Blood orange curd bars. Light, tangy, pink.

Homemade granola: quick, easy, and so much tastier than store-bought. Why didn’t I do this years ago?

Salsa-braised turkey breast with chile & citrus peel. Savory, spicy, citrusy, deliciously layered flavor in a simple weeknight meal.

Blood orange black bean blini: not just fun to say!

Roasted summer vegetables: an easy basic that will fuel your meals all week long.

Meyer lemon Mandarin orange marmalade. A little bit of sunshine for your post-Superbowl Monday.

Honeyed grapefruit jamalade: a kinder, gentler marmalade, with chunks of whole fruit and a Muppet-hair texture sure to bring a smile.

Mini free form muffins, hearty with whole wheat and stuffed with linguica and sharp cheddar. Perfect finger food for a football game!

Swimming in citrus this season? This post offers dozens of ideas for using the peel, from salt & sugar, to liquor & homemade cleanser.

Grapefruit guajillo marmalade: Rio red grapefruit, smoky guajillo chile, sugar and time. Your toast will thank you.

A hearty pumpkin & chickpea soup with a bit of African flair. Simple, nutritious, delicious: perfect weeknight dinner fare.

Brazilian feijoada, a hearty pork, sausage and black bean stew to warm up those grey winter Sundays.

Flaky, cheesy, buttery pastry wrapped around a savory chicken pot pie filling. Why didn’t I do this years ago?

An easy dry-brining method with orange, sage and bay makes for a fabulous Thanksgiving turkey.

Roasted butternut squash with red pepper & rosemary. An old Gourmet recipe that is perfect, just the way it is.

Homemade ketchup: your fries will thank you.

Classic chicken & sausage gumbo: it’s a long time coming, but so worth it. Carpe gumbo.

A spicy & smoky Mexican-flavored soup with grilled corn, corn cob stock and smoked chicken. Simply delicious.

Zucchini & chard gratin, richly flavored with bacon, onion, garlic, herbs and cheese. This week’s answer to garden zucchini overload.

Cole slaw without mayo, but with zesty lime, cherry tomatoes and crunchy peanuts. Where have you been all my life?

Quick & easy 10-minute sour cherry jam.

For when a barage of lettuce rolls out of the garden or CSA: lettuce soup.