Blog Archives for tag orange flower water

‘Orange Blossom Cake’

I’ve been cooking a lot lately from Mimi Thorisson’s cookbook, French Country Cooking–and for good reason.  The rustic French recipes… Continue reading »

Rustic Fig & Raspberry Crostata

One of the most wonderful fruit pairings I can imagine is that of ripe, fresh figs and tart, fresh raspberries;… Continue reading »

White Chocolate Pots de Crème

Very similar to a homemade pudding, a French pot de crème is a stirred custard dessert that can be easily… Continue reading »

‘Ricotta & Orange Blossom-Stuffed Dates’

Medjool dates are nature’s version of candy.  Super sweet and versatile, I keep dried dates in my fridge for a… Continue reading »

‘Pistachio-Rhubarb Yogurt Cake’

If I come across fresh rhubarb at the market this time of year, I am always inclined to buy it! … Continue reading »

‘Pomegranate Cake’

Sometimes you can just tell that a recipe is going to be extraordinary just by reading its ingredients list– especially… Continue reading »

‘Almond Cake with Orange-Flower Water Syrup’

I adore sweet and savory cakes that use oil and yogurt in place of butter, to add a nice crumb… Continue reading »

‘Orange Carpaccio with Orange Flower Water & Pistachios’

When you hear the culinary term ‘carpaccio’ you know that the main ingredient is sliced very thinly.  In this case,… Continue reading »

Hibiscus-Poached Pears

My new obsession in the realm of tea is hibiscus tea.  An herbal tea made from the gorgeous magenta-hued hibiscus… Continue reading »