Thanks to all for the caramelized carrot ideas. They will be useful.
My favorite thing about the Peg Bracken "I Hate to Cook Book" series
was the chapter headings, with their subtitles. Two that I remember
a
"Last Minute Suppers, or--How to get the Chenille Marks off your face
before your Husband Comes Home".
and
"Pot Luck Dinners, or--How to bring the Water for the Lemonade".

Anyone else remember more of them?
Nancree