The orange (but not always) root vegetable is everywhere as a supporting player — crudite platters, mirepoix, pot roast vegetable mix — but rarely the star of the show. And when it is served solo, ...

3 pounds carrots (about 10 medium, to yield 2 cups carrot pulp) 2 tablespoons olive oil — Pinch of salt For the cake 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 ...

The dog days of summer are almost behind us, but the heat remains in much of the country. It’s that time of year when days can still be humid and steamy, but nights begin to cool down. Cold soup still ...