Roasted Orange Marmalade with Rosemary, Chile, and Makrut Lime
A Very Different Take on a Classic. I remember reading about roasted orange marmalade awhile ago and thinking it would be interesting, but then forgot about it. Seeing as how I always have plenty of oranges on hand this time of year, when the idea came back into my head the other day, I decided […]
Focaccia/Pizza with Lemon Ricotta, Strawberries, and Peas
I Can’t Resist Fresh Cool Toppings on a Warm and Chewy Crust. Is this recipe best labeled as a pizza or a focaccia? Or neither? I honestly don’t know. It’s a cross between both things. The crust is chewy, but lightly crisp. And it’s topped with ricotta, greens, onions, strawberries, and peas. Whatever you wish […]
Braised Oxtails with Salty Orange Cream
Elegant and Rich, but Surprisingly Vibrant. I’m not fond of a lot of braised meat recipes as I find most of them to be too umami packed for my taste. As much as I enjoy the tender unctious meat, the sauce usually runs too rich for me and after a couple of bites I’m done. […]
Meyer Lemon Cream Pie with Roasted Strawberries
Could Anything Be More Perfect for Valentine’s Day? Lemon flavored, but creamy. Roasted strawberries somewhere in the mix. That’s what I had in mind when I started thinking about this pie. I knew I wanted to use the Meyer lemons I had, but you could also use regular lemons and it would still be delicious. […]
Beans with Salty Orange Cream and Croutons
A Bowl of Beans Unlike Any You’ve Ever Tasted. Here I am, back with another bowl-of-beans recipe. And this one is a beauty. The day before I cook my beans is when I get to really thinking about how I’m going to serve them. I always soak them overnight in salted water. I’m a believer […]
Lamb Kebabs on Beet Flatbreads
Skewers of Lamb Served on Top of Flatbreads is Never a Bad Thing. I made my Beet Flatbreads with Pomegranate Raita and served them with lamb kebabs. I love skewering meats. Something about it just makes it so much more fun to eat rather than simply slicing up a leg of lamb. I’ve been hooked […]
Beet, Orange, and Blue Cheese Panzanella
How’s This for a Beautiful and Oh-So-Delicious Salad? I’m back with another panzanella. It’s obvious I cannot ever eat too many of these bread salads. Put one of these in front of me once a week and I will happily gobble it down. Plus, the colors in this one are so spectacular it becomes even more […]
Lavender Egyptian Bread Pudding (Om Ali)
Like No Other Bread Pudding I’ve Ever Tasted – Not Even Close. I guess I’ve been on a quest for a great bread pudding for as long as I can remember. This is one of those dishes where the idea has always intrigued me more than the actual outcome. It always turns out too thick […]
Potato Galette with Tomatoes and Oranges
Potatoes, Crème Fraîche, Tomatoes, and Oranges Encased in a Buttery Crust – Sound Good to You? I was in the mood for a savory galette. And I had a day where I could spend time in the kitchen putting it together without any other pressing matters on the agenda. There are those days where you […]
Baked Black Lime Fries with Smoky Tomato Aioli
Is There Anything Better than a Crispy Potato Dunked in Something Delicious? Thick and crisp oven baked fries are a thing of beauty. I really don’t think of them as fries, per se. They’re bigger, so there’s more creamy inside of the potato and by tossing them in a couple teaspoons of rice flour, olive […]