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Glazed Carrots Are Glorious

Psst! Want to know how to get your kids — or yourself — to eat carrots?

Glaze ’em.

Glazing is a process that will turn the humble orange root into a side dish that will have you and your friends and family gobbling carrots like rabbits.

The technique can be done in a single pan, and it only takes about 10 minutes. The results are carrots bathed in a sweet glaze of liquid that might just make this side the star of the meal.

You can make this recipe a family affair by having the kids or your spouse peel the skins off the carrots, and as a bonus, you’ll even learn how to make a reduction sauce in the process. I’ve only got one word to describe the whole thing: Sweet

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What Is Mirepoix? It’s Culinary Magic

Carrots, celery, and onions. Three simple ingredients. On their own, each is a well-respected aromatic vegetable. Combined, they become a culinary super power. And that hero is called mirepoix.

It’s hard to understate the importance of mirepoix. Proper cooking of and use of mirepoix is one of the first things you learn in culinary school. I fondly remember being astounded at the transformation of this trio when cooked, and the flavor and texture they provide.

Whether you use mirepoix in a sauce, stock, or even your next pilaf, I’m sure you’ll also be impressed with the depth and complexity that happens to a recipe when you simply saute or sweat carrots, onions, and celery. Below is my tutorial on how to cook mirepoix.