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Blood Orange Olive Focaccia with Feta and Dried Mint
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golfing J.
May 6, 2013
what is a blood orange?
Allison C.
May 6, 2013
You can learn more about blood oranges here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_orange
Helenthenanny
March 14, 2010
This looks really and truly wonderful, such a scrumptious idea FTS!! I'd like to eat the whole thing : )
Kelsey B.
March 6, 2010
This is a great use of the citrus/herb/cheese flavors. I love the idea of them combined on a rustic bread. I can easily see this becoming a regular in my rotation.
Allison C.
March 11, 2010
Thank you, Kelsey. I'd actually love to do this with lemon--esp preserved lemon!--but as the theme was blood orange, well... I like this, too.
AntoniaJames
March 6, 2010
You can actually dry your own mint quickly and easily in the oven . . . . simply put the fresh leaves (removed from the stems) on a cookie sheet at 325 for about four or five minutes, or until crisp. Let them sit for a few minutes and then crumble them gently with your fingers. They will release a beautiful fragrance.
Allison C.
March 11, 2010
Thank you, Antonia. That's great info to share. Despite the fact that drying your own mint obviously requires little effort, perhaps I've grown lazy with the luxury of living so close to one of the best international markets in the world, Kalustyan's. But we pay through the nose for convenience, don't we? I'll have to see if buying a similar quantity of fresh mint to dry myself is more cost effective than purchasing the mint already dried. If only I had my own garden for growing all the mint (and other herbs, and vegetables, and flowers) that my heart desired. The things we trade off for city living. Someday maybe. But in the meantime, you've provided a great service for those who do NOT have the luxury of living next to Kalustyan's or similar market. Thanks again.
monkeymom
March 5, 2010
I love that salty feta on this bready base. Such nice contrasts with the colors and textures.
Allison C.
March 5, 2010
Thank you! And your entry for the chicken broth contest sounds really wonderful, too. Lotus... something I never cook with, but would like to try. Good luck in the current contest being voted and in the future ones, too.
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