Food

Peas and Carrots

November 17, 2011

Bright green peas and warm orange carrots look beautiful on any table. Here are our favorite preparations for each — from classic to unexpected.

See the RecipeJames Baigrie

Grated Carrot Salad
This is a French bistro classic--simple to prepare, and perfect as a light side dish. See the recipe for Grated Carrot Salad » Back to Elegant Passover Recipes »Ben Fink

Dishes such as this one belong to the category of Greek cookery known as latherá, which, loosely translated, means "oil-based stews." The liberal use of olive oil produces a surprisingly light and sweet side dish. **See the recipe for Peas Braised with Dill and Onions »**Melanie Acevedo

See the RecipeAnita Calero

See the RecipeAnita Calero

Peas and Lettuce — Leaves of baby bibb lettuce become nests for single servings of barely cooked fresh green peas, making for a light and simple side dish.Anita Calero

See the RecipeChristopher Hirsheimer

We whipped up this tasty dish during a trip to Venice using fresh ingredients we found at the local markets. Substitute Venetian scampi with good-quality baby shrimp. See the recipe for Fusilli with Scampi, Cranberry Beans, and Peas »Christopher Hirsheimer

Use carrots with tops attached for this dish--it makes for a hearty presentation, giving the impression they were just picked from the garden that morning. See the recipe for Glazed Carrots »Ben Fink

We adapted this recipe from The Minimalist Cooks Dinner by Mark Bittman. If you can't find the short, twisted "twin" pasta called gemelli, use penne instead. See the recipe for Pasta with Carrots, Risotto-Style »Ben Fink

Maple-Glazed Carrots — Braising carrots slowly in butter, rather than steaming or boiling them, brings out their natural sweetness. Maple syrup adds a delicate glaze and a rich flavor.Laura Sant

Like many Northern Indian recipes, keema matar calls for a technique known as tarka: that is, frying whole spices and aromatics—such as coriander, cumin, and dried chiles—in clarified butter, or ghee, to enhance their flavor. **See the recipe for Ground Lamb and Peas in Yogurt »**André Baranowski

This intense soup from the French Laundry seems to capture the very essence of fresh carrots. ** See the recipe for Chilled Carrot Soup with Fines Herbes Mousse »**Christopher Hirsheimer

See the RecipeAriana Lindquist

Sweet Peas with Prosciutto (Piselli al Prosciutto) — In this classic Roman dish, sweet peas are braised until tender and sautéed with salty prosciutto.Todd Coleman

Classic Carrot Cake — This version of the cake is a potluck and bake sale favorite; the addition of crushed pineapple helps to keep it sweet and moist.Todd Coleman

Javanese Cucumber and Carrot Pickle (Acar Timun) — This relish is an easy-to-make version of Indonesian pickle.Todd Coleman

Fresh Peas With Lettuce and Green Garlic — This side dish from Andrea Reusing's Cooking in the Moment: A Year of Seasonal Recipes (Clarkson Potter, 2011) is the essence of summer: emerald green vegetables cooked together briefly, until their flavors just meld.Todd Coleman

This recipe is excerpted from My Father's Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family & Togetherness by Gwyneth Paltrow. See the recipe for Cold Pea and Basil Soup »Gabriella Gershenson

Indian-Style Carrots With Mustard Seeds (Carrot Kari) — These carrots are stewed long enough to concentrate their sweetness; mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chiles provide warm and earthy notes.Todd Coleman

Peas with Orange and Mint — Fresh orange juice and plenty of mint enliven ordinary frozen peas.Todd Coleman

Honey makes for a more flavorful glaze for carrots than sugar does. In this dish, orange zest keeps the sweetness from becoming cloying. See the recipe for Orange and Honey-Glazed Carrots »Todd Coleman

Carrot Rice Pudding — Shredded carrots turn soft and sweet in this cardamom-spiced rice pudding.Anna Stockwell

Sautéed Cod with Pea Cream — Buttery cod is accented with a creamy pea puree and crushed mustard seeds in this light, bright dish.Todd Coleman

Sweet Pea Gnocchi — These airy potato pillows get an infusion of color and flavor from sweet peas and fresh mint before being coated in a lemon and herb cream sauce.Anna Stockwell

Cilantro-Mint Chutney — This bright, tangy chutney is a great complement to samosas or curry.Todd Coleman

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