When I first moved from the east coast to the west, I was mystified by the little orange-like fruits growing on the bushes outside my house. They looked ornamental, and when someone first told me they were edible and I tried a nibble, I wasn't quite sold -- imagine an eye-popping sour sensation! Over the years, however, I've become a huge fan -- it's hard to find a better source of sweet, flavorful citrus rind -- and they are wonderful in uses ranging from candied highlights of dessert, to flavorful bursts in salads and sweet, citrus-y additions to a Morrocan stew. A few of my most-recent favorite recipes are as follows:
