{"id":124,"date":"2015-02-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-02-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrotseverywhere.com\/?p=124"},"modified":"2015-02-15T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-02-15T12:00:00","slug":"happy-valentines-day-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carrotseverywhere.com\/?p=124","title":{"rendered":"Happy Valentine’s Day 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

The wind was howling in the country this year, and there was a layer of snow on the ground. But it was warm an cozy inside.
\n\"Carrot<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Carrots in Paradise Cocktail<\/strong>. We found straight carrot juice to be a bit boring, so W made it easier with Dole’s Paradise Blend<\/a>: Carrot, apple, pineapple, grape and passion fruit all together. The ginger gives it a punch. Carrot stick garnish is a must.<\/p>\n

Carrots in Paradise Cocktail
\nAmount\u00a0 Measure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ingredient — Preparation Method
\n——–\u00a0 ————\u00a0 ——————————–
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ounce\u00a0 vodka
\n4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ounces\u00a0 Dole Paradise Blend
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 whole\u00a0 lime wheel — garnish
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 whole\u00a0 baby carrot stick — garnish
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 teaspoon\u00a0 ginger — grated, fresh<\/p>\n

Add juice and vodka. Shake well for approximately 10 seconds then pour over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel and carrot stick.<\/p>\n

\"Carrot<\/a><\/p>\n

Carrot Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce<\/strong>. Inspired by Spicy Peanut, Carrot and Snap Pea Wraps<\/a> on My Recipes. Cute carrot dip dish is from the Kensington Thrift Shop.<\/p>\n

Carrot Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
\nServing Size\u00a0 : 4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preparation Time :0:00
\nAmount\u00a0 Measure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ingredient — Preparation Method
\n——–\u00a0 ————\u00a0 ——————————–
\nSAUCE
\n1\/3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cup\u00a0 peanut butter — crunchy
\n2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tablespoons\u00a0 soy sauce
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tablespoon\u00a0 chili paste — red curry paste
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 whole\u00a0 lime juice
\nRolls
\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cup\u00a0 carrots — julienned
\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cup\u00a0 sugar snap peas — trimmed
\n8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 whole\u00a0 rice papers — small, round<\/p>\n

Make the sauce; you can do ahead.<\/p>\n

Wet the rice papers in a pie plate for 20-30 seconds before rolling.<\/p>\n

Add carrots and peas to paper; roll.<\/p>\n

Place in a dish; cover with a wet paper towel and saran wrap if you want to eat later.<\/p>\n

\"Carrot<\/a><\/p>\n

Crunchy Asian Carrot ColeSlaw<\/strong>. Of course, W thought this would have been better with Bacon. Many recipes use two packages of noodles, but one worked fine with this amount. He had it at the family Thanksgiving dinner 2014, and he just knew it would be better with more carrots. Great leftover.<\/p>\n

Crunchy Asian Carrot ColeSlaw Salad
\nServing Size\u00a0 : 8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preparation Time :0:00
\nAmount\u00a0 Measure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ingredient — Preparation Method
\n——–\u00a0 ————\u00a0 ——————————–
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 package\u00a0 ramen — 2.8 size
\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cup\u00a0 almonds — slivered
\n1\/3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cup\u00a0 sunflower seeds
\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 head\u00a0 cabbage — shredded; 4 cups
\n2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 medium\u00a0 carrots — shredded; 1.5 cups
\nDRESSING
\n1\/4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cup\u00a0 cider vinegar
\n2\/3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cup\u00a0 canola oil
\n1\/2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 package\u00a0 ramen seasoning
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 teaspoon\u00a0 Dijon mustard<\/p>\n

Prepare the salad dressing. Combine cabbage, carrots, seeds and\u00a0 nuts in a large bowl. Mix well and serve cold. Good if you can let it marinate for awhile.<\/p>\n

\"Carrot<\/a><\/p>\n

Macaroni and Cheese with Carrots.<\/strong> New dish adopted from Food & Wine<\/a>. It was vegetarian, but W added Italian sausage \/ ground pork to make it a meatier main dish. I think he also added some extra cheese — in honor of his cheesy roots.<\/p>\n

Carrot Macaroni and Cheese
\nRecipe By\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 : Jeremy Fox, Food & Wine
\nServing Size\u00a0 : 6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preparation Time :0:30
\nAmount\u00a0 Measure\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ingredient — Preparation Method
\n——–\u00a0 ————\u00a0 ——————————–
\n3\/4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 pound\u00a0 carrots — peeled and thinly sliced
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 whole\u00a0 orange — juice and zest
\nsalt — for water
\n9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ounces\u00a0 penne pasta — 3 cups
\n3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ounces\u00a0 sharp cheddar cheese — shredded; 1.5 cups
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cup\u00a0 sausage — ground; browned<\/p>\n

In a medium saucepan, combine the carrots with the zest and juice and 1\/4 cup of water. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until the carrots are very soft, about 30 minutes. Discard the zest. Transfer the carrots and any liquid to a blender and puree until very smooth. (You can do this ahead.)<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.<\/p>\n

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0.<\/p>\n

Return the pasta to the pot. Add the reserved water and the carrot puree and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the pasta is coated with a thickened sauce, about 5 minutes. Stir in three-fourths of the cheese and cook, stirring, until very creamy, 2 to 3 minutes longer.<\/p>\n

Transfer the pasta to a medium baking dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.<\/p>\n

\"Carrot<\/a><\/p>\n

Carrot Pudding<\/strong><\/a>. This has been the traditional dessert since 2008, but this year there was a twist: A dollop of ricotta cheese to garnish. Good as ever. Great leftover — even for breakfast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The wind was howling in the country this year, and there was a layer of snow on the ground. But it was warm an cozy inside.   Carrots in Paradise Cocktail. We found straight carrot juice to be a bit boring, so W made it easier with Dole’s Paradise Blend: Carrot, apple, pineapple, grape and … <\/p>\n

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