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March 28, 2008
Carrottes a la Melinda
a.k.a. Melinda's Carrots, a.k.a. Carrie's Carrots, borrowed from her friend Melinda :)
Melinda first shared this recipe with me when we were all living in Cairo and she joined us for Thanksgiving. This was the way her mum used to prepare carrots in Belgium. I've served it to loads of friends and family and always with rave reviews.
3 pounds of carrots, sliced like pennies
1 stick of butter - melted slowly over low heat
1 medium onion, diced fine and sauteed in the above butter
3-4 hefty sprigs of fresh thyme
Add the carrots and the thyme to the sauteed onion. Cover and simmer until soft, al dente. Add two tablespoons white sugar and a generous pinch of salt and continue simmering a few more minutes.
Remove the vegetables and reduce the butter sauce, adding a bit of cornstarch if desired. Serve as a gravy alongside the carrots.
your host for this episode : carrie; March 28, 2008 10:43 PM