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Recipe: Asparagus and Orange Salad
Ingredients 1 pound asparagus 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds 2 navel oranges Preparation Rinse and trim the asparagus by snapping off the tough […]
Recipe: Orange and Olive Vinaigrette
Ingredients 1 shallot 1/8 cup olives 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup Sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest 1/4 cup fresh orange juice Preparation Slice the shallot thinly and chop the olives. Add them to a small bowl with the remaining ingredients. Whisk to combine. Delicious over a green salad of little […]
Recipe: Kale Salad with Oranges and Almonds
Ingredients 1 pound Laticino kale 3 Navel oranges 1/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste Preparation Wash the kale and tear the leaves from the ribs. Cut the leaves into fine ribbons. Peel and section the oranges over a bowl to […]
Recipe: Warm Millet Salad with Roasted Tangerine and Fennel
Ingredients 3 Murcott tangerines 2 medium fennel bulbs 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided ¼ cup orange juice, divided 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 cup millet 2 cups water 1 tablespoon dried mint 2 teaspoons dried thyme ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped ¼ cup kalamata […]
Recipe: Blood Orange Soda
Refreshing and not too sweet! Ingredients 2 blood oranges 2 cups sparkling Italian mineral water 2 tablespoons Agave Syrup (or to taste) Preparation Juice the blood oranges and add the juice to a pint jar or large glass. Add the mineral water and agave nectar and stir until the agave syrup is incorporated. Enjoy! This […]
Recipe: Skillet Beans and Eggs with Cumin and Avocado
Delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons cumin seed, toasted then ground 1/2 pound dried pinto beans cooked and drained 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with their juice 4 – 6 eggs ¾ cup cheddar cheese sliced 1 – 2 avocados, sliced […]
Recipe: Super Smoothie
Both yummy and packed full of nutrients. Don’t leave out the parsley. It might sound strange, but it works wonderfully with the kiwi! Ingredients 2 navel oranges, peeled and cut into quarters 1 kiwi peeled 3 leaves laticino kale, washed and deribbed 1.5 tablespoons parsley leaves 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt splash of orange […]
Recipe: Baked Cod with Fennel, Shallots, and Orange Zest Butter
Simple to prepare and makes for a delightful dinner. Ingredients 4 skinless cod fillets, about an inch thick 1 large fennel bulb 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1 clove garlic, pressed 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon leaves minced or 3/4 teaspoon dried 4 tablespoons vermouth 2 oranges […]
Orange and Avocado Salsa
Oranges and avocados are wonderful together. This fast and easy salsa is sure to please. Ingredients 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cups ice water 3 oranges 2 avocados 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice salt Preparation To take some of the pungency out of the onion, soak the slices in a bowl of […]
Recipe: Roasted Almonds with Orange and Fennel
A super yummy healthy snack for after school, at the desk, or late night munching. Ingredients 3 teaspoons orange zest, divided 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon coarse salt, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups skin on raw almonds 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Preparation Adjust the oven rack to the middle […]