Orange
Orange Braised Chicken Thighs with Green Olives
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Asparagus with Orange Dressing and Toasted Hazelnuts
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min
The tangy citrus and nutty flavors of the dressing make this asparagus a nice complement to the spiced chicken breast or to simply prepared fish.
Orange, Spiced Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad
Spiced cranberries top chilled orange slices for a sweet-tangy contrast in this colorful salad.
Cumin-Dusted Pork Cutlets with Citrus Pan Sauce
Serve this 10-minute entrée with black bean and rice salad from the deli. Also put out a bowl of purchased fried plantain chips or root vegetable chips. Mango sorbet drizzled with rum is a fitting finale.
Chess Pie
For some reason this delicious sweet is almost unknown today.
Beef Carpaccio with Orange-Olive Salsa and Shaved Cheese
Partially freezing the tenderloin after searing it makes slicing easier.
Curried Orange Pita Crisps
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Chocolate-Amaretti Custard with Fresh Fruit
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This Piedmont specialty is made with two of the region's best-known products: chocolate and amaretti cookies. Begin preparing the dessert a day before serving. A slightly sparkling, floral and fruity Moscato d'Asti would complement it beautifully.
Four Flowers Juice
Named for the four fruits that go into this recipe, the drink is a refreshing accompaniment to brunch at Sarabeth's restaurant in New York.
Zested Carrot Zucchini Julienne
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cumin Black Beans
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.