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Mint green walls and cheery white tables greet you when you show up at Greenhouse Craft Food in Round Rock. The homespun ambiance matches the quality of the food, which is carefully crafted and cheerfully served.

High quality ingredients from area suppliers are used in the small menu of super-yummy items. The Local Burger features a grilled third-pound patty of local ground beef, house-made pickles, local tomatoes, baby greens, and house sauce on a fresh bun. Order the Shrimp Boat and you get a tasty sandwich with lightly fried Gulf shrimp, tomato, lemon horseradish aioli, and slaw served on a hoagie roll. Other options include a Grass Eater veggie burger, Fish and Chips, and the Farmer’s Salad.

Greenhouse Craft Food is open every day. Brunch is served on weekends.

Greenhouse Craft Food
1400 E. Old Settlers Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 366-5567
greenhousecraftfood.com
www.yelp.com/biz/greenhouse-craft-food-round-rock

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Once you leave infancy, plain old cooked carrots likely aren’t one of your favorite dishes. While these veggies alone can be somewhat bland and boring, when they’re spiced up and cooked in interesting ways, carrots are a versatile vegetable that can be turned into some pretty great dishes. Here are six unique carrot recipes to try at home tonight.

Roasted Parsnips and Carrots [Food Network]
This roasted root vegetable side dish is flavored with simple herbs and seasonings.

Glazed Salmon With Spiced Carrots [Food Network]
Pair the light, flavorful fish with spicy coriander, cumin, and cinnamon for an explosive dish that’s exciting for your taste buds.

Carrot Soufflé [AllRecipes]
Sweetened with rich vanilla and two types of sugars, this fluffy carrot soufflé is sweet enough to be dessert.

Curried Carrot Soup [AllRecipes]
A bit of exotic spice goes a long way in this creamy soup with a carrot base.

Moist Carrot Cake [AllRecipes]
It may not be the healthiest recipe, but you can’t think of carrots without thinking of carrot cake. This one is moist, hearty, and topped with a decadently creamy icing.

Carrot Rice [AllRecipes]
Combine grated carrots with basmati rice, roasted peanuts, and fresh ginger for a unique side dish that tastes incredibly fresh.

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