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14 Citrus Recipes That Will Turn You Into An Instant Fruit Fanatic
Despite their bright and spring-like colors, citrus fruits are actually winter foods, since winter is when lemons, limes, oranges, and others are at their sweetest and ripest. Citrus fruits make for great desserts, but these juicy treats can be included in a wide variety of foods — if you're willing to get creative. Bet you never thought you could make lemon pizza, or pair grapefruit and salmon, but you can — and you'll thank me. Brighten up your winter meals with a few of these citrus-styled recipes.
Bruléed Grapefruit
Try to brulée your morning fruit for a sweet twist on the standard “half a grapefruit” breakfast.
Image and recipe: Pastry Affair
Lemon and Smoked Salmon Pizza
I know, I know — it sounds like pizza blasphemy, but just try it!
Image and recipe: A Cozy Kitchen
Boozy Margarita Lime Cake
The only thing better than cake is boozy cake.
Image and recipe: Pastry Affair
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Garlicky Kale and Citrus Vinaigrette
I’m a huge fan of salmon, and the citrus of the grapefruit pairs perfectly with both the fish and the bitterness of the kale.
Image and recipe: Cooking for Keeps
Winter Citrus Watercress Salad with Avocado and Braised Beet
This salad is as delicious as it is beautiful.
Image and recipe: A Cozy Kitchen
Pomegranate Pork Tacos with Cutie Jalapeño Salsa
Get a taste of California with this taco recipe — complete with California Cutie salsa.
Image and recipe: Cooking for Keeps
Romaine Salad with Shaved Fennel & Canlis Dressing
Not a fan of fruity salads? Give your salad dressing a little boost of citrus instead.
Image and recipe: Big Girls Small Kitchen
Grapefruit and Avocado Toast
Perfect for a quick, protein-packed snack in the afternoon.
Image and recipe: A Cozy Kitchen
Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles
Love poppy seed muffins? Then you’ll adore these lemon and poppy seed waffles.
Image and recipe: Deliciously Yum
Orange, Apricot, and Carrot Couscous
A simple and hearty side dish for those of us who are so over quinoa.
Image and recipe: Cookie + Kate
Lemon, Chard, and Spicy Sausage Lasagna
This ain’t your grandma’s lasagna, sister.
Image and recipe: A Cozy Kitchen
Orange Miso Noodles
This recipe requires less than six ingredients, but doesn’t skip on flavor.
Image and recipe: Fo Reals Life
Italian Summer Pasta with Orange and Basil
This pasta salad will make you yearn for backyard BBQs — or a trip to Tuscany.
Image and recipe: A Spicy Perspective
