North American

Carrots might not be the first vegetable that comes to mind as a good fit for the grill, but trust me on this one.The pairing of smoke with the root vegetables natural sweetness and the audition of maple syrup and dill may just become a new classic American side dish-at least it will at my barbecues.

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch carrots, green tops trimmed to about ½ inch
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup maple syrup
3 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Directions

Heat your Grill to high for direct grilling.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the carrots, and cook until a paring knife inserted into the center of a carrot meets with slight resistance, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well again and pat dry with paper towels.

Melt the butter in a small saucepan, add the maple syrup, and stir until combined. Brush the carrots with some of the glaze and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on all sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove the carrots to a platter, brush the tops with more of the glaze, and sprinkle with the chopped fresh dill.

May 30, 2017

Grilled New Carrots with Maple and Dill

Carrots might not be the first vegetable that comes to mind as a good fit for the grill, but trust me on this one.The pairing of smoke with the root vegetables natural sweetness and the audition of maple syrup and dill may just become a new classic American side dish-at least it will at my barbecues.
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Iron Chef Battle Snack: Avocado, Tuna, and Tomatoes

When I was invited to Kitchen Stadium to compete on Iron Chef America, I had no idea my favourite snack food would be the secret ingredient. So naturally, when avocados were revealed and the battle began, I made my favourite snack, the same way I always make it at home but jazzed up with some creative flourishes. It's lightning fast and very flavorful, perfect when the clock is ticking and your judges are ready to taste.