Glazed carrots are a delicious accompaniment to practically any type of roast, including beef, lamb, pork, and poultry, the root vegetable's natural sweetess enhanced by being cooked with sugar (and butter). The method here ensures that the carrots end up tender and nicely coated at the same time, since the water will evaporate and the flavors concentrate during the brief cooking time. Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley is an essential garnish.