Instructions: Set 1 carrot at a time, flattest-side down, between and parallel to 2 matching square dowels (plastic or wood) about 3/8-inch thick and 10 to 12 inches long.

With a sharp knife, make crosswise cuts down to dowels, 1/4-inch apart, along the length of the carrot. Then cut the carrot in half lengthwise through the center of the crosscuts and cut or break each carrot half into 4 or 5 equal pieces.

Put carrots in a 10- by 15-inch rimmed pan. Mix with olive oil and ginger.

Bake in a 400 degree oven until carrots are well browned and taste slightly caramelized, 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes (about 50 minutes in a convection oven). Turn often with a wide spatula and move pieces that are less cooked to perimeter of pan. Season with salt to taste.

This recipe yields about 4 cups; 4 to 6 servings.

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