How to Make a Carrot Flower

Why not make that next big dinner you planned even more fabulous with a vegetable flower centerpiece? Imagine a plate of flowers made from root vegetables. Read on to learn how to make a carrot flower.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vegetable peeler
• Paring knife
• Carrot

1. 
   Peeling the carrot

   Peel the outer layer of the carrots skin. Cut the carrot up into 1-inch long cylinders.

2. 
   Cutting the carrot

   Make two cuts across one end of the carrot forming an X. DO not cut all the way down the carrot piece.

3. 
   Carve carefully.

   Carve away each section until it resembles a flower petal. Cut away the middle.

4. 
   Pretty carrot flower

   Boil the carrot flowers in salted water until they are are slightly soft.
   Remove the carrot flowers from the boiling water and immerse them in ice water. They can be prepared up to a day ahead of time.