Best Sunnys Easy Maple And Lemon Pan Roasted Carrots Recipes

SUNNY'S EASY BAKED AND LOADED PANCAKE WITH LEMON MAPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• For the pancake: Lay the bacon side-by-side in a cold 9- or 10-inch oven-safe nonstick saute pan. Place the pan in the cold oven and heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Let the bacon cook until almost cooked through, about 15 minutes, then flip the bacon and return to the oven to finish, about 5 minutes more. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and place the pan with any leftover bacon fat back in the oven. Raise the temperature to 400 degrees F. Let the bacon cool, then chop.
• Add the pancake mix, 1 cup water and lemon zest to a large bowl. Stir to distribute the zest and add the amount of water instructed on the packaging. Whisk together and refrigerate until the oven is at temperature.
• Assemble the remaining ingredients, since everything happens fast once you start. Remove the pan from the oven and add the butter, tilting the pan to coat. Add the bacon, blueberries, pecans and walnuts, then quickly pour over the batter. Return to the oven and bake until cooked through and lightly golden on top, 12 to 15 minutes.
• For the sauce: Meanwhile, add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, milk and maple extract to a small bowl. Whisk until the sugar melts away into the glaze. Drizzle over the finished pancake.

MAPLE-ROASTED CARROT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Trim and scrub the carrots. If the carrots are more than 1 inch in diameter, cut them in half lengthwise. Cut the carrots in large diagonal slices 1 inch wide × 2 inches long (they will shrink when they roast) and place in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well and transfer to two sheet pans. (If you use just one, they¿ll steam instead of roasting.) Roast for 20 minutes, tossing once, until the carrots are tender. Transfer all the carrots to one of the sheet pans, add the maple syrup, toss, and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges are caramelized. Watch them carefully! Toss with a metal spatula and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the cranberries and orange juice in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer, then set aside for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Place the arugula in a large bowl and add the carrots, cranberries (with their liquid), goat cheese, almonds, and the vinaigrette. Toss with large spoons, sprinkle with salt, and serve at room temperature.