Plum, thyme, and orange infused gin and tonic. I’m getting plum crazy this week with a few posts inspired by the beautiful color and delicate flavor of plums. My first inspiration was for this refreshing summer cocktail. Gin and tonics are light and fizzy on their own. But with the sweetness of the plums, this […]
Toasted farro, oranges, cherries, honeyed almonds, apples, pickled red onions, sherry herb vinaigrette, and baby spinach. This recipe is a hearty winter salad with lots of fresh fruits, nutty farro, sweet rosemary sherry vinaigrette, and crunchy almonds. All of the items for this salad are really easy to make and can be made in advance. […]
Cranberry orange syrup mixed with tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Margaritas are a regularly served cocktail at my house. They are lightly sweet, tart, and sometimes salty! So why not add some cranberries to the mix? As you can see, I’m still on my cranberry kick. I wanted to add cranberry into a […]
Pan-seared duck breast with crispy duck fat potatoes and cranberry-orange glaze. This duck is a great fall dinner when cranberries are in season. The sweet tartness from the cranberry glaze balances the richness of the duck and the potatoes. I sautéed spinach to add some veggies to this dish. Quickly heating it in a pan […]
Fresh cranberries baked in a fluffy almond ricotta cake with a hint of orange. This cake is fast becoming my new favorite cake recipe. It is light and fluffy and has lots of flavor. It is simple to make, and the recipe can be easily adapted. For example, the cake could be made into lemon […]
Shaved kabocha pumpkin, gala apples, and brussels sprouts, with black pepper honey pumpkin seeds, bourbon macerated craisins and orange dressing. The majority of people probably aren’t used to eating raw pumpkin. It is a hard, starchy fruit that most often requires boiling or baking. But when shaved, shredded, or spiralized, the pumpkin’s texture becomes crisp […]
