Morocco has become one of my most popular culinary tour destinations, and once you go, you'll know why.
Miles of rich blue Mediterranean coastline and the delicious food and wine of Provence await!
The secret is out — Portugal is a food and wine lover's dream destination!
Want to indulge your senses in the heart of the Mediterranean? Sicily has you covered!
You've heard the hype. But what you won’t know until you go there is that it’s TRUE!
Prepare to be astounded by the endless vineyards, food and vibrant lifestyle that make this destination so special!
Jan 03, 2022
Have I got some great ways to add a little zest to your cooking--Citrus! Whether it’s a savory dish or dessert, a hit of tart fresh citrus is always welcome. Plus, all of this citrus has the added benefit of a healthy dose of vitamin C-- which we can all use right about now.
When markets across the country are full of kumquats, Cara Cara oranges, tangelos, Satsumas, blood oranges and good old navels, the color and sweet aroma alone are enough to bring me back to life! So, I’m ready to get creative and make something delicious.
To start, how about a citrus salad topped with a dressing of honey and white balsamic dressing and a sprinkling of fresh spearmint? So good!
I was also thinking about an asparagus soup with lemon crème fraiche. For a main course, I could wrap some fresh fish, fennel and lemon slices in parchment and pop it in the oven. I love preparing fish “en papillotte”. It’s ridiculously easy and the fish always stays really flavorful and juicy!
Before I get too hungry thinking about this, I should make one of my new go-to desserts—an incredibly moist olive oil, blood orange upside-down cake that’s spiked with orange essence that I’ll serve with softly whipped crème fraiche! Or, I could peel a variety of citrus, cut it into chunks, douse it with one of my favorite extra virgin olive oils and some Maldon salt. It may sound strange, but trust me on this one. I’ve had that for the last three nights in a row and I’m crazy about it!
I’m heading out to the farmer’s market right now to get some citrus and make sure I have lots on hand of these power-packed fruits. I think we all need a little bit of “zest” right about now, don’t you? Give these recipes a try, and please let me know how you like them:
Pucker Up CocktailCitrus Salad with Red Onion and MintFish in Parchment with Lemon Capers and FennelBlood Orange CakeMom’s Lemon SquaresCitrus Coconut Sorbet
Enjoy!
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