CARROTS AND CARAMELIZED WALNUTS ENJOY DAN:

SHREDDED CARROTS WITH CARAMELIZED WALNUTS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 large carrots

1-tablespoon granulated sugar

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

3 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon capers, drained

1 tablespoons dried dill

3 tablespoons sesame caramelized walnuts, recipe to follow

DIRECTIONS:      

1.   Peel the carrots and shred them in a food processor fitted with a grated blade.

2.   Place the carrots in a bowl.

3.   Sprinkle with sugar.

4.   Drizzle with lemon juice, toss well.

5.   In another bowl mix the mustard with the olive oil.

6.   Add Parmesan cheese, capers, walnuts, dill and S & P to taste.

7.   Add the carrots and toss again.

CARAMELIZED WALNUTS     (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREES)

1 cup walnuts

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4-cup granulated sugar

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in a pre-heated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

2.   Combine honey, water and oil in a skillet and bring to a boil.

3.   Reduce heat to simmer and stir in walnuts.

4.   Cook stirring until liquid has evaporated, 1-2 minutes.

5.   Transfer to a bowl.

6.   Combine sugar and salt and toss with the nuts.

7.   Spread on a cookie sheet and let cool.

8.   Add 2 teaspoon chili powder for a little jazz.

ENJOY DAN                             BON-APPETITE!!