Citrus Greats · Delicious Citrus Recipes, The Top 100 Citrus Recipes by Franks, Jo -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Preface

Chapter 1

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ALMOND PASTE WITH VARIATIONS

Source: Tangerine Greats 2 cups whole almonds, Mission almonds preferred, see * Note 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons light corn syrup almond extract Water, as needed

ARUGULA SALAD ORANGE COUSCOUS AND CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 cup water 2/3 cups couscous 2 large oranges, divided 1 medium mango, diced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon cumin 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2 bunches clean arugula ***CITRUS VINAIGRETTE*** 1 large orange 1/4 medium grapefruit 1/2 medium lime 1/2 medium lemon 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons champagne or white vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon hot chili sauce or red, pepper sauce 20 pink peppercorns 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped 5 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon salt, (opt)

AVOCADO DRESSING

Source: Citrus Greats 2 avocados, medium, ripe 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 1 1/2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 ounces green chiles, diced 1 teaspoon salt 1 tomato, peeled, chopped

AVOCADO, CITRUS, JICAMA, AND PERSIMMON SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 1 lb. jicama 2 pink or red grapefruits 2 oranges 2 firm-ripe avocados 1 head red-leaf lettuce, rinsed and crisped 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion Persimmon dressing Salt

AVOCADO-CITRUS SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 3 grapefruits 4 oranges 2 avocados Lemon juice 1 can pineapple chunks, (8 3/4-ounce) Mint sprigs or candied ginger strips Pineapple Cream Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons pineapple syrup 1/2 teaspoon minced candied ginger or mint flakes

BASIC CHEESECAKE

Source: Amaretto Greats 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers 1/4 cup sugar 5 tablespoons melted butter basic cheesecake filling 1 lb. to 2 lb cream cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs, up to 3 1/2 cup yogurt or sour cream 3/4 cups liqueur or fruit/ vegetable, puree 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon or more other flavored extracts

BASIC RECIPE FOR ROAST CHICKEN

Source: Citrus Greats 1 Chicken (3 1/2 to 5 lb) rinsed and dried giblets, kidneys, and excess fat removed Salt and pepper Aromatics (eg herbs, citrus peel, onions) 1/4 cup Melted butter

BEET-ORANGE-APPLE SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 1 1/2 lbs. fresh beets with greens (about 1 bunch) 1 large orange 2 unpeeled granny smith apples, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 garlic, minced 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds toasted

BERRIES WITH ORANGE-HONEY YOGURT

Source: Citrus Greats 4 cups fruit, see suggestions garnish fresh mint leaves or 1 thin strips orange rind sauce: 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 tablespoons liquid honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

BISCOTTI L'ORANGE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon orange extract 3 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Vegetable cooking spray

BISCOTTI WITH ALMONDS/ORANGE/CHOCOLATE

Source: Amaretto Greats 8 ounces Unsalted butter, 2 sticks 1 1/2 cups Sugar 3 tablespoons Orange rind, finely grated 2 tablespoons Vanilla extract, pure vanill 6 cups All-purpose flour 1 tablespoon Baking powder 1 teaspoon Salt 6 Eggs, beaten 1/4 cup Amaretto 2 cups Almonds blanched, toasted,s 2 cups Chocolate chips, or pieces

BLACK BEAN-AND-MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 11 ounces mandarin oranges in light syrup, (1 can) undrained 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, diced 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 teaspoon bottled minced fresh garlic 15 ounces black beans, (1 can) rinsed and drained

BLOOD ORANGE, GRAPEFRUIT AND RASPBERRY BELLINI

Source: Citrus Greats 6 blood oranges, juiced 4 pink grapefruit, juiced 2 packages raspberries, pureed in blender, strained, (save a few whole for garnish) 1 bottle spumante Italian sparkling wine mint sprigs, for garnish

BLUEBERRY ORANGE SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt, optional 1/4 cup orange juice 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup orange sections, (about 2 oranges)

BONELESS CORNISH HEN WITH PORT ORANGE SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 4 Cornish game hen salt and pepper 1 orange peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice --orange liqueur (curacao 1 cup mandarin orange sections 2 cups wild and long grain rice 2 cups orange juice 4 teaspoons brown sugar cornstarch 1 bunch watercress

BOURBON GRILLED CHICKEN - ORANGE-FLAVORED

Source: Citrus Greats 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons orange zest 1/3 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon wine vinegar, balsamic is better 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup catsup 1 tablespoon steak sauce 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Tabasco, to taste 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 pn cloves

BRAISED DUCK WITH ORANGE-AND-LIME SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 5 lbs. To 5 1/2 pound duck 1/4 cup Vegetable oil 2 cups Chicken stock, fresh or canned 12 Whole cloves 1 Fresh hot chili * 1/2 cup Strained fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons Strained fresh lime juice 1/2 cup Finely chopped sweet bell pepper, preferably red 1/4 teaspoon Salt

BRANDY AND ORANGE CHICKEN BREASTS TOPPED WITH STUFFED SHRIMP

Source: Stuffed Greats === STUFFED SHRIMP === 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/4 red bell pepper, finely chopped 6 ounces lump crab meat, drained weight 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme = (or poultry seasoning) 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 2 thin slices good-quality white bread, toasted, buttered, and then diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves - (to 3) 3 tablespoons melted butter 8 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left in tact === CHICKEN === 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast -, (6 to 8 oz ea) 1 teaspoon ground thyme = (or poultry seasoning) Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 jiggers brandy 2 tablespoons butter 1 large navel orange, zested === PLATE GARNISH === Parsley sprigs, for plate garnish Sliced navel oranges, for plate garnish

BREAD PUDDING, TEXAS STYLE

Source: Nutmeg Greats --Cake--- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 3/4 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 5 cups (1-inch) french bread cubes, crusts removed 1/3 cup raisins (optional) --Citrus Pecan Sauce--- 2 Texas Red Grapefruit, sectioned 2 Texas Oranges 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch ds of salt 3 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

BREAST OF PHEASANT W/ ORANGE AND GINGER SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 4 pheasant breast boned and skinned 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 4 ounces proscuitto, thinly sliced 1/3 cup mixed chopped herbs salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup shallots or green onions, chopped 3/4 cups mushrooms, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups rich chicken stock 1 cup dry white wine 3/4 cups fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped 3/4 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon orange zest, grated 1 drop fresh lemon juice

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, ORANGE AND FENNEL SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon orange rind, grated 2 teaspoons water 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed (1/2 lb.) 3/4 cups fennel bulb, thinly sliced 2 small oranges, * see note

BURNT ORANGES (IRISH)

Source: Citrus Greats 1 large oranges 150 sweet white wine 1 tablespoon butter 8 tablespoons sugar 300 fresh-squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons whiskey, (warmed)

BUTTER BISCUITS WITH ORANGE BUTTER

Source: Citrus Greats -Biscuit- 2 cups Flour, all purpose 4 tablespoons Sugar 4 teaspoons Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon Cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/3 cup Butter, cut into pieces 2/3 cups Milk

CABBAGE AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 1/2 lb. haricots verts (French green beans) 1 medium head red cabbage, finely shredded 1 small head Napa cabbage, finely shredded 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 1 cup rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey Salt and pepper 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup lime juice 2 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 2 cups pure olive oil

CAJUN CATFISH

Source: Citrus Greats 8 Large catfish filets 1 cup Lime/lemon juice fresh squeezed 1 1/2 tablespoons Cayenne pepper flakes 1 teaspoon Basil crushed 2 Garlic cloves finely minced 1/2 cup Chablis wine 1/4 cup Corn or peanut oil 1/2 teaspoon Dried tarragon 2 tablespoons Cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Chopped scallion greens 2 tablespoons Fresh ground black pepper

CALIFORNIA FRUIT SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 3 tablespoons pine nuts or slivered almonds 4 oranges 2 ruby or pink grapefruit 2 firm-ripe avocados 1 Large butter green or red-leaf lettuce, rinsed 1 firm-ripe papaya, sliced 2 cups red or black grapes, rinsed Poppy seed dressing Salt and pepper

CANDIED CITRUS PEEL

Source: Citrus Greats 3 cups Citrus peel, cut into strips ---- 4 To 5 medium oranges 6 Med. lemons 2 Med. to large grapefruit 12 cups Cold water 2 1/2 cups Sugar 1/2 cup Honey 1 3/4 cups Boiling water

CARROT CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE

Source: Citrus Greats Oil for greasing pan 3 cups Cake flour 2 teaspoons Baking powder 1 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Applesauce 1 cup Brown sugar 1 cup Sugar 3 Egg white Grated rind of 1 orange Juice or 1 orange 3 cups Carrots peeled and shredded 1 cup Raisins

CARROT PINEAPPLE ORANGE JUICE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 small orange, including rind, seeded and cut into pieces 1/8 small, ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into pieces 2 carrots, scrubbed clean and cut into pieces 1/4 small lemon, including rind, seeded

CHARBROILED SWORDFISH WITH CITRUS SALSA

Source: Citrus Greats 4 5-ounce swordfish steaks (center cut), grilled 1 ruby red grapefruit, peeled & sectioned 2 oranges, peeled & sectioned 2 limes, peeled & sectioned 1 lemons, peeled & sectioned 1 cup red, green, and yellow bell peppers, cut in fine strips 1 medium red onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon mint, chopped 1 ounce Tequila 1 tablespoon corn oil 1 dash salt 1 dash black pepper

CHICKEN BREAST FILLET WITH AN ORANGE-THAI SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 2 teaspoons canola oil, butter flavored Thai seasoning, (mccormick), (about 1 tsp) 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper, tri-color 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, navel orange 1 teaspoon orange rind, minced 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 cup fat-free chicken broth, low salt

CHICKEN DUMPLINGS WITH ORANGE DIPPING SAUCE ( JAPANESE )

Source: Citrus Greats 2 cups Shredded Nappa cabbage 1/2 lb. Ground chicken 1 teaspoon Ginger root, minced 1/2 teaspoon Salt Nonstick cooking spray 1/3 cup Orange marmalade 1/4 cup Minced shiitake mushrooms 1 Green onion, minced 3 tablespoons Water 30 Round wonton wrappers-3 1/2" 1 1/4 cups Chicken broth 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar

CHICKEN IN CITRUS SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons orange rind julienne-cut into 1/2" pieces 1 tablespoon grapefruit rind julienne-cut into 1/2" pieces 2 teaspoons lemon rind julienne-cut into 1/2" pieces 1 teaspoon lime rind julienne-cut into 1/2" pieces 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth 1/4 cup dry red wine 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 lbs. chicken thighs, skinned 1 teaspoon margarine 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

CHICKEN SAUTE WITH ORANGES AND AVOCADOS

Source: Citrus Greats 6 Chicken breasts halves 1 x Boned and skinned 1 x All purpose flour 3 tablespoons Butter 2 tablespoons Safflower oil 3/4 cups Orange juice 1/3 cup Dry white wine 1/3 cup Sliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons Minced parsley 1 teaspoon Finely grated orange peel 1 pn Rosemary 3 tablespoons Raspberry vinegar 2 Oranges peeled 1 x Sectioned & seeded 2 Avocados, peeled 1 x Pitted & sliced

CHICKEN, AVOCADO, ORANGE, NECTARINE SALAD W CITRUS YOGURT

Source: Citrus Greats 1 roasted 3-pound chicken 1 avocado 4 medium nectarines 2 navel oranges arugula leaves, for lining plates 2 tablespoons finely-chopped Italian parsley, for garnish === citrus yogurt dressing === 1/2 cup plain low-fat or whole milk yogurt 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 3 tablespoons safflower oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt

CHILI-ORANGE CHICKEN

Source: Citrus Greats 2 lbs. Boneless chicken thighs skinned 1 sm Onion, finely chopped 2 Cloves garlic, minced or pressed 2 teaspoons Orange peel, grated 1 tablespoon Ground dried New Mexico or California chiles 1 tablespoon Unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Ground cumin 1/3 cup Orange juice 1/4 cup Cream sherry 1 1/2 tablespoons Cornstarch blended with cold water 2 tablespoons Salt Orange slices

CHOCOLATE ORANGE FONDUE AND STEM STRAWBERRIES

Source: Citrus Greats 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons orange liqueur 8 large stem strawberries

CHOCOLATE ORANGE PEEL CAKE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Butter 1/4 cup Orange juice 1/4 cup Water 1 package Devil's food cake mix 1 cup Sour cream 1 package Instant chocolate fudge pudding mix 4 Eggs 1/2 cup Vegetable oil 1/2 cup Water 1/4 cup Coffee liqueur* 2 tablespoons Fresh grated orange peel 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon 12 ounces Chocolate chips Powdered sugar

CHRUSCIKI

Source: Citrus Greats 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 large eggs 10 egg yolks 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon orange extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 3 tablespoons whiskey, rum, brandy or cognac 1/2 cup sour cream 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour - (to 5 cups) Vegetable shortening, for deep frying Sifted confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

CITRUS CHEESECAKE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 1/2 cups Crushed coconut cookies 2 1/2 tablespoons Sugar 1/2 cup Melted butter

CITRUS AND FENNEL SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 1 1/4 lbs. fresh fennel 1 teaspoon orange rind 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 orange 2 pink grapefruit 1 purple onion 1 radicchio

CITRUS AND MINT MARINATED SEA SCALLOPS

Source: Citrus Greats 1 lb. large sea scallops 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice 3 tablespoons minced chives 3 tablespoons minced mint leaves 2 tablespoons oil Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup butter, cut into 6 pieces

CITRUS BABA

Source: Citrus Greats grapefruit julienne 1/2 cup grapefruits or orange peel, thin strips 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup fresh squeezed grapefruit or orange juice 3 tablespoons honey dough 1/3 cup warm water, (105 to 115f) 1 package active dry yeast*, * see notes 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 lightly beaten eggs, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour peeled grapefruit or orange sections fresh mint sprigs

CITRUS COMPOTE

Source: Citrus Greats 12 large blood oranges, navel oranges or tangelos, or a mixture, about 4 lb. total 1/4 cup creme de cassis or cassis syrup 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint, plus mint sprigs for garnish Zest of 1 orange, removed with a zester Pomegranate seeds for garnish (see related tip at right) (optional)

CITRUS DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE

Source: Citrus Greats 2 cups Brown sugar 1 cup Cocoa 1 1/2 cups Grapefruit juice 2 cups Sifted cake flour 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder 1 teaspoon Baking soda 1/4 cup Shortening 2 Eggs, separated

CITRUS DIPPING SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh orange juice Zest of 1 lime Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 orange 1/2 cup kafir or sheep's-milk yogurt 1/2 cup plain yogurt Coarse salt

CITRUS ICE

Source: Citrus Greats 1/4 cup granulated sugar replacement 1 cup water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 cup unsweetened orange and grapefruit juices 1/4 cup lemon juice

CITRUS MARINADE AND SALSA (FOR CHICKEN OR FISH)

Source: Citrus Greats 1/4 cup Lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dry sherry 2 tablespoons Olive oil or cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano, crushed 1/4 teaspoon Garlic salt 1 md Tomato, peeled, seeded and Chopped 1 Green onion, sliced 1/4 cup Sliced pitted ripe olives 1 tablespoon Snipped parsley 1 tablespoon Slivered almonds

CITRUS MARINATED SALMON

Source: Citrus Greats 1 1/2 cups coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground white pepper 1/2 cup sugar 1 salmon filet - (abt 2 lbs) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest 1 1/2 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest

CITRUS SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 2 romaine lettuce hearts 2 cups jarred citrus salad of orange and grapefruit sections, drained 2 tablespoons marmalade 2 tablespoons white wine or cider vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped or snipped chives

CITRUS SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Source: Citrus Greats --salad--- 1 large Asian pear 1 large orange, navel 1 large grapefruit, pink mixed greens water chestnut, slices onion, purple, sliced ginger, candied walnuts, roasted -dressing--- 2 tablespoons oil, sesame 2 tablespoons oil, walnut 4 tablespoons vinegar, raspberry 1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon sugar, brown

CITRUS SALSA

Source: Citrus Greats 1 Texas Red Grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and chopped 1 large Texas Orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped 1 medium tomato 1 cup diced green, red, and yellow bell pepper (use a mixture of all three peppers for best color contrast) 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 tablespoons chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt

CITRUS SAUCE FOR CITRUS SECTIONS

Source: Citrus Greats 2 tablespoons Cornstarch, dissolved in 1/4 cup Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Grated orange rind 1 1/3 cups Orange juice 1/2 cup Sugar 1/4 cup Orange liqueur, or to taste Grapefruit and orange sections

CITRUS TEA PUNCH WITH FRESH MINT

Source: Citrus Greats 10 cups boiling water 6 tea bags 6 cloves whole Zest of 1 lemon, removed in strips Zest of 1 orange, removed in strips 2/3 cup sugar 1 can frozen lemonade - (12 oz), thawed 2 tablespoons mint leaves 10 mint sprigs

CITRUS-AND-DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 cup water 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup dried apricot halves 1/3 cup dried tart cherries 1/4 cup golden raisins 2 cups pink grapefruit sections, (2 large) 2 cups orange sections, (3 large) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint Fresh mint sprigs, (optional)

CITRUS-CUMIN BARBECUED PORK

Source: Citrus Greats 1 boned and tied pork shoulder or butt 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 3/4 cups orange juice 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano 3/4 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth 1/4 cup dry white wine 5 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water Salt and pepper

CITRUS-PINEAPPLE SALSA

Source: Citrus Greats 1 medium red grapefruit peeled/chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 small orange, peeled/ chopped 8 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

CITRUS-ROSEMARY GRILLED TURKEY

Source: Citrus Greats 11 lbs. turkey - (to 12 lbs) Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 2 large pink grapefruit, peeled, halved (or 2 large peeled halved oranges) 3 slices fresh ginger 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled, crushed 4 rosemary sprigs 1 cup butter, melted Zest of 1 grapefruit or orange 1 slice fresh ginger

CITRUS-RUBBED WHOLE DUCK

Source: Citrus Greats 3 oranges 2 lemons 3 tablespoons coarsely-cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons salt 5 lbs. duck, whole

CITRUS-SCENTED ROAST TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 10 lbs. turkey -, (to 12 lbs), at room temperature salt, to taste freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 2 celery stalks, cut 2" lengths 1 yellow onion, quartered 1 orange, quartered 1 lemon, quartered 1 bay leaf 3 fresh parsley sprigs 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup chicken stock === for the cranberry sauce === 3 cups fresh or frozen whole cranberries 1 cup sugar grated zest and juice of 1 orange 1 cup water 1 cinnamon stick, abt 3" long, broken in half 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted, (optional)

COFFEE ORANGE FUDGE CAKE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 package German chocolate cake mix 8 ounces Sour cream 1/2 cup Cooking oil 1/2 cup Water 4 Eggs 4 ounces Chocolate fudge pudding, instant 1/4 cup Coffee liqueur 2 tablespoons Orange peel 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 12 ounces Semisweet chocolate chips Confectioners sugar optional

COLESLAW WITH ORANGE-GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Source: Coleslaw Greats Coleslaw Greats 1 cup California s, pitted 1/2 tablespoon orange zest, grated 1/2 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons white wine or cider vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 1 package pre-cut coleslaw mix, (16 oz.) or 7 cups green and red cabbage, coarsely shredded 1 cup carrot, coarsely shredded 1 cup green onion, thinly sliced

COMPOSED CITRUS SALAD

Source: Picnic Greats 3 tablespoons Kikkoman teriyaki sauce 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon honey 3/4 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root 3 large navel oranges*, peeled and segment 2 grapefruit*, peeled, segmented salad greens

COOKED CRANBERRY AND ORANGE RELISH

Source: Citrus Greats 1/2 cup Water 1/2 cup Orange juice 3/4 cups Sugar 1 bag Whole fresh cranberries - (12 oz) 1 tablespoon Grated orange rind

CRANBERRY ORANGE SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 1 md Orange 1/2 cup Raw Cranberries Sugar substitute equal to 1 T sugar 1 package Sugar free gelatine, red 3/4 cups Boiling water 1/2 cup Cold water Ice cubes

CRANBERRY RELISH

Source: Citrus Greats 3 cups fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 orange 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped fine

CRANBERRY-ORANGE BREAD

Source: Citrus Greats 2 cups sifted flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten Juice and grated zest of 1 orange 2 tablespoons butter Boiling water 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup chopped cranberries

CRANBERRY-ORANGE RELISH

Source: Citrus Greats 3/4 lbs. cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 6 oranges, peeled, sectioned 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white vinegar Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SALSA

Source: Citrus Greats 2 cups dried cranberries 3/4 cups orange juice 1 tablespoon orange zest, minced 2/3 cups pecans, toasted 4 teaspoons chile powder, red, mild

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TART

Source: Citrus Greats 1 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup butter, cut up brown sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1 egg 1/4 cup orange juice 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 cup orange marmalade 4 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TRIFLE

Source: Citrus Greats CRANBERRY SAUCE 1 (12-ounce) fresh cranberries 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice, (about 6 oranges) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water CUSTARD 1 3/4 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided 1 large egg 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract REMAINING INGREDIENTS 4 large navel oranges, (about 2 pounds) 3 (3-ounce) ladyfingers, (36) 1/2 cup reduced-calorie frozen whipped topping, (optional) 8 teaspoons toasted sliced almonds, (optional)

CUBAN STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES AND FRIED PLANTAINS

Source: Cuban Greats === PORK TENDERLOINS, CUBAN STYLE === 1 2/3 lbs. pork tenderloin - (to 2 lbs), trimmed = (average pkg weight for 2 pieces) Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling = (or vegetable oil) 1 small onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 limes, zested 1 large orange, zested 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano === CUBAN SWEET ROLLS === 8 crusty rolls = (such as Portuguese rolls, torpedo loaves or muffaletta style round rolls) 4 teaspoons sugar === PLANTAINS === 1/4 cup corn oil 4 black (ripe) plantains 1 teaspoon fine salt === RELISH FOR SANDWICHES === 6 dill pickles, chopped 1/2 cup sweet red pepper relish 2 scallions, chopped === SANDWICH FIXINS === 1 lb. shaved ham, from the deli counter 1 lb. shaved Swiss cheese, from the deli counter 4 tablespoons butter, for toasting sandwiches Frozen Mohito Slushes, (see recipe)

CUMIN-CRUSTED BEEF STEAKS WITH ORANGE-OLIVE RELISH

Source: Citrus Greats 4 boneless beef chuck eye, or chuck top blade steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds) 2 medium oranges 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (7ounces) roasted red peppers, diced 1/3 cup coarsely chopped Kalamata olives 1/3 cup diced red onion Orange slices and Kalamata olives

CUMIN-ORANGE BEANS WITH LINGUINE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 lb. fresh beans (see notes) 1 orange, rinsed 1/2 lb. dried linguine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon cumin seed 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth Salt and pepper

CURRIED SCALLOPS IN CREAM SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 8 lg Fresh scallops 1 1/4 cups Water 1 sl Lemon 1/2 Bay leaf 1 1/2 lbs. Potatoes, cut in pieces 5 tablespoons Butter Salt to taste Fresh ground pepper to taste 3 ounces Button mushrooms, sliced 2 Shallots, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Curry Powder 1/4 cup All-purpose flour 3 tablespoons Whipping cream 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley Fresh bay leaves (opt) Lemon twists (opt) Lime twists (opt) Fresh dill sprigs (opt)

DIABETIC CITRUS ICE

Source: Citrus Greats 1/4 cup granulated sugar replacement 1 cup unsweetened orange and grapefruit juices 1 cup water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup lemon juice

EASY AND ELEGANT LEMON MOUSSE

Source: Citrus Greats 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind, finely grated 1 cup whipping cream 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice

ENGLISH ORANGE MARMALADE

Source: Citrus Greats 4 Oranges 1/2 Grapefruit 1/3 Lemon Sugar

ENGLISH ORANGE TRIFLE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 package pillsbury date or cranberry, quick bread mix - trifle mixture--- 1/4 cup orange-flavored, liqueur or orange juice, up to 1/2 1 package vanilla pudding and, pie filling (not ins (3.5 oz) 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 cup whipping cream, whipped 1 jar (1 1/2 cups), orange marmalade or (12 oz) --frosting--- 1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

FIELD SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE AND SUGARED PECANS

Source: Citrus Greats Cooking spray 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 10 cups gourmet salad greens 3/4 cup Citrus Vinaigrette (see below) 2 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, (such as Craisins) CITRUS VINAIGRETTE 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, (about 1 orange) 1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced

FISH CITRUS SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats --SALAD--- 1 lb. Large Fish Fillets; such as salmon, halibut or shark White Wine 1 lg Onion, sliced and separated into rings 4 md Oranges, or 2 Grapefruit 2 md Avocados

FRESH WATERMELON WITH COOL CITRUS MASCARPONE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 medium watermelon 1 cup mascarpone cheese 1 orange, zested, segmented, juices set aside 2 lemons, zested, segmented, juices set aside 1 grapefruit, zested, segmented, juices set aside 2 tablespoons sugar

FROZEN CITRUS PIE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 cup 6 oz. lemonade concentrate 3 1/2 cups Thawed whipped topping Yellow food coloring, opt. 1 pint Vanilla ice cream, softened 1 Ready graham cracker crust

FRUIT AND RED PEAR SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Source: Tangerine Greats 1/2 cup grapefruit juice 1/4 cup tangerine juice 1 teaspoon minced shallot 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon honey mustard Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon minced chives 4 cups mixed greens 1 cored red pear, cored, and cut into 12 wedges 1 pink grapefruit, peeled, sectioned 1/2 small pomegranate seeds

FRUIT AND SHRIMP SALAD - (YAM POLAMAI)

Source: Tangerine Greats 2 cups assorted fruits sliced: apples, pears, tangerine, grapefruit, pomelo, grapes, mandarin oranges 2 tablespoons oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced one lime, juice of 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste 1/4 cup cooked shrimp 2 tablespoons toasted peanuts, chopped 1 fresh red chili, seeded, finely chopped

HALIBUT FISH TACOS WITH GUACAMOLE SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats 4 fresh halibut steak or filets -, (6 to 8 oz ea) Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Salt, to taste Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste 1 lime, juiced 3 small to medium ripe Haas avocados, pitted, and scooped from skins with a large spoon 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped 2 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle 1 heart Romaine lettuce 12 soft flour tortillas - (6" dia)

JULEKAGE (DANISH CHRISTMAS FRUIT LOAF)

Source: Citrus Greats DOUGH 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 1/3 cup almonds, chopped 1/3 cup raisins 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk 2 tablespoons candied citron, chopped 2 tablespoons candied lemon peel, chopped 2 tablespoons candied orange peel, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 package dry yeast, (about 2 1/4 teaspoo 1/2 cup warm water, (100[?] to 110[?]) 6 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Cooking spray 1 tablespoon fat-free milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 tablespoon turbinado or granulated sugar GLAZE 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons water 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

KELA KA RAITA (BANANA YOGURT RELISH)

Source: Citrus Greats 1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds, (heaping) 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/2 tablespoon minced cilantro 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger salt, to taste 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 1 large banana, (peeled), thinly sliced

MANGO PINEAPPLE GRANITA

Source: Citrus Greats 1-1/4 cup frozen mango chunks 1-1/4 cup fresh pineapple chunks, canned or frozen be used 2 cups papaya nectar, (orange juice be substituted) 1/2 cup honey, (star thistle, orange blossom or other light citrus honey) 2 large limes, juice only

MARGARITAS

Source: Citrus Greats 3 ounces tequila blanco 1 ounce Cointreau or triple sec 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1 cup coarsely cracked ice Coarse sea salt for coating rims of glasses Several lime wedges

MARINATED PRAWNS WITH TARRAGON MAYONNAISE

Source: Citrus Greats 2 lbs. medium prawns, shelled and deveined 1 orange, juice of 2 lemons, juice of 3 limes, juice of 1/2 cup olive oil, (to 1 cup) 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon

MELON-CITRUS MINGLE

Source: Citrus Greats 1 honeydew melon, halved 1 large cantaloupe, halved 10 pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 10 oranges, peeled and sectioned 4 oranges, juice of 1 pineapple, peeled and cubed 1 20 oz can pineapple chunks in juice 6 medium bananas, cut in 1/4-inch to 8 bananas 1/2 lb. bing cherries, pitted or 1 2 cherries, drained

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PANCETTA WRAPPED "CONTESSA" TIGER PRAWNS

Source: Citrus Greats 6 extra large contessa tiger prawns 6 fresh basil leaves 6 extra thin slices pancetta or bacon 2 cups loose organic mixed greens 1 bulb fresh Belgian endive 2 blood oranges (or 2 regular oranges) 1/2 cup olive oil Juice from 1/2 lemon Juice from 1/2 lime Salt and pepper

PASTA PRIMAVERA

Source: Citrus Greats 4 tablespoons salt 1/2 lb. green fettuccine 1/2 lb. regular egg fettuccine 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped purple onion 3/4 lbs. snow peas 1/3 lb. sugar snap peas 3/4 lbs. sliced prosciutto, coarsely julienned 2 ripe plum tomatoes 2 sweet red peppers, finely julienned 8 scallions, cut in 1/2" pcs. 1/2 cup chives, basil or other fresh herbs black pepper to taste 4 tablespoons raspberry vinegar 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 black olives grated zest of 1 orange, lemon or lime

ROASTED BEET AND CITRUS SALAD

Source: Citrus Greats 2 bunches beets - (abt 6) Nonstick cooking spray Salt, to taste 1 cup Creamy Cucumber Dressing, see below 4 cups shredded red cabbage 3 oranges 2 dill sprigs === CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING === 1 cucumber, peeled 1 package firm low-fat tofu - (12.3 oz) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill Nonfat milk, (optional)

SMOKED TROUT MOUSSE WITH ORANGE AND CHIVES

Source: Citrus Greats 1 1/4 cups fromage blanc or quark 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt pn of cayenne pepper 1/4 lb. smoked trout fillet, skinned and coarsely chopped Finely shredded zest of 2 oranges 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, plus 1-inch lengths for garnish 35 cracked-pepper water biscuits or cocktail-size pumpernickel bread slices

SUMMER BERRIES WITH YOGURT-CITRUS SAUCE

Source: Citrus Greats raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries green grapes butter cookie or shards of waffle cone sauce 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed 2 teaspoons lime juice, fresh squeezed 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded 1/2 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded

THAI GREEN CURRY CHICKEN WITH BASIL

Source: Citrus Greats 3 cn Unsweetened coconut milk (do not shake can) 3 Pieces galangal (Siamese Ginger) 2 tablespoons Fish sauce (nam pla) 3 tablespoons Fresh green curry paste 2 Whole chicken breasts, Boned, skinned, cut into 1-in. cubes 8 Dried or fresh kaffir lime Leaves, or fresh citrus Leaves, washed 3/4 cups Basil leaves (Thai basil or Standard green basil) 4 Green serrano chilies, Slivered 2 cups Fresh green peas, OR 8 sm Thai eggplants Chicken stock or water, if Needed Hot cooked rice

TOFU AND LEMON GRASS SOUP

Source: Citrus Greats 3 cups water 3 dried kaffir lime leaves 1 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 1 ? 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup soft tofu, cubed 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced 2 cups bok choy, chopped 3 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 lime, cut into wedges

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