Washington - The Evergreen State, State flower: Western Rhododendron

1. Apple and Cranberry Salad
2. Western-Baked Salmon with Bacon
3. Minted Carrots
4. Leek Pie
5. Herb Bread
6. Apple Dumplings

Minted Carrots - Serves 3 to 4

1 lb carrots
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
¼ cup butter or margarine
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp dried mint leaves

Peel or scrape carrots; cut into finger-sized pieces about 2" long. (Or just use the packaged "baby" carrots.) Place in boiling water to cover in saucepan; add salt and sugar. Cook until just tender; drain. Dot with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar and slightly crushed mint. Shake gently to spread seasonings over carrots. Return to low heat; simmer for several minutes. Serve hot.

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