Blog Archives for tag lemon zest

‘Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake’

What makes this pound cake on the healthier side of traditional pound cakes is the use of whole wheat flour,… Continue reading »

‘Fennel ‘Confit’ with Grilled Lamb’

The culinary term ‘confit’ comes from the French verb confire which means ‘to preserve.’  It involves slowly cooking food, surrounded by… Continue reading »

‘Olive Oil Cake’

This cake appears quite simple, when actually it is one of the most fragrant, moist and decadent cakes I know…. Continue reading »

Turnips with Tarragon Butter

Turnips are a flavorful, low-carb alternative to potatoes.  A bit peppery by nature, turnips are great when roasted, mashed, sautéed… Continue reading »

Sicilian Pasta

This unique pasta is filled with the flavors of Sicily: briny olives, sweet golden raisins, caramelized fennel, fresh herbs and… Continue reading »

Kalamata Olive & Pine Nut-Crusted Rainbow Trout

Everything about this dish is inspired by classic flavors from the Mediterranean.  Flaky trout fillets are coated in a topping… Continue reading »

‘Garden Greens Pizza’

This pizza was incroyable!  (Just like the publication that the recipe came from).  Cooking Light magazine is one of my… Continue reading »

‘Lemon-Buttermilk Pie’

This luxurious Lemon-Buttermilk Pie comes from a superb cookbook (aptly named) Homemade Decadence.  The author, Joy Wilson, has compiled a collection of… Continue reading »

‘North African Spiced Salmon over French Lentils’

Oh what a glorious dish! Flaky salmon filets coated in a mixture of Moroccan spices that are served over a… Continue reading »

‘Winter Salad with Halloumi ‘Croutons”

Oh what a delight!  I have adored halloumi cheese ever since my family would frequent Zorba’s, a fabulous Greek restaurant… Continue reading »