993 west recipes

Chilled mango buttermilk soup pureed with orange juice and zest, served cold with diced mango, scallions, and sour cream. A no-cook summer soup that chills overnight.

A traditional British chutney made with fresh or dried apricots, onions, raisins, and walnuts, simmered with spices and vinegar until thick and jammy.

Penne pasta with a blended tuna-walnut pesto sauce, lemon zest, fresh basil, and parsley. A quick no-cook sauce made in the food processor and tossed with hot pasta in 30 minutes.

Orange and jicama salad with sliced avocado over mixed greens, dressed with a tangy orange-lemon vinaigrette. A bright, crisp, Mexican-inspired side salad for tacos or grilled fish.

Lemon zucchini cookies with walnuts and a tangy lemon glaze drizzled on warm. A soft, cake-like drop cookie that sneaks garden zucchini into a bright, citrusy treat.

Coconut fluff peaches with a cloud of meringue-like topping made from beaten egg white, coconut syrup, and lemon zest, heaped into peach halves. A light, retro dessert.

Quince and cranberry compote slow-cooked with cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and orange zest. The quince turns deep pink after two hours and gets balanced with balsamic vinegar.

Kiwi fruit gelato made without an ice cream machine, using a simple syrup, fresh kiwi puree, and lemon. Bright green, tangy, and dairy-free.

Mulled summer fruits in Chenin Blanc, a make-ahead dessert of peaches, berries, and apricots soaked in spiced white wine syrup. Served chilled with sorbet or whipped cream.

Marinated asparagus steams fresh spears, then chills them in a bright orange and lemon vinaigrette with cayenne. A make-ahead spring side dish with citrusy tang and a hint of warmth.

Silky chilled fennel soup, fennel simmered with shallots and garlic, pureed with lemon and dill, then blended with cool yogurt. A light, tangy, anise-kissed soup served cold as a refreshing starter.

Golden color and rich flavor is achieved by the caramelization of the sugar, and the addition of orange rind.

Chilled two-tone melon soup with cantaloupe and honeydew poured side by side for a striking orange-and-green presentation. A refreshing no-cook summer appetizer with sherry, citrus, and fresh mint.

Homemade ginger salad dressing blended with fresh ginger, lemon zest, tomato paste, and white vinegar. A bold, Japanese steakhouse-style dressing made in your blender in 2 minutes.

Grilled swordfish steaks marinated in lemon zest, fresh rosemary, and crushed garlic with extra-virgin olive oil. Finished with briny capers and lemon wedges for a bright Mediterranean main course.

Whole wild goose roasted low and slow, basted with an orange-tarragon glaze made with currant jelly and port wine. Carved tableside with a glossy citrus sauce.