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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Rum and Citrus

January 21, 2018 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker soups are one of winters greatest treats. For very little effort, you get big results, with the added bonus of a house that smells deliciously of warmth and comfort. And in the middle of winter, this black bean version has a tropical, sunny profile that perks things up considerably. Add some colorful toppings and everything will seem brighter. This soup is hearty … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Rum and Citrus

Lemon Lovely Bars

March 5, 2017 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

The story I was going to write here was about the joys of bright citrus in the gray and gloomy weather of winter. A nice tale about citrus fruits being the sunshine in season during the bleak midwinter. But we've had a spring like February with 75 degree days this year and lovely sunny weather. I ate lunch on a patio. In February. I thought about putting off this post, but … [Read more...] about Lemon Lovely Bars

Sweet Citrus Sauce for Fruit

April 5, 2015 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

Serving fruit to a group of guests can present a challenge. We’ve all seen that desultory grocery store platter of chunked fruit languishing away at the lonely end of the buffet table. There’s always the carved watermelon basket with balls of melon, but that is way to much work for me. I have never been a fan of savory dressing for fruit salads – those mustard and poppy seed … [Read more...] about Sweet Citrus Sauce for Fruit

Citrus Shrimp Linguine

February 24, 2013 by The Runaway Spoon 5 Comments

    It’s winter. Generally, it’s cold and grey, though here in Memphis, the months are punctuated with weirdly frustrating days of seventy degree weather. I love winter food, but I have souped and stewed and braised myself silly and I’m ready for something lighter and fresher. This recipe started as just that. A quick whip-up with the last citrus at the bottom of … [Read more...] about Citrus Shrimp Linguine

Citrus Ricotta Cookies

April 4, 2012 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

Tender, tangy and subtly sweet. These delicious little pillows are perfect for Spring.  The ricotta makes the cookies tender and adds a little tang, and the gentle hint of citrus in these cakey cookies is enhanced by the sweet citrus glaze.  With a little work, I think you could shape the dough into an egg shape for Easter, and can of course tint the glaze. Citrus Ricotta … [Read more...] about Citrus Ricotta Cookies

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