Have you noticed an abundance of grapefruit in the produce section lately? Yep, it's grapefruit season!
So you buy a few because they're on sale, but now what do you do with them? Most would simply think to just peel or halve them and eat it straight out of the rind. Boring. Why not incorporate the sweet-tart flavors of this ruby red citrus fruit into other dishes?
Not only are grapefruit a tasty addition to any meal, they're (surprise!) good for you too. They're a great source of Vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium and lycopene. Bonus: studies have shown that grapefruit can help lower cholesterol, and protect against cancer and heart disease.
Inspired yet? Try this deliciously light and refreshing dish (adapted from this Sunset Magazine recipe):
This article appears in Jan 7-13, 2009.