Tag: citrus
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Pavlovas with Lemon Curd & Citrus
The past few weeks, my creativity, something I’d never given much thought to, demanded attention. Truthfully, it didn’t demand attention so much as seemingly vanish from existence: why couldn’t I think of a single thing to bake? Why did none of my attempts at writing result in anything other than a blank page? How come any painting…
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Blood Orange, Cacao Nib and Einkorn Scones
I have always loved the blend of oranges and chocolate; oranges are a sweet and lightly perfumed companion to classy dark chocolate and together, they are an elegant combination of flavors. Here, I decided to use a seasonal variation of that combination- blood oranges and cacao nibs- and put them in my favorite flaky scone…
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Key Lime Pie
Now that there’s snow on the ground here (understatement of the year) I’m finally feeling like winter has truly arrived. Besides for wishing I was back in warm and sunny Costa Rica, I’ve been drinking hot cocoa, warming myself in front of the fire and procrastinating, because that’s what winter makes me want to do.…
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Blackened Salmon with Parsley Powder and Purple Cabbage Slaw
My love of baking is well documented on this blog, as nearly every single recipe I post is dessert. But slowly (thanks to many Top Chef episodes watched with my mom) my appreciation for cooking is blossoming too, and I’ve begun to enjoy the process as much as I enjoy baking. One of the things that…
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Lemon Meringue Pie
The fact that January requires dessert is undisputed; anyone will tell you that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine winter go down. But when it comes to what type of dessert to be had, there’s dissent: some call for chocolate, some demand the fire of booze, and still others want cozy, spicy treats that will…
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