RECIPE: REC: Moroccan Orange Salad

[richard-in-cincy]

Ingredients

4 large seedless navel oranges

2 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tsp Raz el Hanout (Moroccan spice blend of allspice, green cardamom, turmeric, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, mace, nutmeg, black pepper)

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Grate rind from 1 orange with a zester. Remove peel and pith from all oranges. Slice oranges into 1⁄2-inch-thick round slices; place in a small mixing bowl with zest.

2. Combine remaining ingredients in another small bowl. Pour dressing over oranges and toss carefully. Arrange orange slices on salad plates and garnish with fresh cilantro.

I'm serviing this with pumpkin-apple-cheddar soup, baked chicken, and I haven't decided the rest.

But this salad is killer!

 

[richard-in-cincy]

And serve this for dessert: REC: Candied Orange Peel

Candied Orange Peel Ingredients:


Orange peels
2 c Sugar
6 oz Orange Jell-O mix
1/4 c White corn syrup
1/4 c Water

Cover orange peelings with water.
Cook 1 hour.
Pour off water and cool.
Remove white membrane.
Cut in strips or any desired shape.
Cover with water and cook an additional hour or until tender.
Mix sugar, orange Jell-O, syrup and water in 2 quart saucepan.
Add orange peel and cook over low heat until most of liquid is absorbed. Roll in sugar and place on waxed paper to dry. Dip in bittersweet chocolate if desired.

 

[cheezz]

Sounds terrific! And where does one find 'Raz el Hanout'??

 

[meryl]

You can make your own: Rec: Raz el Hanout

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Ras-El-Hanout-101070

 

[cheezz]

Thanks Meryl!!! I'm going up to my sisters in a few weeks and we're going to try it.