{Nourish} Roasted Carrots with Honey and Basil
Considering the amazing response I received from the best ever Chocolate Cashew Butter Zucchini Muffins I posted last week, I considered changing the blog to an “all chocolate, all the time” deal! We can dream, right! And, while this recipe may be a far cry from ooey, gooey chocolate muffins, it is deliciously sweet. I have to laugh, I feel like my kitchen has become my own personal episode of top chef each week as I am determined to cook every damn thing in my CSA share. Maybe that should be a reality TV show–cook away your CSA. I know I am not the first to feel inspired yet challenged by this task. Yes, there are still a few zucchini hanging out in the fridge but that feels more manageable now. The carrots on the other hand, sheesh. I have been holding off cooking them as they have a bit more staying power then all of a sudden I realized there were three bunches piled up, begging to be eaten. Behold, Roasted Carrots with Honey and Basil. Continue reading “{Nourish} Roasted Carrots with Honey and Basil”
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