What's Up Doc? 8 Recipes Featuring Carrots

When compared to other fall superstars like pumpkin, sweet potato, and butternut squash, carrots are always the sidekick, never the hero; always the bridesmaid, never the bride; always the backup singer, never the headliner; always the side dish never the…well, you get the point. But this fall, it's high time that carrots receive the praise they deserve. Begin to expand your carrot horizons -- they're not just for dipping in ranch dressing.

This fall, reimagine your relationship with Bugs Bunny’s root vegetable of choice. Whether you make a tray of spicy Moroccan carrots or a towering carrot cake, these 8 recipes will inspire carrot fever.

French Lentil, Kamut, and Avocado Salad with Basil Dressing by Petit World Citizen

Chilled Roasted Beet and Carrot Soup with Parsley Lime Cream by Merrill Stubbs

Carrot, Sweet Potato, and Red Lentil Soup with Moroccan Flavors by Burnt Offerings

Citrus Ginger Tofu Salad with Buckwheat Soba Noodles by Poppies and Papayas

Roasted Carrots with Mustard Greens Gremolata by EmilyC

Carrot Cake with Cardamom by hollyshaner

"It's Maaaaa-gic!" Moroccan Carrots by wssmom

Carrot Avocado Salad by Merrill Stubbs