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Usually when I make carrots, they’re in a soup or a stew. But occasionally, I’ll remember to cook them as a side like in this brown sugar ginger glazed carrots recipe. They’re an upgrade from more traditional glazed carrots recipes. With the liqueur, orange juice, ginger, and vanilla bean paste, it’s the perfect flavor.
In addition, I usually steam my vegetables in the microwave. Most of the time I’m cooking several things at once, so I don’t have the space on the stove. However, if you prefer steaming your carrots on the stove, go here. Just know that it will take longer to cook them since you have to wait for the water to boil. Please enjoy.
Ingredients for Brown Sugar Ginger Glazed Carrots
2 lbs carrots, peeled & washed
2 tbsp each butter, Tuaca liqueur or similar flavored liqueur, brown sugar, and orange juice
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp ginger and vanilla bean paste
Brown Sugar Ginger Glazed Carrots Instructions
First, cut carrots into julienne strips. (I used a grater.)
Next, place in a microwavable casserole dish with 1 tbsp of water; cover and microwave for 3 minutes to steam.
Then put the remaining ingredients in a pan on medium heat, and cook till thickened.
Add carrots to pan, stirring till coated.
Finally, remove from heat and serve with your choice of meat.
Did you make this recipe? Or do you have a favorite side recipe for carrots that you make?
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Eggs are one of the healthiest foods on the planet. They’re fairly easy to obtain and inexpensive. And there are other eggs besides the common chicken egg. Quail, turkey, duck, and goose eggs can also be eaten. Cooking with duck eggs has been around for a while, especially in Asian markets. Perhaps you’ve seen them at specialty markets or on a restaurant menu. The following is the difference between chicken eggs and duck eggs.
Most Apparent Difference Between Chicken Eggs and Duck Eggs: Appearance
Size of the egg
The 2 eggs on the left side are duck eggs, while the 2 on the right are chicken eggs. Pekin ducks lay large creamy white eggs, and Mallards lay smaller greenish blue eggs. At least ours do.
The size of duck eggs can be 50-100% larger than the average chicken egg. However it also depends on the duck. Some ducks, like our Mallard, are smaller than your typical chicken. And so their eggs will tend to be smaller than the average chicken egg.
Color of the eggshell
Just like with chickens, the color of a duck eggshell depends on the breed, diet, environment, and genes. And eggshells can be pale gray, creamy white, green, black, or blue.
Size and color of egg yolk
The dark orange on the bottom right is from a chicken. The egg in top center is from the Mallard, and the bottom left is from a Pekin. Notice how the chicken egg has more white than the duck eggs.
Duck egg yolks are also different in size and color. Chicken egg yolks can be yellow, yellow orange if the chicken is pasture-raised, while duck egg yolk can be a deeper shade of golden orange. In addition, the yolk tends to be bigger than chicken egg yolk.
Second Difference Between Chicken Eggs and Duck Eggs: Taste
Creamy taste
For the most part, chicken and duck eggs taste similar, but duck eggs are creamier.
Intense flavor
In addition to the creamy taste, people who eat duck eggs think their flavor is richer than chicken eggs.
Third Difference Between Chicken and Duck Eggs: Nutrition
Duck eggs have more fat, protein, and cholesterol than chicken eggs. Furthermore, they also contain more vitamins, particularly vitamin B12, which is important for red blood cell formation, DNA, and cell metabolism.
And according to Livestrong and Mayo Clinic, the cholesterol in eggs isn’t the same as bad cholesterol in our bodies. However, people with diabetes could be at risk for heart disease. (Though experts don’t know yet the connection between diabetes, eggs, and heart disease.)
Fourth Difference Between Chicken Eggs and Duck Eggs: Extra info
Chicken eggs are generally easier to obtain: at the grocery store, farmer’s markets, or from your neighbor, whereas duck eggs aren’t mainstream. Although they are gaining popularity with backyard bird enthusiasts.
Cost
Due to the fact that duck eggs can be difficult to find, that tends to drive up the price. However, chicken eggs, where I live, are about $2-3 a dozen at the store.
Allergies
Some people can be allergic to chicken eggs, but not to duck eggs. Or vice versa. And that’s because the proteins in both are similar but not exact. Therefore, if you have a known allergy to chicken eggs, it’s recommended to talk to your healthcare professional before trying duck eggs.
So, the next time you’re out grocery shopping, and assuming you don’t have an egg allergy, why not give duck eggs a try?
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