Fruit
Very Berry Crumble
I like to use frozen berries for this crumble. Not only can I have it any time of year, but the juices left in the bag after thawing provide sweetness (without adding a lot of sugar) and sauce for the crumble.
Mascarpone Parfait with Citrus Salad
Sweet, tart, crunchy, and creamy, this dessert is just about perfect, and low-carb to boot! This is perfect for Sunday brunch, or as a light and refreshing ending to a heavy winter meal. Try it with blood oranges when they’re in season, or your favorite combination of citrus fruits.
Ginger-Poached Pears with Ricotta and Blueberries
This dish is so simple, yet it could be served at any elegant dinner party. It is equally good warm or cold and makes a great addition to a Sunday brunch.
Tricolor Salad with Orange and Fennel
We eat a lot of swordfish when we are in Sicily, where my mom is from. She always orders a salad of oranges and fennel or oranges and onions to accompany it. When I cook swordfish anything at home, I always have oranges in the salad, for Mama.
Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Celeriac-Parsnip Smash and Lemon-Mustard Mixed Greens
If you prefer a smoother consistency, by all means, purée the cooked celeriac and parsnips in a food processor.
Grilled Citrus Chicken with Goat Cheese Salad
I’m on a never-ending search for different ways to prepare chicken, and I have one rule: Don’t make it different by making it more complicated. This chicken dish is simple, delicious, and different. It’s particularly great if you have company coming over. It will free you up so you can actually hang out, too!