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47 carrot recipes for roasting, baking and easy everyday meals

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From carrot and coriander soup, to classic carrot cake, these easy carrot recipes shine the spotlight on this vibrant veg

Want to know how to use up carrots? Try our best carrot recipes to make the most of this budget-friendly veg.

You may have noticed root veg tastes sweeter in the winter months – that's because of the starch. During the growing season carrots – as well as veg such as turnips, parsnips and swedes – store up energy in the form of starches, and as the temperature drops, it converts into sugars.

Growing your own carrots is simple, so use up a glut with our favourite carrot cake recipes (including a vegan carrot cake), along with easy guides to making the perfect roasted carrots and glazed carrots. Want expert advice for growing your own crop? Learn how to grow your own carrots from our friends at Gardeners’ World.

For more seasonal veg-based dishes, check out our potato recipes, parsnip recipes, celery recipes and leek recipes.

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