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Fresh citrus is a stalwart companion to many of my recipes, from sweet to savory, from spice blends to cocktails, and from Mexican to Italian.

Italian Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Cake Drizzled with Orange Glaze

This Southern Italian olive oil cake recipe is enhanced with fresh oranges, Grand Marnier, and cardamom spice. Easy to make in one bowl with a whisk, this cake is not-too-sweet, and very aromatic. It is enjoyed by Italians for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or as a dessert. I especially love it during Easter week as …

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Chocoflan (Impossible Cake) Recipe + Tips for Success

I wanted to make this remarkable cake for a fiesta party, but the first two attempts were total failures. The third time around was perfection and raves from the friends and family on the both the taste and the presentation. Learn from my mistakes below and get your layered, sweet Impossible Chocoflan to turn out …

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Spicy Mexican Fruit Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing

This fresh fruit salad made with crunchy jicama, tropical sweet mangoes, and cool cucumbers is enhanced with a ginger lime dressing and sprinkled with chile-lime salt for a finish. A riff on the popular Mexican street food sold in cups. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients and Substitutions | The Perfect Mexican Dressing | More Summer …

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