27 Colourful Citrus Recipes
Grapefruit olive oil cake. (Photo: Andrew Grinton)
When life gives you lemons (and other gorgeous citrus), head to the kitchen!
Right now tart citrus is at its zenith. Everywhere you look there are cara cara or blood oranges, juicy lemons, grapefruit, tart green limes and more in abundance. Take advantage of this cheerful cornucopia of fruit with these sunshine-filled lemon recipes and more.
Grapefruit Olive Oil Cake
If you only make one recipe from this collection, this cake is our pick. The juicy grapefruit and soft, glazed cake are a heavenly match. Get the grapefruit olive oil cake recipe.
Lemon Meringue Trifle
Looking for a great make-ahead desert? This lemon meringue trifle recipe improves over time as the ladyfingers soak in the limoncello and lemon juice. Get our lemon meringue trifle recipe.
Sheet Pan Orange Chicken With Sweet Potato
Few things top a one-sheet weeknight dinner, and this one involves baked veggies paired with sweet and tangy chicken. Get our sheet pan orange chicken with sweet potato recipe.
Lemon Squares
Back away from the store-bought treats—they’ve got nothing on these homemade lemon squares, which pair a sweet-crispy base with a jiggly, sugar-dusted citrus custard. Get the recipe for lemon squares.
Creamy Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
Light and tangy, this salad dressing offers a refreshing twist to our universal vinaigrette recipe. Get Jennifer Pallian's creamy lemon-herb vinaigrette recipe.
Candied Lemon Peel
The right balance of tart and sweet, our homemade candied lemon peel recipe is an ideal garnish for your lemony desserts. Get our candied lemon peel recipe.
Lemony Chicken-Orzo Soup
This soup manages to be hearty, fresh-tasting and fast, all one in warming bowl. Get our lemony chicken-orzo soup recipe.
Orange-Drizzled Sweet Potato Cake
Make your own candied clementines to give this orange-hued loaf cake a little extra sparkle. Get our orange-drizzled sweet potato cake recipe.
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Who says you can't have a creamsicle for breakfast? Especially when it contains four servings of fruits and vegetables. Get our orange creamsicle smoothie recipe.
Rich Lemon Curd
Bring the pastry shop home with lemon curd: a luscious yet simple filling. Plus variations for grapefruit, lime and clementine curd. Get our rich lemon curd recipe.
Easy Lemon Pasta
Lemon, garlic, parsley, chili flakes and freshly grated pecorino make up most of the ingredients needed to make this ultra-simple plate of pasta. Get the recipe for easy lemon pasta.
Spiced Carrot Orange Slaw
Shredded carrots and juicy orange chunks are mixed with a spice-infused dressing and nutty toasted sesame seeds in this easy slaw, which is inspired by North African flavours. Get Melanie Kwan's spiced carrot orange slaw recipe.
Instant Pot Meyer Lemon Marmalade
A sweet and bright way to accent your morning toast. Kitchen tip: To make it extra-decadent, spread toast with mascarpone or cream cheese, then add a dollop of marmalade. Get the recipe for our Instant Pot Meyer lemon marmalade.
Roasted Fennel With Orange Dressing
Make use of an entire piece of fennel (fronds included) with this flavourful side dish or salad. Get our roasted fennel with orange dressing recipe.
Colourburst Citrus Chicken Salad
Orange slices, beets and radishes give this salad a zesty kick. Get our colourburst citrus chicken salad recipe.
Roast Pork Belly With Clementine And Star Anise
Basted every 30 minutes with savoury citrus-and-spice pan sauce, this pork roast is an dinner party superstar. Get the recipe for roast pork belly with clementine and star anise.
Thai Citrus Salad
Loaded with grapefruit and pomelo, citrus salad is a perfect breakfast side or a light and healthy lunch. Get the recipe for Thai citrus salad.
Grapefruit Sake Cocktail
This fresh citrus cocktail can easily be turned into a mocktail. Get our grapefruit sake cocktail recipe.
Lemon Meringue Pie
Tested until we had the perfect crust, filling and golden-tipped meringue, this pie is worth the extra time it takes to put together. (Tip: Making the pie without the meringue the day before allows the filling to cool completely, and will get you the best results when adding the meringue.) Get the recipe for lemon meringue pie.
Classic Lemon Loaf
This delightful loaf cake is one our most popular recipes, ever. (Maybe it’s the thin and extra-zesty layer of lemon glaze?) Get the recipe for classic lemon loaf.
Lemon Chicken
Forget takeout—try making lemon chicken at home. These crispy bits of chicken coated in zesty sauce are irresistible. Get this lemon chicken recipe.
Lemon Pudding Cake
Fluffy cake sits atop a surprise layer of citrus-y pudding in this comforting winter dessert. Get the recipe for lemon pudding cake.
Orange Soy-Braised Chicken Thighs
Cooked in a sweet and salty sauce, these zesty braised chicken thighs are best served over rice. Get the recipe for orange soy-braised chicken thighs.
Creamy Coconut Steel-Cut Oats With Blood Orange Compote
Topped with a honey-orange compote, these hearty oats are a great way to start the day. Get the recipe for creamy coconut steel-cut oats with blood orange compote.
Orange Chaat Masala
Spice up your citrus tonight. This blend, plus thinly sliced red onions, takes the bright fruit into savoury sides territory, seamlessly. Get the recipe for orange chaat masala.
Homemade Limoncello
Get the recipe for homemade limoncello.
Lemon Meringue Biscotti
Lemon zest and lemon meringue icing make for a fresh take on biscotti. Get our lemon meringue biscotti recipe.
How to make a classic lemon loaf
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