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moroccan spiced carrots

now, most of you won't understand this. but if you are like me and live near/work in a beach town, you will very much relate to what i'm about to say. there is no greater glory than the day after labor day. i drove down to the gym i teach at, which happens to be along the water, and for the first time in MONTHS there was no traffic. 

we have entered those glorious months in a sunny beach town where it is still warm but everyone from out of town has gone home and life can now be properly enjoyed. 

basically, the point of my story is that labor day has come and gone and the unofficial start of fall has commenced. facebook and instagram have already shown me people setting out their autumn decor and indulging in some sort of pumpkin spiced something. and even the weather is playing along today with a heavy marine layer and nice cool temps. the cool temps necessary to turn on your oven and roast something. 

this carrot dish is wonderful on a table as a stunning side dish or good enough to eat as a little meal of it's own. i have seen an influx of heirloom carrots my local stores and they make any carrot dish a little more dynamic in flavor and much prettier in looks. 

moroccan spiced carrots

prep time: 10 minutes

cook time: 30 minutes

total time: 40 minutes

ingredients: 1 lb heirloom carrots, peeled and halved (if they are extra long you can slice the carrot in half and then slice it down the middle). 2 tbs coconut oil. 2 tbs fresh orange juice. 1 tbs honey. 1 tsp cumin. 1 tsp ginger. 1 tsp cinnamon. 1 tsp kosher salt. .5 tsp pepper. .5 tsp garlic powder. .5 tsp fresh ground pepper. .25 tsp cayenne pepper. 1 tsp fresh minced parsley. 1 tsp fresh minced mint. mint sprigs for garnish. baking sheet. parchment paper. 

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start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees f. line your baking sheet with parchment.in a small bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, all the dry spices, the honey, oil and orange juice to make a marinade for the carrots.

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toss the carrots and marinade together on the baking sheet so the carrots are all lightly coated. roast the carrots in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring them about halfway through so they cook evenly.

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when the carrots have roasted, remove them from the oven and while they are nice and hot, pour them into a serving bowl or onto a platter.

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sprinkle with your fresh herbs.

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serve hot and enjoy. 

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xo, a

moroccan spiced carrots

prep time: 10 minutes

cook time: 30 minutes

total time: 40 minutes

ingredients: 1 lb heirloom carrots, peeled and halved (if they are extra long you can slice the carrot in half and then slice it down the middle). 2 tbs coconut oil. 2 tbs fresh orange juice. 1 tbs honey. 1 tsp cumin. 1 tsp ginger. 1 tsp cinnamon. 1 tsp kosher salt. .5 tsp pepper. .5 tsp garlic powder. .5 tsp fresh ground pepper. .25 tsp cayenne pepper. 1 tsp fresh minced parsley. 1 tsp fresh minced mint. mint sprigs for garnish. baking sheet. parchment paper. 

start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees f. line your baking sheet with parchment. in a small bowl, whisk together the salt, pepper, all the dry spices, the honey, oil and orange juice to make a marinade for the carrots. toss the carrots and marinade together on the baking sheet so the carrots are all lightly coated. roast the carrots in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring them about halfway through so they cook evenly. when the carrots have roasted, remove them from the oven and while they are nice and hot, pour them into a serving bowl or onto a platter. sprinkle with your fresh herbs. serve hot and enjoy. 

bbq’d berry shortcake

our "grilling days" are numbered my friends. 

we are mere moments away from labor day and i feel like i'm trying to soak up every last second of summer. and grilling is one of my favorite summer activities. 

i LOVE barbecuing fruit. something magical happens to fruit when the heat and the smoke hit it. and berries are no exception. try this QUICK and super EASY crowd pleasing end of summer dessert. i know the idea of grilling cake may seem weird, but you are just going to have to trust me on this one. it is epic. 

bbq'd berry shortcake

serves: 5-6

prep time: 20 minutes

cook time: 5 minutes

total time: 25 minutes

ingredients: 20 1-inch cubes of angel food cake (store bought is great, it is firm enough to hold up to the grill), 10 strawberries, greens removed (hulled). 10 large blackberries. 10 mint leaves, thinly sliced. 2 cups whipped cream. .25 cup chopped roasted & salted almonds. 2 tbs vegetable oil. 10 skewers (smaller, around 6-8 inches). 

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start by soaking your skewers fully in water. you will want to soak them for 15-20 minutes so they don't burn up on the grill. while the skewers are soaking, preheat your grill to a medium heat. after the skewers have soaked, skewer one strawberry, then a cube of cake, a blackberry and the final cube of cake. repeat with all the skewers.

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when your grill is hot, use a paper towel to brush the grill with the oil so the fruit and bread won't stick to the grill.

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place your skewers on the grill and cook for 2 minutes each side. when the bread is lightly toasted and the fruit is nice and hot, remove the skewers to a platter. now you have a choice. if you are eating in a more buffet type scenario, serve the skewers as is with the whipped cream, mint and almonds as available garnish for people.

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but if you are in a more sit down dinner environment, remove the fruit and cake from two skewers into each bowl.

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top each bowl with some mint, a few dollops of whipped cream and finally the almonds.

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serve warm and enjoy. 

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xo, a

bbq'd berry shortcake

serves: 5-6

prep time: 20 minutes

cook time: 5 minutes

total time: 25 minutes

ingredients: 20 1-inch cubes of angel food cake (store bought is great, it is firm enough to hold up to the grill). 10 strawberries, greens removed (hulled). 10 large blackberries. 10 mint leaves, thinly sliced. 2 cups whipped cream. .25 cup chopped roasted & salted almonds. 2 tbs vegetable oil. 10 skewers (smaller, around 6-8 inches). 

start by soaking your skewers fully in water. you will want to soak them for 15-20 minutes so they don't burn up on the grill. while the skewers are soaking, preheat your grill to a medium heat. after the skewers have soaked, skewer one strawberry, then a cube of cake, a blackberry and the final cube of cake. repeat with all the skewers. when your grill is hot, use a paper towel to brush the grill with the oil so the fruit and bread won't stick to the grill. place your skewers on the grill and cook for 2 minutes each side. when the bread is lightly toasted and the fruit is nice and hot, remove the skewers to a platter. now you have a choice. if you are eating in a more buffet type scenario, serve the skewers as is with the whipped cream, mint and almonds as available garnish for people. but if you are in a more sit down dinner environment, remove the fruit and cake from two skewers into each bowl. top each bowl with some mint, a few dollops of whipped cream and finally the almonds. serve warm and enjoy.