The history of onion soups can be traced back to Roman times. Onions were originally known as food for the common folk because they are easy to grow in large quantities. One of the most prominent modern onion soups originated in Paris during the 17th century. The exact inventor of this modern French dish is unclear and many have claimed to be the original creator. The soup became more popular during the 1960’s, when French cuisine gained popularity in the United States. The dish is surprisingly easy to make but takes several hours of slow cooking to come out just…
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Sambal-Orange Vinaigrette Recipe
Recipe Type: Dips and CondimentsContinue ReadingThere are different ways to savor and enjoy the sweet, tart and juicy flavor of oranges. You can eat them fresh out of hand, toss them in a salad, use them to season meat or add them as ingredients when making cakes and pastries. You can even make orange jam, jellies, juice and smoothies. One more way to enjoy oranges is to use them as an ingredient when making vinaigrette! Sambal is a chili sauce or paste, a cuisine native to Indonesia, typically made using a mixture of various chili peppers combined with shrimp paste, ginger, garlic, scallion, shallot, palm…
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Tropical Cobb Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: Snacks and SidesContinue ReadingCobb Salad is a spring favorite and is a great way to combine hearty ingredients with a delicious salad. This version blends the tropical goodness of Pittman & Davis mangoes with a refreshing dressing to give this traditional dish a tropical twist. This Tropical Cobb Salad is a meal in itself. Try it today. Ingredients 7 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 garlic cloves crushed 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into ¾” pieces kosher salt 1 Tbsp curry powder 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 6 cups green lettuce 2 ripe avocados sliced 2 Pittman & Davis mangoes peeled and…
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Mango Lemonade Recipe
Recipe Type: Drinks and CocktailsContinue ReadingLemonade is easy to make and always a refreshing treat. The tropical flavors of Pittman & Davis mangoes add a touch of sweetness to this popular drink. This recipe makes about 4 servings, and can be easily increased for more guests. Make some the next time you want a deliciously different lemonade that everyone will love. Ingredients 2 cups Pittman & Davis mango, peeled and chopped ½ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp lime juice ¾ cup sugar (or honey) 2 cups water (divided) fresh mint leaves (optional) Preparation Dissolve sugar (or honey) into 1 cup water. Add chopped mango and…
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Continue ReadingThe United States is the leading country when it comes to grapefruit production and nearly half of the grapefruits being sold world-wide are produced in the U.S. But did you know that this was not always the case? Back in 1823 when grapefruit was first introduced to Florida, people didn’t want anything to do with it. Because of its unappetizing color and overly sour taste, grapefruit did not pass the initial scrutiny of farmers and consumers. Thanks to the Texans who never gave up on grapefruit, a miraculous mutation – and possibly the most popular mutation that happened in the…
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Continue ReadingLooking for a sweet dessert that won’t make you feel guilty after? Then consider this fruit salad which contains the zing of citrus fruits and the distinct sweetness of pomegranates. Not only is it a tasty treat that’s great as a follow up for grilled dishes, it’s also very easy to make. Just be careful when preparing the pomegranate since it can easily stain your clothes. The sharp contrast between the color of oranges, grapefruits, and pomegranate seeds make this treat very elegant and visually appetizing. Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits, as well as pomegranates, are rich in antioxidants…
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Candied Orange Rind Bars Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingIntroducing our third place winner in the Pittman & Davis Employee orange recipe contest. Share this sweet treat with your family and friends! The candied orange rind is made form navel oranges and boiled until translucent vibrant color. It is then dusted with sweet sugar. How to make Candied Orange Rind Bars Ingredients 2 Cups Light Brown Sugar 4 Eggs beaten 2 Cups of flour (use 1/2 cup to dip orange rinds in) 1/2 Tsp baking soda (dissolved in 2 Tbs water) 1 Tsp Vanilla 1/2 Cup Pecans, finely chopped 1 Cup Candied Orange Rinds, chopped Directions Mix thoroughly, spread thin…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruits are considered to be a relative newcomer to the citrus clan and are a hybrid mutation between a pomelo and sweet orange. Said to have originated from Barbados, the fruit was named grapefruit because of the way the fruits grow in clusters like the grapes. Grapefruits were first introduced to the United States at Safety Harbor, Florida in 1823 by Count Odet Philippe. At first, people considered grapefruits as a novelty item and usually cringed at the bitter-tart taste of the white-variety grapefruits, which were the only varieties available at the time. Thanks to the discovery of Ruby Red…
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Fresh Grapefruit Cake Recipe
Recipe Type: Breads and PastriesContinue ReadingOnce thought as the forbidden fruit, Grapefruit wasn’t a very popular fruit when it was first introduced to the Americas mostly because of its acrid taste and not so appetizing white color. It was introduced to the market a few times – all unsuccessful – until the Red variety was discovered in 1906. The sweet and less acidic Ruby Red variety was such a success that it got patented in 1929. This variety breathed life into the flagging grapefruit industry. Fun Facts: Grapefruits can help you keep hydrated as it contains 92% water. More bitter than that of oranges, the…
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Cheesecake Fruit Bar Recipe
Recipe Type: Desserts and SweetsContinue ReadingIntroducing our second place winner in our Pittman & Davis Employee Citrus contest. This Cheesecake Fruit Bar is a must try! How to make a Cheesecake Fruit Bar Ingredients Crust: 1/2 cup of all purpose flour 2 Tsp sugar 1 or 1/2 Tsp of salt (as desired) 1/2 cup of oil (Canola) 2 Tbsp of Milk 1/2 cup of pecans (options) Filling: 8oz. cream cheese (room temperature) 1/2 cup sugar (granulated) 1 cup of sour cream 2 Tsp of vanilla 8oz. Cool Whip Grapefruit Topping: 3 Pittman & Davis Grapefruit (peeled) 1 cup of sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch Pinch of salt…