How to Cook Carrots Perfectly

They're great raw, too!

Carrots are good for you and delicious. I'm going to tell you how to make some delicious cooked carrots that will knock the socks off your dinner guests or your family. Even kids will eat them! Does this Spark an idea?

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sugar or splenda
carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
dillweed
olive oil

Instructions

- 1
  
  Get out a medium frying pan and simmer some olive oil in it at a medium temperature.
- 2
  
  Place peeled, washed, carrot chunks into the pan and add your dill weed and 2 to 3 tbsps of sugar or splenda ( or whatever sweetener you prefer ) to them as you swirl them around in the oil.
- 3
  
  Simmer carrots in spices, sugar, and oil until a fork easily pierces through them or till the carrots have reached their desired tenderness. They are smelling great by now and you're family is probably complimenting already!
- 4
  
  Now let them cool off to edible temperature if you can wait that long!
- 5
  
  Eat them and listen to all the compliments you get on your carrots.

Tips & Warnings

Keep adding oil as needed so the carrots are in a little bit of oil at all times.
Feel free to substitute other spices suiting your personal taste.
Make sure you dont undercook your carrots.
Don't add to much sugar 1-3 tbsp will be more than enough. Judge by your taste. You can always add more later.

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Razz Wirefly Feb 24, 2009
I will try it I just bought a 10 lbs sack at Costco. Thanks

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