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Roasted Carrots

  • Carrots
  • Place in roasting pan and drizzle the olive oil over the carrots.  If using the maple syrup, drizzle to your liking.
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Maple Syrup (Optional)

Instructions:

  1. Skin the carrots and cut off the stalk. Cut the
  2.  carrots into about one or two-inch pieces and then slice them in half.
  3. Put the carrots on a roastin
  4. Salt & pepper to your taste.
  5. Bake uncovered at 425 for 20-25 minutes, or until browning around the sides.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool, and enjoy! 

Grilled Street Corn 

Foil Packets

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups corn (canned or fresh, drained if canned)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese
  • ½ tsp chili powder or paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional: lime juice, cilantro

Instructions:

  • Drain corn if using canned.
  • Place corn in foil and mix in mayo, cheese, and seasoning.
  • Wrap tightly in foil.
  • Grill on medium heat for 10–15 minutes, turning once.
  • Carefully open, stir, and serve.
  • Tip: Add a squeeze of lime for extra flavor!
  1.  

BBQ Chicken and Veggie Foil Packet

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb chicken (or 2 cans chicken, drained)
  • 2 cups potatoes (fresh chopped or canned)
  • 1–2 cups mixed vegetables
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp oil or butter
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions:

  • Chop vegetables (or drain canned).
  • Toss with oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken and coat everything with BBQ sauce.
  • Wrap in foil packets.
  • Grill on medium heat for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.

Tip: Cut ingredients small so they cook evenly!

Carrot Cake Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple,
    drained
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, divided
    (Optional)

Creme Cheese Frosting

  1. Instructions:
    Slowly add and mix all the ingredients
    (except the frosting) until a 
    dough is formed.
  2. On a greased cookie sheet, put
    spoonfuls of dough two inches apart
  3. Preheat oven to 350.
  4. Bake for 14-16
    minutes.
  5. Remove from oven, let cool for a few
    minutes.
  6. Top with frosting if adding
    frosting. Enjoy!

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