Roasted Rhubarb

This rosy-colored roasted dish makes for an excellent dessert, especially served with vanilla ice cream!

Ingredients:
14 ounces rhubarb
1 blood or Navel orange (or 1 Meyer lemon)
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons Demerara sugar

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 300°. Cut the rhubarb into 2 to 2 ½ -inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Finely grate the zest of half the orange over rhubarb, then squeeze the juice of the whole orange into the bowl. Add the vanilla and sugar and stir to combine.

2. Pour the rhubarb into a baking dish and arrange the pieces so that they lie flat. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with crème fraîche.

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Charred Spring Onion Gremolata

This smoky sauce is wonderful slathered on toasted bread.

Ingredients:
3-4 spring onions
3 small lemons
2 garlic cloves, skins on
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Method:
1. Cut off the roots of the onions, and trim about an inch off their greens. Cut the lemons into thin slices, reserving the ends for another use. Toss the scallions, lemon slices, and garlic with the oil, salt and pepper.

2. Grill until charred on all sides, being careful not to burn the garlic. Let cool in a bowl.

3. Peel the garlic and mince. Finely chop the lemons and onions. Mix everything together with the parsley. Add salt if desired.

Cara Cara Orange Compote

Tart, sweet and lively with bright citrus flavor, this compote is excellent spooned over French toast!

Ingredients:
2 Cara Cara oranges, peeled and separated, pith removed
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brandy

Method:
1. In a small, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, combine orange sections, sugar, and brandy. Using the back of a wooden spoon, mash oranges as they heat up to release juices. Stir until sugar dissolves.

2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Lemon & Dill Buttermilk Dressing

Drizzle this light and creamy dressing over your favorite salad greens, or serve with fresh veggies as a dip!

Ingredients:
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup Greek yogurt
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons freshly-chopped dill
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Method:
1. Combine buttermilk, Greek yogurt, lemon zest and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk together until smooth. Stir in the chopped fresh dill and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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