Maple Glazed Garlic Roasted Carrots

 

  

    

Serving: 4

Ingredients

2 bunches of raw Dutch Carrots

2 tablespoons of pure Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of crushed garlic
Parmesan cheese to taste

Directions
1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Thoroughly wash carrots. Trim the top and set them aside.
3. In a small mixing bowl, add the maple syrup, olive oil and crushed garlic. Mix well.
4. Place the carrots in a baking pan and pour the syrup mixture. Lightly toss.
5. Place the carrots in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven. Flip the carrots and place back in the oven for 15 minutes.
6. Plate carrots. Garnish with finely chopped carrot greens and add parmesan to taste.

How Far We've Come...

We know you've missed us! It's been a while since we've posted recipes, but we will be back this month with new easy recipes. We started this food blog in 2012, and it's crazy how far we've come. From food styling to food photography, we are thrilled with the positive feedback we've receive over the years. To take a look back, below are UPDATED photos of our FIRST recipe.

~Cookie Dough Cupcakes~

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups of flour

2 sticks of margarine

2 1/4 cups of sugar

4 eggs

1 cup of 2% milk

1 1/2 tablespoons of vanilla

12 pieces of pre cut cookie dough

Direction:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

2. Cream 2 sticks of margarine and mix in 2 1/4 cups of sugar until fluffy. 

3. Add 4 eggs (one at a time), constantly beating the batter.

4. Add 1 cup of milk and vanilla. 

5. Add the flour to the mixture. 

6. Evenly spread the batter into the cupcake holders. 

7. Place a piece of cookie dough in the center of each cupcake. 

8. Bake for 30 minutes. 

9. Cool for 25 minutes before serving. 

Mexican Corn Salad

Serving: 6

Ingredients

4 cups of corn

3 tablespoons of mayonnaise 

2 tablespoons of lime juice

1/4 cup of cilantro

1 teaspoon of chili powder

3 tablespoons of olive oil

1/2 cup of chopped red onion

Directions

1. Place corn in a large frying pan. Coat with olive oil and season with chili powder. Sauté on a medium-high heat. 

2. Remove corn from the frying pan, once it begins to brown and place in a large bowl.

3. Add chopped red onion, mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well. 

~This dish can be served hot or cold~