Pickled Carrots

A quick way to perk up any sandwich. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots

Sweet and warming, and not mushy. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

cream of carrot soup (By tomkeith )

Roasted Baby Carrots with Marmalade

Orange marmalade and sweet baby carrots herald spring. (By Kate Ramos)

Creamy Carrot Casserole

With browned breadcrumbs for crunch. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Cabbage and Carrot Herbed Slaw

No mayo, just tons of flavor. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Herbed Peas and Carrots

This classic side dish is so easy, there’s no reason not to make it yourself. And done right, it’s got loads more flavor than the prepackaged version from the store. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Curried Carrot Soup

Curry and coconut add an exotic twist to an everyday veggie. (By Ray Lee)

Mushroom and Carrot Bulgur

A humble grain in an easy preparation offers more taste and texture than the usual side dish. (By Amy Wisniewski)

The carrots in this recipe are mashed, not mushed, so don’t worry— the texture is a far cry from baby food. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Dressed with mustard and herbs. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

(By Terence Janericco)

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger. (By Kate Ramos)

Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders

They’ll make your next tail party! (By Kate Ramos)

An innovative approach to seared scallops. (By Bill Granger)