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Candied Orange Peels

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 4 Navel Oranges – cleaned and 1/4 inch cut off the top and bottom 3 cups water 4 cups sugar – divided Directions Peel the oranges vertically about 1-2 inches wide and 3-4 inches long (try to remove most of the white pith underneath). Bring

Citrus + Beet Salad

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 2 Navel Oranges 3 Beets (cleaned, boiled, peeled and quartered) 4 cups Arugula 1/2 cup toasted Walnuts 4-5 tbsps. Feta cheese crumbles EVOO – to dress Aged Balsamic Vinegar – purchase at Con’ Olio here in Austin Sea Salt and fresh cracked Pepper – to

Citrus + Gorgonzola Dates

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients 10 Medjool Dates (cut in half and pitted) 2-3 ounces of Gorgonzola Dolce 20 Smoked and Salted Almonds 1 Orange (Zest only) 2-3 tbsps. Orange Blossom Honey Parsley – leaves for garnish Directions Cut the dates in half lengthwise and remove the seed. Take a

Chicken & Chorizo Paella

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients 8 Boneless Chicken Thighs – excess fat removed 4 Tbsps. – EVOO Coarse Salt & Pepper 1 tbsp. Pimenton – Spanish smoked Paprika 1 Link Spanish Chorizo Embutido (cured Spanish Pork) – sliced ¼ inch thin (buy at Central Market) 1 Red onion – minced

Vegetarian Skillet

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients 2 tbsps. EVOO 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter 2 small Red onions – peeled and thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves – peeled and minced Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper – To taste 1 cup Basmati Rice 2 tbsps. Bijol Seasoning (Mixture of Annatto, Cumin and