EPICURIOUS

FIRST COURSE
Today is National Candied Orange Peel Day!

Today is National Candied Orange Peel Day. Yea, it exists. But why is this a holiday? Probably because we want an excuse to eat delicious (yet full of vitamins) treats. In celebration of this National holiday we decided to share with you a recipe to make your own! Epicurious has a great recipe for a simple candied orange peel and you don't need much to make it.

Ingredients:

  • 2 large oranges, 1/4 inch of top and bottom cut off
  • 4 cups sugar, divided
  • 3 cups water
FIRST COURSE Marinade, Fish, Rice... Oh My!
Make Your Own Salmon Marinade

As food enthusiasts, we are always on the lookout for healthy recipes: here is a dish that is both nutritious and easily tweaked according to taste. Salmon is known for being a good source of protein and instead of using store-bought rubs and/or marinades, make your own marinade!

This African marinade is called Chermoula. To give credit where credit is due, Joonbug must say that we found this recipe while browsing Epicurious.com. A fabulous place to browse a grand list of tasty dishes. Here is the method of preparation and the website's recipe link.

FIRST COURSE
Double The Trouble
Okay. So this may seem long and disparaging but don't worry, these cookies are worth the hard work. Now, New Year's Eve may seem far away but at the pace these months have been flying by it'll be here in no time. This recipe from Epicurious makes a perfect dessert to share with friends in the new year. So roll up your sleeves and make a resolution to try new things and get cookin'! Here's what you need... dough
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
ganache
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/4 pound fine-quality white chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract