Blistered Shishito Peppers and Smoked Carrots

Blistering peppers on the grill is one of my favorite ways to spend a summer night. If you’re lucky enough to have a fire pit or an outdoor grill, you can cook the peppers on skewers to blister them quickly. Or use a cast-iron pan to create carefully placed grill marks for an embellished presentation. Keep the iron hot for the smoked carrots, a perfect partner for blistered peppers. Both of these can be made ahead, and al