Xanthippe Cocktail
Xanthippe (pronounced zan-tippy) was the much younger, attractive wife of the Greek philosopher Socrates; she was alleged to have been extremely sharp-tongued and her name has for centuries been a by-word for a shrewish woman. We’re not at all sure of that but we toast to Xanthippe with this lovely, vibrant and sharp cocktail.
Our Xanthippe cocktail uses just three ingredients plus crushed ice to produce these delicious results. Enjoy a Xanthippe or two with some Tuna Tapenade during cocktail hour; the flavor contrasts pair exceedingly well. Be careful, having multiple Xanthippe cocktails may make you behave like its lovely namesake.
Total Time: 5 minutes. Serves 2.
Blood Orange Custard Pie
Fragrant, delicious and just the palest pink, Blood Orange Custard Pie is just lovely. Easy to make, the crust uses almond and coconut flours and the custard filling can be made with Stevia or other Keto-friendly sweeteners instead of sugar to reduce the carbs; you can substitute regular orange for the blood orange if the latter is not available. Either way, enjoy our Blood Orange Custard Pie with your favorite cup of java. Try some of our other desserts, like Fresh Fig and Walnut Pie or Ricotta Cheesecake, too.
For the pie crust: Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes.
For the pie: Prep Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes. Serves 8.
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Sicilian Orange Salad
Beautiful Sicilian Orange Salad is very easy to prepare. Its combination of flavors, which at first glance may seem improbable, hits all the perfect notes on your palate and evokes the bounty of sunny Sicily using just four ingredients. It’s a great appetizer or a different side dish for rich meats, such as Carnitas. Sicilian Orange Salad is a wonderful addition to an antipasto or a brunch buffet, as it is real showstopper and always piques the curiosity of your guests. Consider Sicilian Orange Salad as the appetizer for a Sicilian-themed dinner, followed by Sicilian Style Cauliflower Pasta for a real treat.
For added color, prepare Sicilian Orange Salad with blood oranges, as shown, or a combination of regular oranges and blood oranges. We recommend using really good quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh oregano leaves in this recipe but dried oregano leaves will do if fresh are not available. Try it and you will understand why Sicilian Orange Salad is a family favorite, chances are that you’ll want a spoon for the sweet orange juices and extra virgin olive oil on your plate. Thanks to Vito’s Dad!
Total Time: 20 minutes. Serves 2. (more…)
