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Caribbean Sorrel Tea

Caribbean Sorrel Tea

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
490 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sorrel, ginger, dried orange zest, and clove in a bowl.
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle; pour over sorrel mixture. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let mixture steep at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Strain sorrel mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher; discard solids. Serve over ice.

By Rabbi Ryan

Saints and Strangers Cocktail

Saints and Strangers Cocktail

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place vodka, grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice, vermouth, cream of balsamic, cranberry juice, and peppercorns in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake well; strain into a martini glass. Sprinkle with orange zest.

By cheesemite

Sarah's Citrus Spritzer

Sarah's Citrus Spritzer

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring sugar, water, lemon zest, orange zest, and basil to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and allow simple syrup to cool, 15 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour lemon juice and orange juice into a high-speed blender (such as a Vitamix®). Add strawberries and simple syrup. Blend on low speed (1), then slowly increase speed to high (10) and blend until pureed, about 45 seconds.
  3. 3 For each drink, fill an old fashioned glass with ice. Pour 1/4 cup strawberry puree over top and fill with seltzer water.

By thedailygourmet

Watermelon Margarita

Watermelon Margarita

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make a simple syrup: Bring 1/2 cup sugar, water, and orange zest in a small saucepan to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.
  2. 2 Place watermelon in a blender or food processor; blend until pureed.
  3. 3 Stir watermelon puree into a large pitcher with prepared simple syrup, tequila, and lime juice.
  4. 4 Place a small amount of salt or sugar into a saucer. Rub edge of margarita glasses with a lime wedge to moisten. Lightly dip the rim of the glass into the saucer to rim the glass; tap off excess salt or sugar.
  5. 5 Fill rimmed glasses with crushed ice; pour margarita mixture into glasses and garnish with lime wedges to serve.

By RainbowJewels

Hot Cinnamon Apple Brandy Cider

Hot Cinnamon Apple Brandy Cider

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine apple cider, apple brandy, ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat; simmer until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour apple cider mixture into heat-proof mugs. Twist orange zest strips between fingers to release essential oils; drop 1 into each mug. Add 1 cinnamon stick to each mug.

By Culinary Envy

Lithuanian Krupnikas

Lithuanian Krupnikas

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
20220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crack cardamom seeds and nutmeg with a heavy skillet on a cutting board. Toss them into a saucepan; add caraway seed, cloves, allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, saffron, ginger, turmeric, orange zest and lemon zest. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. Strain out spices and set liquid aside.
  2. 2 Pour honey into a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam from the top. Stir in strained liquid and vanilla. Remove from heat and place far from the stove to avoid flare-ups when adding grain alcohol. Slowly stir in grain alcohol. Place the pot back onto the burner over low heat and cover. Heat through, being careful not to boil or even simmer. Remove from heat and let stand overnight with the lid on.
  3. 3 The following day, pour liquid into sterile bottles, seal, and allow to settle for 2 weeks. The longer you let it sit, the clearer it will become and the better it tastes. Serve warm.

By JOENAUJOKAS

Poires Au Vin Rouge (Pears in Red Wine)

Poires Au Vin Rouge (Pears in Red Wine)

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
300 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel pears and remove the cores from the bottom, leaving the stems intact; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine red wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, fennel seed, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a large saucepan and bring to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add pears, return to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium-low; continue simmering until tender, about 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove pears from wine syrup to a rimmed dish; cover the dish and refrigerate until pears are cold. Strain syrup through a mesh sieve into a medium pot and discard spices. Simmer syrup over medium heat until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Refrigerate syrup until cold.
  4. 4 Pour cold syrup over pears. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

By Shay

Duck à l'Orange

Duck à l'Orange

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Score duck skin almost all the way through the skin and fat each way on the diagonal in a crosshatch pattern. Generously season with salt and rub salt into each breast. Let rest, skin-side up, at room temperature, for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk chicken broth, orange liqueur, sherry vinegar, orange marmalade, orange zest, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Pat duck breasts dry with paper towels. Re-season skin-side of duck breasts with salt.
  5. 5 Heat duck fat in a heavy skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Place duck, skin side down, in the skillet and cook until fat renders and skin is crisp, about 6 minutes.
  6. 6 Flip duck breasts and cook until they start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 4 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer breasts to a plate to rest. Pour any rendered duck fat into a glass jar.
  7. 7 Return skillet to medium heat and whisk flour into pan; cook and stir until flour is completely incorporated, about 1 minute. Pour orange mixture into skillet; bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens and is reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. When orange mixture stops bubbling, add butter; stir until butter is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce, about 1 minute. Season with salt to taste.
  8. 8 Slice duck breasts across the grain, arrange on a plate, and spoon orange sauce over the top. Garnish with thin strips of orange zest.
  9. 9 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich

Grand Marnier Soufflé

Grand Marnier Soufflé

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the insides of two (8-ounce) ramekins with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Melt 5 teaspoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir flour in hot butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and cook, stirring continuously, until smooth and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in orange liqueur and zest. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  3. 3 Whisk egg whites in a second large bowl until frothy. Slowly add 2 tablespoons sugar and whisk until combined. Add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and continue to whisk until meringue holds its shape and is thick but not stiff.
  4. 4 Fold 1/2 of the meringue into egg yolk mixture until combined. Gently fold in remaining meringue until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared ramekins, leaving 1/4-inch space at the top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until risen and browned, about 16 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Blueberry Buttermilk Clafoutis

Blueberry Buttermilk Clafoutis

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. 2 Place a layer of blueberries into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and sugar in a large bowl. Add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture and stir until batter is smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and orange zest. Carefully pour over blueberries in the baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with a thin layer of brown sugar. Return to the oven and bake until sugar is lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

By nch

Crêpes Suzette

Crêpes Suzette

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the crêpes, combine milk, water, eggs, sugar, and salt in a blender; blend on medium speed until smooth, about 10 seconds. Add flour and blend until smooth, about 5 more seconds. Add 2 tablespoons of the melted butter and orange zest; pulse until incorporated, about 3 (1-second) pulses. Cover blender and place in refrigerator; let rest for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove crêpe batter from fridge. Heat a small (6-inch) nonstick skillet or crêpe pan over medium. Add 1/2 teaspoon of the melted butter and swirl to coat skillet. Add 2 tablespoons batter and swirl to coat bottom of skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until the bottom is lightly golden, and the top is still a little moist, about 1 minute. Swirl skillet to loosen crêpe and gently flip with a spatula and your fingers. Cook until golden, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter and batter.
  3. 3 To make orange sauce, combine orange juice, white sugar, and orange zest in a small skillet over medium. Cook, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved and the liquid starts to bubble, 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually add the butter, piece by piece, stirring constantly, until it is melted and fully incorporated, about 2 minutes. Let sauce come back up to a simmer and let simmer until slightly syrupy, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in orange liqueur and salt. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Fold each crêpe in half, then half again to make a triangle. Dip the folded crêpes into the hot orange sauce. Place on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining crêpes, overlapping each crêpe so they are facing the same direction.
  5. 5 To serve, pour orange liqueur into the skillet with the remaining orange sauce and place over medium-high. If it does not ignite automatically, use a long-stemmed lighter and carefully set the liqueur on fire. Let it burn for about 30 seconds. Pour the flaming liqueur over the crêpes on the platter and serve immediately with ice cream.

By TheOtherJuliaGulia

Sweet Braided Easter Bread

Sweet Braided Easter Bread

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, oil, salt, orange extract, 2 room temperature eggs, sugar, orange zest, 4 cups flour, and yeast in a bread machine, in that order. Set to Dough cycle and start the machine; be sure to peek inside while dough is mixing and add additional flour as needed to create a soft, but not wet, dough.
  2. 2 Transfer dough to an oiled bowl and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a rapid simmer, add 4 whole eggs, and simmer for 6 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool quickly.
  4. 4 Punch risen dough down and turn onto a floured surface. Divide into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece to form a 12-inch-long rope, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Braid pieces together, pinching the ends. Loop into a circle, pinch the ends to close, and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Remove eggs from the bowl of ice water, dry, and arrange evenly atop the braid. Push in gently, about 1/3 of the way down. Cover and let rise again, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  6. 6 Whisk together remaining room temperature egg, 2 tablespoons water, and anise extract in a small bowl until well combined. Brush braid with egg wash, avoiding boiled eggs; otherwise, while baking, they will have cooked wash on them and won't dye nicely.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven, switching between another parchment-lined baking sheet every 10 minutes throughout baking time to prevent the bottom from getting too dark, until browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool thoroughly, 20 to 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Paint eggs on bread with liquid food dye. Be careful not to drip dye onto bread. Let dry for about 10 minutes. Brush bread with anisette liqueur and let dry before serving, about 5 minutes more.

By Sandi

Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan; add onions, leeks, chopped tomatoes, and garlic. Cook and stir over low heat until vegetables have softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in fennel, thyme, bay leaf, and orange zest. Add mussels, shrimp, and boiling water; stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Increase the heat to high, and boil for about 3 minutes to allow the oil and water to combine.
  4. 4 Add seabass and reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking until fish is opaque and tender, but still firm, about 12 to 15 minutes. Fish should not be falling apart.
  5. 5 Taste the bouillabaisse and adjust the seasoning. Stir in saffron, and then pour soup into a warmed tureen or soup dishes. Serve immediately.

By Mary Young

Duck Rillettes

Duck Rillettes

5.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
305 min
Total
2585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a 9x13-baking dish with two pieces of aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Make the spice rub: Stir kosher salt, pepper, and thyme together in a small bowl. Make the seasoning mix: Mix garlic, thyme sprigs, garlic, ginger, and bay leaves together in another bowl.
  3. 3 Season duck all over, both inside and out, with about 2/3 of the spice rub. Fill the cavity with all of the seasoning mix. Place duck, breast-side up, into the prepared baking dish and season with remaining spice rub. Wrap duck tightly in aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until meat pulls away from the bones, 5 to 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool duck with its accumulated juices, wrapped in aluminum foil, to room temperature, about 1 hour. Chill in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
  5. 5 Pick meat from the bones and place into a bowl.
  6. 6 Spoon all accumulated juices in the foil into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Cook until hot throughout, about 5 minutes. Strain juices through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. Let fat and stock separate, then transfer fat from the top to another bowl.
  7. 7 Mash duck meat, 3 tablespoons duck fat, 2 tablespoons duck stock, butter, brandy, parsley, chives, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Transfer to to a sealable container, press down, and drizzle a little duck fat over the top. Sprinkle thyme leaves, more black pepper, and orange zest over the top. Seal the container and refrigerate for the flavors to blend, 1 to 3 days.

By John Mitzewich

Orange Soy Sauce Reduction

Orange Soy Sauce Reduction

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring orange juice, soy sauce, chicken stock, and orange zest to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce has reduced to half of its original volume, about 30 minutes.

By Chef HamDog

Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce

Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cranberries, grated orange rind, cinnamon, orange juice, brown sugar and enough water to cover cranberries in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Immediately turn heat down and simmer for about 1 hour or until the sauce has thickened. Taste for sweetness and adjust with additional sugar if necessary. You can not overcook, so continue cooking until you have a good thick consistency. Let mixture cool a bit then refrigerate in a covered container.

By Barbara Yoder

Orange Sponge Cake

Orange Sponge Cake

3.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch round pan.
  2. 2 Separate the eggs while cold, then bring to room temperature.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks, sugar and grated orange rind until light and fluffy. Mix flour and baking powder together. Alternately add flour mixture and orange juice to the egg yolk mixture.
  4. 4 In a separate large CLEAN bowl, with a CLEAN whisk or beaters, beat egg whites to stiff peaks, and fold into batter.
  5. 5 Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes.

By Jackie Lim

Strawberry Cream Parfaits with Coconut Macaroons

Strawberry Cream Parfaits with Coconut Macaroons

5.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix strawberries and 6 Tbs. of the sugar in a bowl; let stand until berries release their liquid, 30 to 60 minutes.
  2. 2 When ready to assemble dessert, beat cream and orange zest to soft peaks, gradually adding remaining 1 1/2 Tbs. sugar.
  3. 3 Pour 6 Tbs. of the strawberry juice that has collected in the bowl over the crumbled macaroons. Toss to coat.
  4. 4 To assemble, choose six goblets that hold at least 12 ounces; in each, make two layers in the following order: scant 1/4 cup macaroons, scant 1/4 cup whipped cream, 1/4 cup strawberries. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Tequila and Orange Cranberry Sauce

Tequila and Orange Cranberry Sauce

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring orange juice, tequila, and orange zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cranberries, sugar, and salt; simmer until a jam-like sauce forms, about 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Blend sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Let cool; sauce will continue to thicken naturally.

By Fioa

Cranberry Burgundy Glaze

Cranberry Burgundy Glaze

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 If making a ham, score the ham, and stud with the whole cloves. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberry sauce, orange zest, brown sugar, red wine, and mustard. Stir to blend. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and set aside. If using the sauce for turkey, mix the whole cloves into the sauce while cooking.
  2. 2 To glaze meat, use half of the glaze before roasting, and use the remaining to baste during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

By SWIZZLESTICKS

Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Add cinnamon stick and select Saute function; cook until sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick.
  3. 3 Blend sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Let cool; sauce will continue to thicken naturally.

By Fioa

Brandied Orange and Cranberry Sauce

Brandied Orange and Cranberry Sauce

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect four 1/2-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until cranberry sauce is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine water and orange zest in a small pan over medium heat; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving all zest and 1/3 cup liquid.
  3. 3 Return zest and reserved liquid to the pan; add sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Add cranberries. Increase the heat to medium-high and boil until cranberries have popped and a small spoonful of sauce sets on a cold plate, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from the heat and stir in brandy. Pour into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Cool to room temperature, then seal and store in the refrigerator.

By Claudia

Orange-Cinnamon Pork Sirloin Roast

Orange-Cinnamon Pork Sirloin Roast

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine olive oil, orange zest, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, and pepper in a small bowl; mix to form a paste.
  3. 3 Apply paste to the top and sides of the roast. Feel free to apply all around the roast if desired. Place pork in a roasting pan.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 40 to 50 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and tent with foil. Allow to rest at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

By Steve Ciavarro