Rhubarb & Lettuce Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
Rhubarb & Lettuce Cake with Mascarpone Frosting This rhubarb and lettuce cake is the sweet surprise you didn’t see coming. With blanched lettuce blended into a batter of almond flour, […]
Creamy Pumpkin, Potato Lettuce Soup
This lettuce soup with creamy potato and pumpkin is surprisingly comforting, wholesome, and full of flavour. Made with roasted butternut, sautéed aromatics, and finished with crisp lettuce stirred in at the last minute, it’s a velvety blend of earthy sweetness and fresh crunch. Perfect for colder days or as a creative way to use up garden greens.
Lettuce and Tatsoi Stir Fry
When you’ve got greens to use and only five minutes to spare, this lettuce and tatsoi stir fry is your best friend. Quick, garlicky, and bursting with umami, it turns humble leafy greens into a side dish you’ll keep coming back to—especially when cooked in rich chicken fat and finished with a splash of soy. Add chilli if you’re feeling bold!
lettuce gyoza
These lettuce gyoza are a delicious, low-carb twist on traditional dumplings—made with soft lettuce leaves instead of wrappers, filled with savoury fried rice and herbs, then steamed to perfection. Served with a sweet soy garlic glaze, they’re light, satisfying, and perfect for using up leftover rice!
Poached Egg in Lettuce nest
This quirky salad with a Poached Egg in Lettuce nest is served with delicious crisp bacon and mixed seeds.
How to Make Orange-Infused Mustard Vinaigrette (From Leftover Syrup!)
How to Make Orange-Infused Mustard Vinaigrette (From Leftover Syrup!) Let me show you a super quick and delicious way to reuse something you might normally throw away: the leftover syrup […]
Honey-Candied Oranges (Naturally Sweet & Gently Spiced)
Honey-Candied Oranges (Naturally Sweet & Gently Spiced) If you’re looking for a healthier take on candied oranges, this version is sweetened with chestnut honey — full of trace minerals and […]
Flourless Orange and Almond Cake Recipe (Using Whole Oranges)
This cake is bright, rich, and fluffy — and yes, it’s completely flourless! Made with whole boiled oranges and almond flour, it’s naturally gluten-free and full of citrus flavor. It’s the first (and most indulgent) part of our juicy orange recipe series — where we’ll also make fermented oranges, candied peel, salad dressing, frozen juice, and natural cleaners!
If you’re in a rush, feel free to skip to the recipe you’re most curious about… but if you love oranges, I highly recommend you stick around for the whole juicy journey.
How to Make Fermented Oranges with Salt (Preserved Citrus Recipe)
How to Make Fermented Oranges with Salt (Preserved Citrus Recipe) Fermenting oranges with salt is a traditional and deeply flavorful way to preserve citrus. The salt draws moisture from the […]
How to Make Sugar-Candied Oranges (With Cinnamon)
Bright, chewy, and delightfully sticky — these sugar-candied oranges are a beautiful way to preserve citrus season. Coated in unrefined sugar and cinnamon, they make a delicious snack, cake topping, or gift (if you don’t eat them all first). We’re also saving the leftover syrup for another recipe, so nothing goes to waste!
