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Carrots and fennel braised with orange zest and honey

Carrots and fennel braised with orange zest and honey

Sweet sauces

I pair my homegrown carrots with fennel for a soft contrast to their crunch, adding fennel seeds to brighten the flavors of the dish. Then I add orange zest, orange juice, and honey to accentuate the marvelous carrot-y essence. I braise the duo to gently allow the flavors to meld, then finish the dish by glazing the vegetables with the reduced pan juices and lightly pan-roasting them to caramelize the sugars.