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Roasted Rainbow Carrots

Posted on by January 22, 2015

These Roasted Rainbow Carrots make up a dish that is simple stupid perfect, and sometimes, that’s exactly what ends up stealing the show. The gorgeous colors make them stand out as special and unique, the fresh herbs add, but don’t mask the delicate sweetness of the carrots, and the salt and oil make them robust and satisfying. On the day of my croquet party, this was the dish that all of the guests ensured would be posted on Dirty Laundry Kitchen. When they found out that not only would they be posted, but that it’s incredibly easy to make they were thrilled. I also love them. These Roasted Rainbow Carrots are so good that I make them by the pan full and keep them around all year long, for snacks, dinner, you name it. They also inspired one of the courses on my 2014 Thanksgiving dinner, so I know for a fact they make a great meal when served with a little yogurt over barley, farro, or bulgar wheat. This is definitely a recipe to have up your sleeve. Roasted Rainbow Carrots. Simple Stupid Perfect. … Continue reading →

Spicy Polenta Tarts with Okra and Sweet Corn

Posted on by January 23, 2015

These Spicy Polenta Tarts with Okra and Sweet Corn were inspired by a recipe I saw online. It’s funny how some of these pinterest recipes work (p.s. Are you following me on pinterest? You should be), you keep tracing them back and tracing them back to their original incarnation, only to find that they were inspired by another earlier recipe, and now mine is part of the chain. Often, (for me anyway) pinterest recipes are filed away, never to be thought of again. But these Spicy Polenta Tarts with Okra and Sweet Corn were so appealing, and I’d been looking for something unexpected, but Southern inspired, so they made it to the top of my “try it out” list (I’m so glad they did). Not only were they beautiful, but they featured a new okra application that was a fun surprise for guests and as a side the tarts were a welcome departure from the traditional mashed potatoes and biscuits. Since I served my fried chicken on the good linens with the new French wine glasses, fresh peonies, and a gorgeous Summery rosé wine, a more elegant side was in order. My Updated Southern Supper proved the perfect occasion for … Continue reading →