About Burnt Carrots

A cooking blog by a decidedly unprofessional chef. I'm on a journey to master cooking and some day visit the farmer's market without the crutch of a shopping list.
Artichoke
Braised Artichokes with a Butter Lemon Sauce

Braised Artichokes with a Butter Lemon Sauce

I’ve always been scared of artichokes.  They remind me of poison berries, inviting you in with their beauty only to strike after it’s too late. (Well, maybe this is a little dramatic, but life seems more barbaric when reading the Hunger Games). As a child I simply wouldn’t eat them based on appearance alone.  Although...
Paloise Salad – Asparagus, Artichoke and Celery

Paloise Salad – Asparagus, Artichoke and Celery

You know the kind of cravings that grab hold of you and just won’t let go? Usually it’s some basic necessity calling (like chocolate, or ice cream… or French fries). I’ve had one of these cravings for the past few days, and the usual suspects aren’t working their magic. I probably made at least 20...
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