Although broccoli is America's favorite vegetable, carrots are a close second. We enjoy using them as a crunchy vehicle for dipping, slipping slivers of them into salads, and mixing shredded pieces ...

If you've ever wondered why your carrot shoulders have turned green (and if they're safe for human consumption), here's what ...

Purple carrots? But do they taste any different? August is the month that heirloom varieties and modern hybrids cavort in the farmers’ markets around town. Heirlooms are persnickety, and take longer ...

Question: I was at the farmers market the other day and noticed quite a number of different colored carrots. I’m most familiar with the orange variety, but now I’m curious about the other types. Do ...

Carrots are one of the most versatile vegetables in the world. You can enjoy them by themselves as a snack, use them in a flavorful soup or sauce, and even add them to desserts. The potential ...

magine a child’s eyes when he pulls a carrot from the garden and it is red or white or even purple. You can now find carrots in all of these colors as well as the familiar orange and tangerine.

Researchers have uncovered the three genes responsible for the orange color of carrots in a study of 600 carrot genomes. Carotenoids, the pigments that give carrots their color, are precursors of ...

Carrots are marching into the market in a rainbow of colors, shapes and sizes. They can spark a stew or sauté, but now, when they're at their crisp, crunchy best, I like to showcase them on center ...

FARGO — My husband loves to tell us to “eat your colors” to stay healthy, and roasted vegetables are a mainstay in our home during the fall and winter months. These Garlicky Roasted Carrots, Parsnips ...

Different colored carrots taste the same, but each color contains its own unique nutrients. (Courtesy) Imagine a child’s eyes when he pulls a carrot from the garden and it is red or white or even ...