Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots

• 2 lb carrots, about 12 medium
• 2 tbsp olive oil
  Swaps for olive oil

  Instead of olive oil

  • Avocado oil or another neutral oil: The same amount. No olive flavor; avocado oil handles higher heat.
  • Butter: The same amount. Richer and nutty when browned.
  • A neutral oil + more seasoning: The same amount. Dressings lose the fruity, peppery note; a little extra lemon, garlic or mustard makes up for it.

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• ¾ tsp kosher salt
  Swaps for kosher salt

  Instead of salt

  • Table salt or fine sea salt: About half as much as Diamond Crystal kosher, about ¾ as much as Morton kosher. The same saltiness when measured this way.
  • Salt by weight: 1 tsp is about 6 grams of table salt, 5 grams of Morton kosher, 3 grams of Diamond Crystal kosher. The most reliable way to swap, especially in baking and brines.

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• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp honey
  Swaps for honey

  Instead of honey

  • Maple syrup: The same amount. Thinner, with a maple flavor; a little less sweet.
  • Agave syrup: A little less (about ¾ the amount). Sweeter and very neutral; thinner.
  • Light corn syrup or golden syrup: The same amount. Less sweet and neutral (golden syrup tastes buttery).

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  Don't give honey, even baked into food, to babies under 1 year old.

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  Swaps for unsalted butter

  Instead of butter

  • Salted butter: The same amount, with about ¼ tsp less salt per stick (½ cup) elsewhere in the recipe. Nothing noticeable once you cut the salt.
  • Plant-based butter sticks: The same amount. The closest swap.
  • Refined coconut oil: The same amount: solid when the butter is soft or cold, melted when it is melted. It is all fat, so bakes are a bit more tender and rich, with no butter flavor.

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  Cooking for an allergy? Check every label.

• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  Swaps for fresh thyme leaves

  Instead of thyme

  • Dried thyme: 1 tsp dried for each 1 tbsp chopped fresh (a third as much). Earthier and a little less bright, but dried thyme holds up well in soups, stews and roasts.
  • Fresh oregano or marjoram: The same amount. Oregano is stronger; marjoram is sweeter and milder.
  • Fresh rosemary: Half as much. Piney and stronger.

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• flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)

Cooking for a crowd? Pans, timing and salt for 12 to 50.

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