573 west recipes

Linzer thumbprint cookies with ground almonds, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and cherry jam centers. An Austrian-inspired butter cookie with a tender, nutty crumb.

Orange butter cakes are petite tartlet-tin cakes perfumed with Grand Marnier and candied orange peel, then dipped in orange liqueur glaze. Elegant 36-cake batch for gifts or a holiday tray.

Bread machine cranberry cinnamon bread: tangy fresh or frozen cranberries folded into a soft white loaf with lemon zest and warm cinnamon. Set-and-forget loaf for fall and holiday brunch.

New England scones with bright orange zest, sweet currants, and whole wheat flour, finished with a powdered-sugar icing drizzle. Yankee-style scones with bakery-bright flavor.

Potato soup with lemons: a bright, golden purée flavored with lemon zest, ginger, and slow-simmered onion. A naturally creamy potato soup with zero dairy.

Bread machine craisin nut bread with whole wheat flour, walnuts, dried cranberries, and a hint of orange zest. Just load the ingredients, press start, and let the machine do the work.

Sour cream blueberry brunch cake with poppy seeds, lemon zest, a cinnamon-blueberry filling, and powdered sugar glaze. Baked in a springform pan for easy serving.

Orange-Banana Bundt Cake with fresh orange zest, mashed bananas, sour cream, and a coconut-lined pan for a tropical twist on banana cake. Food processor method.

Pan-seared chicken breasts with sautéed leeks, bright lime zest, and sundried tomatoes served over tender zucchini spaghetti. An elegant low-carb dinner that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Deep-dish apple pie bursting with cinnamon-spiced fruit and plump raisins under a golden, flaky crust. Warm, comforting dessert with hints of lemon and nutmeg.

Quick wok-tossed beef with bright lemon, crisp snow peas, and mushrooms in a silky ginger sauce. This 30-minute stir-fry beats takeout with fresh citrus zing over rice.

Banana pie topped with a crunchy macadamia nut streusel.

Raisin Puree is the basis for the dough of this rich-tasting, chewy bar. The combination of orange and chocolate is a classic favorite. We considered cutting the amount of chocolate in the recipe, thereby cut ting the fat, but in the end we agreed that the extra richness is worth the extra grams of fat.

Orange chocolate tea bread with Grand Marnier, walnuts, and chocolate chunks baked into a buttery loaf, topped with a melted chocolate-orange liqueur glaze. Rich and elegant.

Soft drop cookies made with mashed cooked carrots and shredded coconut, topped with a bright orange butter icing. Makes 4 dozen, great for holiday cookie trays and bake sales.

Warm blueberry cake with lemon zest, served straight from a springform pan with boozy whipped cream. Tender crumb bursting with juicy berries in every slice.