t sell fresh produce and many refrigerated items). Even better, these budget-friendly products are also conveniently available online for same-day delivery.