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Tag Archives: orange zest
Sweet and Sour Orange Marmalade Shrimp
This dish conjured up all sorts of culinary memories for me. The sticky, sweet and sour, slightly salty sauce reminded me of the westernized Chinese food I occasionally got to enjoy as a kid. Working with lovely, pink-hued Argentine shrimp … Continue reading
Posted in fish, Meat
Tagged Argentine pink shrimp, canola, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, green onions, honey, marmalade, orange juice, orange marmalade, orange zest, scallions, sesame seeds, shrimp, soy sauce, spring onions, sweet and sour
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Warm Caramel-Apple Cocktail
After a week in Cuba, I have warm breezes and cocktails on my mind, although I realize that my fantasies are highly unlikely to melt the huge snowdrifts around my home. I always bring a bottle of rum back from … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks
Tagged apple cider, caramel, caramel syrup, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cocktail, drink, ginger, orange zest, peppercorns, rum, spiced rum, star anise, toddy, vanilla bean, warm
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Quick Moroccan-style Chicken Stew
For those unfamiliar with the cuisine of Morocco, its tastes are layered, subtle and absolutely delicious, blending both sweetness and heat. Spices such as cinnamon, cumin, coriander and peppers are typically combined with fruit and meat, often in slowly-simmered tagines … Continue reading
Posted in Meat, poultry, fish
Tagged almonds, chicken, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, honey, make-ahead, Moroccan, onion, orange zest, salsa, stew, tagine
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Guilt-free truffles (gluten-free too!)
When my kids were little I held out on giving them candy as long as I could. Books for Valentine’s Day, Jiffy Pop instead of soda pop for a campout, and plastic eggs filled with cheerios, raisins and stickers for … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Edible Gifts
Tagged beet, Camino, candy, cocoa, coconut, coffee, dates, edible, gift, gluten-free, guilt-free, healthy, maple syrup, orange zest, organic, quinoa flakes, salt, treat, truffles, Valentine's Day, vegan, vegetarian, water
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