2,955 west recipes

For as far as I can remember my Aunt made this custard filled cake that has what seemed like 100's of layers. Unbelievably good.

Fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juice whisked with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and toasty hazelnut oil. Crushed fennel seeds, scallions, and a trio of fresh herbs bring brightness and depth to any salad.

Chocolate mousse cake with semisweet chocolate, orange liqueur, and whipped egg whites folded into a rich batter. Part one covers the cake layers with a thin, flaky crust.

This carrot cake well satisfied my sweet tooth without making me feel guilty. Whole wheat flour and wheat germ provided the cake with some good fibre, by replacing half amount of oil with yogurt reduced the calorie and fat, and eliminating the frosting all-together made the cake much less rich and calorie-dense. But overall it was a very moist and delicious cake indeed.

Apple praline pie layers Granny Smith apples with a spiced corn syrup filling and a brown sugar-pecan praline topping. A double-crust Southern dessert with cutout vents.

Spice-rubbed cod baked over fluffy couscous with chickpeas and pimento, seasoned with cumin, coriander, and ginger. A Moroccan-inspired fish dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Quick black bean and salmon appetizer with cumin, lime, and a kick of red pepper, scooped up with crispy baked corn tortilla chips. Diabetic-friendly and ready in 30 minutes.

Light plum or apricot tea cake made with egg whites, orange juice, and fructose instead of butter and sugar. A lower-fat fruit loaf that stays moist for days.

Lemon rice with turkey breast strips, scallions, capers, lemon zest, and fresh parsley tossed in a one-skillet meal. Bright, fresh, and on the table in 25 minutes using pre-cooked brown rice.

Tropical cheesecake with a coconut-almond crust, creamy pineapple filling, and fresh fruit on top drizzled with chocolate. A showstopping dessert worth the overnight chill.

Stir-fried beef with orange peel, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried chiles. The classic Szechuan restaurant dish with tender velveted beef, citrus perfume, and a numbing tingle on the finish.

Breaded chicken breasts simmered in a tangy orange marmalade sauce with Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and garlic. A sweet-savory citrus glaze that clings to every crispy bite.

Golden Cake, a delicate European cheesecake with a buttery almond pastry base and an airy curd cheese, lemon and cream filling, served with fresh strawberry or raspberry puree. Old-world elegance on a plate.

Americana key lime pie: a vintage chiffon-style version with gelatin, fluffy egg whites, and folded whipped cream piled into a baked shell. Cool, mousse-light, garnished with pistachios.

Light lemon mousse with fresh lemon juice and zest, set with gelatin and folded with whipped egg whites. Topped with sweetened cream and a raspberry puree.

Browned chicken bakes in a citrusy sauce of fresh orange juice, orange zest, cumin, and red pepper flakes with green bell pepper strips. Bright, zesty, and lightly spicy.