Sliced carrots are first cooked in club soda and wine until tender and then added to an onion and beef stir-fry to which whipping cream is added and then garnished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Beef Strips and Carrots

1 pound carrots, thin, diagonal slices
2/3 cup club soda
1 cup white wine
1 teaspoon salt - divided use
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1. Place carrots in a saucepan with club soda, white wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt and sugar. Cover and simmer 25 minutes, or until tender.
2. In a skillet, heat oil and saute onions for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the beef and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add the drained carrots; mixing carefully. Stir in cream and heat thoroughly, but do not boil. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Makes 4 servings.