Does the Color of Carrots Affect Their Flavor?

Plus, dining al fresco [START FREE TRIAL]( or [LOG IN]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [FIND RECIPES ›]( April 19, 2024 [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( What’s New at ATK [Multicolored carrots]( Does the Color of Carrots Affect Their Flavor? When it comes to some of our favorite veggies, [can you really taste the rainbow? →]( The Best Ways to Reheat Pizza Tired of leftover pizza that’s either soggy or dried out? Our favorite methods result in [crispy, melty slices that are nearly indistinguishable from fresh. →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks [Reverse-Seared Strip Steaks with Cowboy Butter; Lawman Johnson's Headshot]( Dining Al Fresco From Lawman Johnson, Senior Photo Test Cook, Cook’s Country For many of us the seasons of the year are very distinct— summer, fall, winter, and spring—and dictate our activities. As a result, April often marks the start of al fresco restaurant dining for those of us who have been waiting for the kiss of sunshine and sweet embrace of warmer weather. I love the beginning of spring for this very reason. When you’re not supporting your local dining establishments’ outdoor seating areas, your backyard can be the next best thing. An outdoor deck or patio is a perfect place to enjoy food with family and friends! Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day. Cook’s Country’s [Asparagus, Leek, and Goat Cheese Quiche]( by Matthew Fairman not only makes a bang-up breakfast but it also holds its own for brunch, lunch, and even a light dinner. Best of all, this quiche is greatly enjoyed outdoors with a side of fresh air. For my mom, nothing beats crab cakes. Unfortunately, whether you dine in or get them to go, some restaurants’ crab cakes can be hit or miss—less crab, more filler. Bryan Roof’s [Maryland-Style Crab Cakes]( are, in a word, delicious! Sitting outside, eating crab cakes, soaking up some rays and drinking a beer—does it get any better? Not quite ready to fire up the grill but still want a show-stopping steak? Cook it inside and enjoy it outside. Cook’s Country’s [Reverse-Seared Strip Steaks with Cowboy Butter]( recipe by Mark Huxsoll lets you save the grilling for another time while still having a perfect steak accompanied by a punchy, buttery sauce. To me, eating veggies outside while looking upon a green backdrop is in the same vein as seafood by the ocean (theoretically enjoying food close to its source). With lively flavors and a variety of textures, Amanda Luchtel’s [Green Bean Salad with Creamy Lemon Sauce and Crispy Capers]( is a vibrant salad that makes the al fresco experience just that much more enjoyable. 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