Tag Archives: comfortfoods

Chile & Citrus Glazed Quail

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients 1 cup Chile Puree 1 cup fresh Orange juice 1 tbsp. Orange Zest 3 tbsps. Honey 12 Quail Knots – provided by local Texas Quail Farms. 2 tbsps EVOO Sea Salt and Fresh cracked pepper Directions Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees on roast. Place a

Chocolate Candied Orange Peels

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients Candied Orange Peels 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream Directions Place all the chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil and immediately

Citrus + Honey Simple Syrup

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, Texas Ingredients Leftover Candied orange peel syrup 3-4 tbsps. Honey 1 cup water 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Directions Take the leftover orange syrup from candied orange peels and add honey and water. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook

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 + 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