"I just add a whole carrot because ... flooded the comments with suggestions for ways to sweeten tomato sauce, including tossing in honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, port wine, and even Grand Marnier.

The humble, nutritious carrot is often added to stews, casseroles, soups, and salads. The vegetable has a surprisingly sweet flavour, and when accompanied with sugar, honey, or syrup, it tastes ...