43 Orange Recipes for a Fresh Squeeze of Sunshine
Maybe someone sent you a crate of citrus or you happened upon a good price; either way, you’re in luck. The best orange recipes go way beyond a glass of juice: You can use this sweet and tangy fruit in special occasion dinners and weeknight salads, beloved dessert recipes and easy cocktails. Some—like this Make-Ahead Turkey—simply call for halved oranges that’ll perfume the whole pan, while others distribute the sunny, orangey flavor via fragrant orange zest and juice. Scroll down for great orange recipes for every meal, including delicately scented yeast rolls, candied orange peel, gingery carrot-orange soup, and a showstopping classic duck preparation.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen1/43Orange Sweet Rolls
These thinly rolled pastries are made with both orange zest and juice for a full burst of sweet citrus flavor. This is one of the best orange recipes to try if you want to jazz up your bread basket over the holidays.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Susan Ottaviano3/43Easy Candied Orange Peel
Don’t waste any part of this precious citrus fruit! Use these candied peels as a garnish for chocolate pudding or chop them up to include in a batch of Florentines.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege4/43Crispy Scallop Salad
This weeknight dinner will help you shake off any winter doldrums. The scallops get extra-crispy thanks to an Old Bay–seasoned cornmeal dredge; juicy orange segments add a touch of sweetness.
Photo by Shelly Westerhausen Worcel5/43Carrot-Orange-Ginger Soup
The zest and juice of an orange—added at the last minute—helps this simple soup recipe pop. Top it off with crunchy pepitas and fresh cilantro.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh7/43Duck a l’Orange
This version of the retro dish has a luscious, not-too-sweet sauce. Serve it with potatoes Dauphinoise or a simple side of wild rice.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson8/43Orange Chiffon Cake
This delicate cake is made with oil instead of butter for extra tenderness, plus whipped egg whites for a lofty batter. Top with Grand Marnier whipped cream and orange sections.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog11/43Roast Goose With Oranges and Madeira
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton12/433-Ingredient Grilled Orange Margarita
Grilling the oranges infuses this drink with slightly sweet, slightly bitter notes and smoky flavor, balanced by bright lime juice and aged tequila.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson14/43Endive, Romaine, and Orange Salad for Two
