I didn't think my family would like these carrots, but...

For the past 5 years or so, my contribution to Thanksgiving has consisted of at least two vegetable sides that are not often at my family’s table. Brussels have become a favorite and this year I chose to add roasted carrots to my family’s Thanksgiving table.  I, of course, use carrots for my mirepoix.  Boiled carrots are not my fave and I’ve never thought to have them included as a part of my dinner.  About a month ago, I purchased a bunch of carrots from the Charlotte Regional Farmer’s Market www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/charlotte/.  I purchased them without knowing what I’d do with them.  Once home, I scrubbed them and removed the tops.  Side note: Keep the tops, y’all. You can freeze them and use them to create your very own veggie or chicken stock.  I elected to half the carrots and roast them. My first batch turned out well, so I decided to make them again for Thanksgiving. Here’s what I did: ​

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