Name: Micro-Quick Hot-Sweet Salad of Broccoli Raab and Carrots
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 hearty bunch broccoli raab (1 pound plus); About 1 pound fairly thin medium carrots (weighed without tops); 1 tablespoon sweet sherry or sweet vermouth; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground hot pepper; 2 tablespoons peanut or corn oil; 1 tablespoon Asian (dark) sesame oil

I'm not a big fan of microwaving, but in this case, it preserves both vegetables' deep color and nutrients as it speeds cooking. The honey and sweet sherry accents temper the bitter broccoli raab for a side dish that's fast, fresh, pretty.

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