Feeling Cheeky
Julie | May 20, 2011
A nicely balanced meal if I do say so myself: almond-crusted halibut cheeks with orange beurre blanc, broccoli, and sweet potato puree with coconut milk and almond butter.
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Breaking Ground
Julie | April 13, 2011
A work party at the brand new community garden near my parents’ house, salmon with Cara Cara orange sauce, and chocolate whoopie pies with Swiss meringue butercream.
Asian Broccoli Slaw
Julie | February 22, 2011
A slightly different way to treat broccoli: finely shredded with carrot and onion, then sauted with crunchy almonds, juicy orange segments, and a light Asian-inspired dressing.
Cuban Pork and Beans
Julie | June 12, 2010
Cuban-influenced braised pork combines with black beans in this flavorful, but not spicy, chili. I served it over rice, with super-simple baked corn chips for crunch.
Orange Tian
Julie | March 27, 2010
The March 2010 Daring Baker’s challenge featured homemade orange marmalade, pate sablee and caramel sauce in a French dessert called an orange tian. My variation used sweet Cara Cara oranges, a buckwheat-tinged crust, and a to-die-for creamy orange caramel.
Chicken Stir Fry, Three Ways
Julie | March 8, 2010
Three variations on your basic boneless chicken stir-fry: First a chicken satay stir-fry with peanut butter and orange juice; a simple stir-fry unusually incorporating Brussels sprouts; and a spin on teriyaki using 5-spice and pomegranate juice.
Crispy Orange Chicken
Julie | October 18, 2009
I’ve been trying to emulate the orange chicken from Panda Express at home for quite a while, and this recipe is the first one that really gets close. Orange juice concentrate gives a big punch of flavor, and shallow-frying the dredged chicken before tossing it in the sauce gets us that crunchy texture.
Beating the Heat
Julie | August 18, 2008
A perfect summery treat, this creamsicle ice cream pairs orange (actually, clementine) zest and juice with vanilla for a classic flavor.
Crispy/Sesame/Mandarin/Orange Beef and/or Chicken
Julie | May 27, 2008
Thinly sliced beef, fried for crunch and then tossed with snow peas and a sticky orange sauce.
Cara Cara Creamsicle Cake
Julie | March 30, 2008
The March 2008 Daring Bakers challenge was Dorie Greenspan’s Perfect Party Cake. My variation, served at my baby shower, was a creamsicle cake with cherry preserves, Cara Cara orange buttercream, and candied orange slices for garnish.
