Broiled Citrus Salad

This is a unique and delicious way to prepare citrus! The full recipe and more photos are in my Better Homes and Gardens post today. Enjoy!

This is a unique and delicious way to prepare citrus! The full recipe and more photos are in my Better Homes and Gardens post today. Enjoy!

Pear Pancakes

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Even though it’s starting to become spring, it’s still cold in some parts!  We were recently in NYC and since Jonathan’s family has a house in Vermont, we took a group of friends there for the weekend. We cooked big meals together, played snow football and spent evenings by the fire. (It’s kind of like The Forest Feast in the snow!). Our friend Sam made his herb marinated BBQ chicken one night and for Sunday breakfast we made these pear pancakes topped with walnuts (and real Vermont maple syrup, of course!).

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Saveur Best Food Blog Finalist

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I just found out that The Forest Feast is a finalist for Saveur Magazine's Best Food Blog award in the “Best Original Recipes” category, and I am so excited! 

Voting determines the winner, so I’d love it if you could take a minute to check out the contest, by clicking here. I am flattered to be in the company of such great food blogs!

I posted 3 of my favorite past recipes above to celebrate: Orange Avocado SaladStrawberry Caprese and Watermelon Salad. Happy cooking!

xx Erin

UPDATE as of 4/23/13: Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to vote! I realllly appreciate it, but The Forest Feast unfortunately did not win. Click here to see who did, and congrats to the winners!

Maybe next year…

Tabouleh Boats

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Tabbouleh spooned into little endive boats is a fun appetizer or side (and healthy, too!). Find the simple recipe in my newest post for Better Homes and Gardens, here.

By Erin Gleeson of The Forest Feast

Broiled Grapefruit with Cinnamon and Sugar

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There is so much citrus in California right now! This is a fun twist on your average half of grapefruit for breakfast. I love how the cinnamony-sugar coating gets caramelized under the broiler. Dig in with a spoon while it’s warm!

What’s your favorite way to eat grapefruit?

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast