Soufflé omelet with Robiola and sautéed ramps

Ramps are one of spring’s most wonderful rewards—indeed, these wild leeks are some of the first shoots to poke out of the ground after winter’s thaw. The whimsical little vegetables resemble scallions, but with wide, flat leaves…their flavor, however, doesn’t resemble that of any other member of the onion family. Ramps can best be described as a cross between green onions and garlic, but there’s a wildness to them that’s hard to pin down.

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Blood orange Mimosa

March 22, 2013

Blood orange Mimosa

When cutting into a blood orange, you wonder how a citrus fruit got to be so colorful. The fruit’s crimson hue is so deep that it looks almost too beautiful to eat! Thankfully, the blood orange delivers as much excitement to the taste buds as it does to the eye – its juicy flesh is sweeter and less acidic than a regular orange.

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Cinnamon French toast with blood orange syrup

French toast is one of those comfort foods that’s always hard to pass up, but when it’s made with Challah or buttery brioche, resistance becomes utterly futile.

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Infused limeade with fresh mint

Here’s a drink that’ll charm children as well as adults! This refreshing, not-too-sweet, effervescent concoction has all the elements of a delicious limeade, but it’s sweetened with maple syrup (instead of sugar) and infused with lime zest and fresh mint.

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Citrus lassi with fresh mint and crushed anise seeds

Packed with immune-boosting vitamin C and loaded with vibrant flavors, this citrus lassi is incredibly refreshing. It’s also lighter than most lassis (or smoothies) – a perfect treat for breakfast, or something to enjoy anytime you might need a pick-me up.

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