California Veggie Sandwiches

What truly brings this sandwich together is the pickled vegetables. Just a simple combination of chopped vegetables, vinegar, sugar and a little seasoning that marinates together in your fridge until ready to eat. No cooking, no canning – just vegetables submerged in a simple mixture that takes your sandwich to the next level. The combination…

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Spring Salad with Asparagus, Cucumber, and Peas

We wanted to make a salad that both took advantage of fresh produce but also incorporated interesting textures and bright flavors. We love the peppery radishes, the cool spiralized cucumbers and the ribbons of asparagus that pair perfectly with feta & parmesan cheese. Use your favorite dressing (just about anything will work!) or use the…

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Baked Brie with Pistachios, Almonds, and Apricot Jam

Baked Brie is probably one of the easiest appetizers out there, but always makes a great impression. Brie pairs well with sweet toppings – such as honey and jams. We used apricot jam and paired it with pistachios and almonds. Serve the cheese along side some apple or pear slices as well, they balance each…

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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers

We love the bright notes of lemon, green onions (aka scallions) and garlic that make frozen shrimp from the supermarket seem like a meal on a bright spring or summer day, no matter the time of year. Bake or grill them, they taste fantastic – especially with a side of garlic herb crema. Perfect lazy…

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Savory Crepes with Eggs and Bacon

French food just gives off an air of sophistication, even when it’s something as simple to put together as this savory crêpe, filled with eggs, bacon, cheese and scallions. We love that this recipe is easily customizable – mix up the cheese with parmesan or gruyere (or whatever you have on hand!), or add sausage…

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Asparagus and Parmesan Tart

Using frozen puff pastry from the grocery store is THE way to get great pastries with very little effort. In this recipe we layered dijon mustard, parmesan & mozzarella cheeses and blanched asparagus on top of puff pastry dough and baked for 15 minutes to get a shatteringly flaky, cheesy Spring tart perfect for any…

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Leftover Ham & Cheddar Scones

One of our favorite ways to use holiday leftovers is in these savory ham & cheddar scones. They go together quickly and are a delicious twist on classic breakfast tastes. You can easily swap out cooked bacon if you don’t have ham available. Want to take it to the next level? Blend together softened butter…

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Cabbage, Corned-Beef, and Potatoes—What Could Go Wrong?

“Why?” “Dear God, why do they use so much mayonnaise?”  Eyebrows raised, the staff at The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co. had plenty of questions to ask while reading through some of the 1960s & 1970s cookbooks left behind in The Carrot Seed’s cookbook exchange basket. But I was fixated. I flipped page after page wondering…

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Sweet Treats For Your Sweetheart

Indulge your sweetheart or your sweet-self with delicious desserts this Valentine’s Day. With our mega sweet tooth, we will find any excuse to bake a sweet treat at The Carrot Seed Kitchen but heart-shaped silicone molds and soufflé ramekins definitely give us an extra incentive. Adorable and tasty? Sign us up! Check out this list…

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Skillet Nachos

As we all settle in on the couch for the big game day, we’ve got one question for ya: Are your snacks touchdown worthy?! Because hey, if you’re going to be watching the game at home, you might as well do it surrounded by delicious food. This recipe is one of our favorites. It’s foolproof…

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