Grapefruit Deal and Recipes

I have such memories of visiting my grandparents in Florida every winter and going to the orange grove.  And my grandmother sending a case of honeybells every January, the only month they are in season.

This brutally cold weather has me yearning for a taste of warmth with winter citrus.  Keep your eyes out at the market for Honeybells and Blood Oranges.  We got blood oranges yesterday from Fresh Direct, and they were very sweet.  A real treat!

DEAL OF THE WEEK

King's has a special this week, buy two bottles of grapefruit juice, get a bag of grapefruit free.  Perfect reason to try out this recipe. 

Try this recipe with your grapefruit..

Pan-Seared Chicken with Grapefruit-Butter Sauce Recipe - Every Day with Rachael Ray


Or this one...


Grapefruit Yogurt Cake
Adapted loosely from Ina Garten
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
3 extra-large eggs
3 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest (approximately one large grapefruit)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
For the glaze:
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into 1 bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 cup sugar, the eggs, grapefruit zest, and vanilla. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. With a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable oil into the batter, making sure it’s all incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Meanwhile, cook the 1/3 cup grapefruit juice and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in a small pan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside.
When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully place on a baking rack over a sheet pan. While the cake is still warm, pour the grapefruit-sugar mixture over the cake and allow it to soak in. Cool.
For the glaze, combine the confectioners’ sugar and grapefruit juice and pour over the cake.