This is a unique and delicious way to prepare citrus! The full recipe and more photos are in my Better Homes and Gardens post today. Enjoy!
Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon and Sugar
There is so much citrus in California right now! This is a fun twist on your average half of grapefruit for breakfast. I love how the cinnamony-sugar coating gets caramelized under the broiler. Dig in with a spoon while it’s warm!
What’s your favorite way to eat grapefruit?
By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
Citrus Salad
It was so fun to share this dish on A Cup of Jo last week and I’m excited to share it with you now! It’s one of the prettiest, simplest salads I know. You wouldn’t necessarily think red onion goes with citrus but it does! They really compliment each other, in my opinion- especially with the herbs and some sea salt. The citrus juices combine with the olive oil naturally on the plate to make a lovely dressing. Enjoy!
Photos, recipe and artwork by Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
Beet, Onion and Eggplant Stack
This is a fun way to present roasted vegetables and it’s super easy! Just try to find eggplant, beets and onions that are approx the same size around, so the circles match up when stacked. Use a generous amount of olive oil when roasting, plus salt and pepper to taste. You may need to take the eggplant out of the oven a little early (it cooks faster than the other 2). Top each stack with a heaping spoonful of pesto. The recipe above serves about 4 people and works warm or at room temperature.
By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
Oscar Party Popcorn
If you’re having an Oscar Party this weekend and want to make something quick and tasty, spice up some popcorn with this simple recipe. Just put all the ingredients in a big plastic produce bag and shake-em-up! I made another batch using my homemade Garlic Herb Salt. This Smitten Kitchen Spicy Caramel Popcorn Recipe also looks delish!
A couple other appetizer ideas:
Asparagus tart - with brie on a store-bought puff pastry. Soooo simple (and impressive!)
Zatar Flat Bread - pizza dough dusted with Middle Eastern spices and dipped in greek yogurt
Stuffed Sweet Peppers - with a filling of pesto and avocado
Can’t wait to get my red carpet viewing on…May the best picture win!
