Vinaigrette enhances black rice and a mix of veggies
Grapefruit-raisin muffins taste, smell very citrusy
Roasted, the tiny citrus fruit becomes a flavor giant
Mandarin cole slaw is an easy, flavorful winter salad
Meyer lemons require a light hand in baking
Mushroom frittata with cheese and green onions
Blood orange mimosa completes a festive brunch
Pomegranate-almond thumbprints are a twist on traditional favorite
Cardamom and turmeric are the surprising ingredients
Poblano pepper gives a nice kick to Oaxacan-inspired dish
Seasonal condiment pairs well with chips or seafood
Baked butternut squash casserole, plain or fancy
Persimmon-red grape combination accented with white-wine vinaigrette
Good for breakfast, snack or quick Thanksgiving dessert
First citrus of the season in a tart-sweet dessert
Sweet potato muffins a good anytime snack
Gratin remade is healthier than most
Corn-chile fritters have Southwest flavor
Red grapes roast atop a lemon-scented batter
This cake has real pumpkin in it -- and all those popular spices
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