Broccoli and Cauliflower Bombe

Serves 8

2 Medium bunches of Broccoli cut into spears
2 heads cauliflower cut into spears
1 lemon halved
1 LB of carrots peeled and cut into julienne
1 stick of butter
Salt pepper
Sugar as needed (for carrots)

1. Bring two large pots of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the broccoli in one of the pots of water until just tender.
3. Cook the cauliflower with the lemon in the other pot until just tender.
4. Place the carrots in a saucepot and add enough water to just cover, add sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until just tender.

To assemble place one spear of broccoli crown down in the bottom of the bowl. Encircle the broccoli with cauliflower crown side down. Repeat with alternating rows of green and white until the bowl is completely lined.
Toss the hot carrots with the butter and place in the middle of the bowl.
The bowl should be completely level.
Cover with a platter and invert.