22 ways to cook and bake with citrus (yes, even when it’s not summer)
Citrus does a lot more than make a glass of water look fancy. These recipes use lemons, limes, oranges, and more in everything from sweet treats to savory meals. There are plenty of reasons to keep a few extra pieces of fruit in the kitchen.
Easy Chicken Piccata
This simple chicken piccata recipe is a classic Italian-American dish with a lemon and butter caper sauce that’s quick to make at home. A handful of ingredients, 25 minutes, and you’re all set. Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Piccata
Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe
This crunchy Mexican Caesar salad has crisp romaine, charred corn, tangy cotija, and crunchy tortilla strips drizzled with a Caesar-style chipotle dressing. It’s a mash-up you must try. Get the recipe: Mexican Caesar Salad Recipe
Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake
This old-fashioned lemon sour cream pound cake is soft, moist, and exactly the kind of cake for special occasions. The buttery lemon icing on top really seals the deal. Get the recipe: Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake
Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
These baked lemon garlic chicken thighs are a perfect weeknight dinner or special occasion. The crispy, golden skin and tender meat will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get the recipe: Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
Avocado lime ranch dressing is the salad topper of your dreams. Loaded with flavor from garlic, herbs, lime juice, and zest. It has a smooth, creamy texture and beautiful green color. Get the recipe: Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
Orange Sorbet
Orange sorbet has a bright citrus taste and a smooth scoopable texture. Make your own orange sorbet with sweet and juicy oranges, and you’ll love how fresh it tastes compared with store-bought. Get the recipe: Orange Sorbet
Chile Lime Chicken Wings
These chili lime chicken wings are baked to crispy perfection. Sweet, tangy, and just a touch spicy, they’re perfect as an appetizer, snack, or finger food. Serve them at your next party. Get the recipe: Chile Lime Chicken Wings
Coconut Lime Cupcakes
These coconut lime cupcakes have that light, fluffy bakery-style energy. Filled with sweet coconut cream and topped with coconut cream cheese frosting, they taste like summer vacation in dessert form. Get the recipe: Coconut Lime Cupcakes
Orange Ginger Dressing
This orange ginger dressing is bright, zesty, and packed with flavor. The fresh citrus notes of orange combine with a subtle ginger kick for a tangy, Asian-inspired vinaigrette. Get the recipe: Orange Ginger Dressing
Pineapple Banana Orange Smoothie
This tangy pineapple-banana-orange smoothie tastes like the kind of tropical drink that instantly brightens your morning mood. Made with simple ingredients like pineapple, banana, and orange juice, it’s super refreshing. Get the recipe: Pineapple Banana Orange Smoothie
Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs
This cilantro lime grilled chicken uses a Thai-inspired coconut red curry marinade that delivers a lot with only five ingredients. It’s bright, flavorful, and perfect for spring and summer grilling. Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Thighs
Easy Orange Chicken
This 30-minute orange chicken has crispy chicken tossed in a bright, savory-sweet sticky sauce that tastes straight out of a takeout container. It’s way easier to make than most homemade versions. Get the recipe: Easy Orange Chicken
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
These lemon blueberry pancakes are light, fluffy, and feature bright lemon flavor and juicy blueberries in every bite. They have strong “weekend brunch that suddenly turns into a second cup of coffee” energy. Get the recipe: Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Lemon Cookies
These almond flour lemon cookies are a zesty, gluten-free treat that’s both soft and rich. Bursting with bright lemon flavour, they’re perfect for when you need a little citrus kick. Get the recipe: Almond Flour Lemon Cookies
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Avocado cilantro lime dressing is creamy and full of fresh flavours. It’s perfect for drizzling on salads, tossing with pasta, serving with roasted veggies, or using as a dip. Get the recipe: Cilantro Avocado Dressing
Orange Creamsicle Lush
Everyone’s favorite ice cream treat becomes a delicious layered dessert in this orange Creamsicle lush. This no-bake recipe makes the perfect spring or summer potluck dessert. Get the recipe: Orange Creamsicle Lush
Chicken Rice Salad with Lemon and Basil
This chicken rice salad with lemon is perfect for using all of that spring and summer basil. This fresh and delicious recipe has tons of flavors and textures. Tailor-made for meal-prepping lunches. Get the recipe: Chicken Rice Salad
Frosted Lemon Cake
The best lemon cake that is moist, light, and fluffy. Made with fresh lemon juice and layered with lemon curd and lemon cream cheese frosting, this might just be the cake of your dreams. Get the Recipe: Frosted Lemon Cake
Orange Sherbet
Homemade ice cream is truly the best, and this easy 3-ingredient orange sherbet is no different. Sherbet doesn’t require a custard before churning, so since it has no eggs, just mix, chill, and churn. It’s a very refreshing dessert. Get the Recipe: Orange Sherbet
Wild Rice Salad with Oranges and Lemon Ricotta
This wild rice salad is colorful, fresh, and packed with beets, blood oranges, wild rice, and greens. Top it with whipped lemon ricotta for a healthy, delicious side or light meal. Get the recipe: Wild Rice Salad with Oranges and Lemon Ricotta
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Some nights call for quick 30-minute meals. This lemon chicken pasta is bright, fresh, and easy enough for busy weeknights when nobody feels like making a complicated dinner. Get the recipe: Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Lemon Sour Cream Bundt Cake
Soft and citrus-filled, this lemon sour cream bundt cake is easy to whip up but looks impressive baked in a bundt pan. Adding sour cream makes this cake moist and gives it an even lighter crumb. Get the recipe: Lemon Sour Cream Bundt Cake