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Just before you get into real carrot season in summer, you'll be able to find true baby carrots - not the overly-moist ones you see in little bags the rest of the year which are simply adults which have been cut down to size. The freshest carrots will have healthy-looking tops or, if you don't see the tops, just avoid any that look limp or tired. Farmer's markets are also great places to look for different colors of this super-sweet root vegetable from golden to a dark purple. Because of their natural sweetness and crispy texture, carrots can be added to lots of dishes raw for color and crunch or steamed, stir-fried, pickled, made into soups or purees, juiced, or added to your favorite carrot cake recipe.
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Recipes to try:
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Signature Homemade Carrot Cake
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Pickled Carrot, Fennel, and Radish Relish
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Chino Carrot and Ginger Soup
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