Citrus And Olive Oil Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Seal, and shake until well blended. Use to brush onto chicken or fish when cooking, and set aside some for serving with the meal. Shake or stir before using, as the oil will separate.

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• Use a peeler to remove the peel of both the lemon and orange. Try to press gently with the peeler, so that you remove only the rind and avoid peeling off the white pith.
• Put the citrus peels and olive oil in small saucepot. Heat over low heat for about 3 minutes, until the peels soften and bubble but do not curl. Set aside to cool and steep, about 3 hours.
• Remove the peels from the oil. Using a funnel, pour the flavored oil into a spouted cruet. Store in the refrigerator. This oil can be used to make vinaigrettes, pastas, sauces, etc.

Steps:

• Using a thin and sharp knife, cut the stem and flower ends crosswise off the oranges and lemons.
• Keep an orange with one flat side down on the cutting board.
• Work from top to down, cutting the skin and white pith in the strips off the flesh so that the flesh of the orange is intact.
• Hold this peeled orange now over a bowl.
• Cut along each side of the membrane to remove the sections.
• Place these removed sections in a bowl.
• Squeeze the membrane to extract any juice and then discard it.
• Likewise, repeat this process with the remaining oranges and lemons.
• Sprinkle salt lightly over them.
• Then, sprinkle some white pepper.
• Stir in olive oil and toss lightly.
• Keep aside until serving time.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups of the sugar and the water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the sugar has dissolved, add the oranges and lemon. Make sure there's enough liquid to cover at least two-thirds of the fruit-if needed, add a little more water and an equal amount of sugar directly to the pan (you don't need to dissolve it separately). Cover the pan and lower the heat to maintain a very gentle simmer. Cook, turning the fruit occasionally, until the fruit is very soft and easily pierced with a skewer, about 40 minutes. Carefully transfer the fruit to a plate and let cool enough to handle (save the syrup for another use-see Tip for ideas).
• While the fruit is cooking, put the almonds in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
• Oil a 9-inch springform cake pan (or a regular 9-inch-round by 3-inch-tall cake pan) and line the bottom with parchment. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°F.
• Cut the fruit into quarters and remove and discard any seeds or large pieces of membrane. Put the fruit in the food processor (you don't need to wash the bowl first). Pulse, scraping down the sides as needed, until the fruit is pureed and fairly smooth-a few small lumps are okay.
• Put the eggs and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until lightened in color and foamy, about 2 minutes. With the motor running, gradually add the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and continue to beat until very thick and creamy white, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Reduce the speed to medium, and with the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil.
• Add the pureed fruit and continue to mix until blended, about 30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the stand and gently fold in about a third of the flour mixture. When incorporated, add the rest of the flour mixture and fold until smooth.
• Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until the cake is dark golden brown and springs back after a light touch, about 1 hour 10 minutes. (Resist the urge to use a toothpick to determine doneness; it will cause the cake to sink in the center.)
• Let cool in the pan for 25 minutes and then run a knife around the perimeter. Turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
• This cake is even better the next day, and keeps for up to 5 days at room temperature.
• TIP
• It's a shame to waste the poaching syrup with its lovely flavor of orange and lemon. It will last nearly indefinitely in the refrigerator. Mix a couple of spoonfuls with seltzer water to make an Italian soda, or use in your favorite cocktail recipe (it goes especially well with bourbon and gin).
• NOTE
• To toast the almonds, spread them on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake in a 350°F oven until light to medium-golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. You can also use an equal weight of whole or slivered almonds, but they won't grind to as fine a consistency as the sliced.

Steps:

• Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic cloves, Kalamata olives and cherry tomatoes.
• Cook pasta and reserve 1/4 cup (60mL) pasta water.
• Drain and toss pasta with olive oil mixture and reserved pasta water.
• Toss with basil and Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a tight-lidded jar and shake to combine. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Steps:

• Prepare vegetable per your method of choice and put aside after preparation. Meanwhile in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Then stir in the olives, lemon juice and capers and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over vegetables, season with pepper; toss well to coat.
• Lime juice can be substituted for lemon juice for a different take on the same theme.
• Nutritional information: Per serving, 43 calories, 28 calories from fat (with no trans-fats or significant saturated fat.) 2mg cholesterol, 3 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams protein, i gram fiber, 67 milligrams sodium.