Blanching the citrus rind mellows its flavor and tames bitterness. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed (about 30 medium spears) 1 cup water 2 teaspoons julienne-cut orange rind 1 teaspoon julienne-cut lemon rind 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar […]
Many traditional barbecue sauce recipes start with ketchup—a great base because it’s already thick and sweet. Here, we use hoisin sauce as the starting point of a citrus-spiked BBQ sauce; it works just as well as ketchup, lending sweet, salty notes with warm spice notes of star anise. We look to 2 kinds of citrus […]
Not all produce needs honeybees for pollination, but their sheer numbers and tenacity make bees powerhouse pollinators. If a plant is not wind-pollinated (like corn), you can probably thank honeybees for the produce. All of the ingredients below (except salt) depend on bees for pollination. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin avocado oil 1 1/2 tablespoons […]
Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Cooking spray 1 1/4 cups (1-inch) cubed fresh pineapple (about 8 ounces), divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon minced habanero pepper 1 large garlic clove 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive […]
Fresh orange juice perks up this speedy stir-fry, becoming a sticky, glossy sauce for the colorful vegetables. A quick coat in cornstarch helps the tofu develop a supercrisp crust without needing to fry in lots of oil. It’s a good idea to have every element at the ready by the stove before you start to […]
This is a very versatile marinade. It’s great with chicken breasts, but I would recommend using the grill instead. Add green beans tossed with cilantro and lime.” —Carma Van Allen, South Orange, N.J. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets Cooking spray 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange) 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon […]
Ingredients 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon pitted kalamata olives, sliced 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard […]
The ultratender flat iron is an affordable alternative to rib-eye. Look for (or request) flat, rectangular steaks–butchered specifically to eliminate the line of tough connective tissue that runs down the middle of the entire cut. Ingredients 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons grated lime rind 3 tablespoons fresh lime […]
These skewers are a simple, quick, and fresh-tasting entrée. Shrimp cook fast, making them great for the broiler—but watch the time and keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook and dry out. Ingredients 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 3/4 teaspoon five-spice powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 2 (8-ounce) sirloin steaks, cut against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips 2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces […]