Above: Citrus peels begging for attention. Five pounds of Kishu mandarins from Flavors by Bhumi are $89.99. Any sweet citrus peel can be used; in this case the easy-peel fruits were petite Kishu ...

You don't even have to use an oven to dry citrus peels, instead can leave them to dry on your countertop for two to three ...

Check the sell-by date and buy dried fruit that has been sprayed with vegetable oil, not mineral oil. It is usually cheaper to buy individual dried fruits if you cook regularly. Dried fruit is ...