Carrots are essential for a Christmas dinner, but simply steaming them in a pan can make them soggy and bland rather than a mouthwatering side dish. Kathryne Taylor, a cook and founder of Cookie ...

As explained in Mashed "Crowding the pan impedes air circulation, and the trapped steam can make the carrots soggy instead of achieving the desired roasted texture. But roasting isn't just about ...

Steam carrots for 1 minute. Cool and refresh in ice water. Drain.They should still be very crunchy and bright orange in color. 8. Cut prunes into halves. Place all ingredients for salad in a bowl or ...