January 15, 2026 | Edible Paradise

Carrot Cake Jam

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This Carrot Cake Jam captures all the cozy flavors of a classic carrot cake — warm spices, sweet fruit, and tender carrots — in a spoonable, spreadable form. Crushed pineapple and ripe pears add natural sweetness and body, while cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg bring that unmistakable bakery warmth. It’s a charming preserve that feels right...

Cumin-Braised Carrots with Vinegar and Mint

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These cumin-braised carrots are a quietly flavorful side dish, combining warm spices, gentle heat, and a bright splash of vinegar. Simmered until tender with cumin, dried chiles, and olive oil, then finished with dried mint, the carrots take on a savory, slightly tangy character that feels both comforting and unexpected. It’s a simple preparation that...

Ginger–Mustard Pickled Carrots

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These crisp pickled carrots are bright, aromatic, and full of personality. Fresh ginger and garlic bring warmth and bite, while mustard and coriander seeds add subtle spice and depth. Quick to prepare and wonderfully refreshing, these refrigerator pickles are a lively way to preserve market-fresh carrots and add contrast to rich or savory dishes. Served...

Pickled Carrots

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These sweet-and-spiced pickled carrots are a longtime family favorite — the kind of simple recipe that quietly becomes a tradition. Gently blanched carrots soak overnight in a fragrant vinegar brine infused with mustard seed, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a pickle that’s crisp, lightly sweet, and warmly aromatic. They’re wonderful straight from the jar, served alongside...

Roasted Carrots with Lemon–Dijon Glaze

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Simple roasted carrots become something special with the addition of a bright, tangy lemon–Dijon glaze. Roasting brings out the carrots’ natural sweetness, while fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and dill add balance and freshness. This easy side dish feels equally at home on a weeknight table or as part of a festive spread —...

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Carrots — Familiar, Flavorful, and Full of Surprises

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From vibrant purples and sunny yellows to sweet reds and classic orange, carrots offer far more than meets the eye. Discover the flavors, health benefits, and simple ways to enjoy this farmers market favorite — roots, tops, and all. Carrots may be one of the most familiar vegetables in our kitchens, but they’re also wonderfully...

Letting Plants Take the Lead

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If your farmers market basket is filled first with vegetables—armfuls of greens, a few onions, maybe winter squash or ripe tomatoes—before you think about what else might go with them, you’re already practicing a way of eating that’s gaining quiet momentum. More and more people are stepping away from rigid food labels and embracing a...