Citrus adds a vibrant touch to both sweet and savory dishes alike. From refreshing citrus rose sangria to light lemon pepper shrimp for dinner, and tangy Atlantic beach pie for dessert, we’ve got you covered. While lemons and limes are the classics, the citrus world is full of possibilities waiting to be explored! Get ready to infuse your meals with a zesty kick using these citrus recipes.
Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes

These lemon stuffed cupcakes pair pillowy, fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a homemade filling of lemon curl plus a sweet buttercream frosting!
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Orange BBQ Salmon With Foil Packet Garlic Soy Vegetables

Orange BBQ salmon is so good! It’s a foil packet garlic soy vegetable recipe and a simple 30-minute salmon meal. Everyone is going to love how fresh and tangy this summer grilled salmon recipe is. So, if you’re in the mood for a tasty fish dinner, consider easy salmon on the grill and prepare to have your taste buds tantalized.
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Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Loaf

Pairing the tart flavour of lemon with the sweet flavour of blueberries, this lemon blueberry poppy seed loaf is so good. It’s the perfect recipe for berry season when you can enjoy all kinds of abundant berries from the farmers’ markets.
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Refreshing Citrus Rainbow Sherbet Champagne Mimosa

This rainbow sherbet champagne mimosa is such a pretty drink! Make this citrus sherbet mimosa for Mother’s Day or a shower and everyone will love it. If you are looking for a rainbow cocktail recipe or a sherbet champagne punch, this is one to try.
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The Best Ever Classic Key Lime Pie

There’s something so special about classic key lime pie, especially when you use the best key lime pie recipe! There’s nothing hard about making a pie from scratch. You’re going to love the zingy citrus freshness in every mouthful. The graham cracker crust is filled with a creamy sweet but also tart filling, making this a truly delightful dessert.
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Air Fryer Crab Cakes With Garlic Lemon Chipotle Aioli

Did you know you can cook crab cakes in an air fryer? These air fryer crab cakes with garlic lemon chipotle aioli make a delicious meal and air frying is a quick and easy cooking method. These are served with a spicy sauce for crab cakes that is so flavourful and creamy! These inspired Southwest crab cakes need to be added to your dinner menu.
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Easy Lemon Posset Brûlée

You only need three ingredients to make these lemon possets with brûlée topping, and it’s so easy to prepare. The tangy taste of lemons is the main flavor in this scrumptious dessert, and the balance of sweet and tart is perfect.
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Cranberry Orange Biscotti With White Chocolate Drizzle

Cranberry orange biscotti are always good, but especially during the festive period when cranberries and warm citrus flavors come into their own. Biscotti are famed for being a dry cookie that you dip into hot drinks. Just the kind of snack you want during the holidays!
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Lemon Blueberry Bars

Tart, sweet, buttery and crumbly lemon blueberry bars with an explosion of taste
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Lemon Cheesecake

Our Lemon Cheesecake has a creamy filling and buttery graham cracker crust. Make this baked lemon cheesecake recipe for a holiday dessert!
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Lemon Bars

Easy Healthy Lemon Bars with delicious shortbread almond flour crust and a zesty light lemon filling! They are also naturally sweetened.
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Arugula And Orange Salad

This Arugula and Orange Salad is filled with sliced oranges, pomegranate seeds, red onion, and blue cheese topped with a simple sweet dressing.
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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon With Broccolini

Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon with Broccolini can be cooked and on the table in less than 30 minutes. The salmon is covered in a delicious lemon garlic drizzle.
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Blood Orange and Chocolate Oatmeal

I never get tired of wholesome oatmeal loaded with seasonal goodies like Blood Orange and Chocolate Oatmeal. Made easily in the microwave and full of citrus flavor.
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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Shrimp is made with just a handful of ingredients and done in just ten minutes. Perfect recipe for busy weeknights
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Mandarin Orange Salad (With Chicken)

Mandarin Orange Salad with Chicken is sweet, yummy and full of fresh flavor. With the bursting tastes of red pomegranate, cherry tomatoes, and mandarin oranges, you’ll be sure to wow your guests with this colorful salad.
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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

These Lemon Blueberry Muffins are so light and fluffy, filled with a refreshing lemon flavor and stuffed with blueberries.
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Bright & Refreshing Citrus Salad

Brighten your winter days with this citrus salad recipe featuring grapefruits, oranges, and mandarins in a honey dijon dressing.
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Mediterranean Lemon Chicken With Potatoes

Mediterranean Lemon Chicken is a one-pot complete meal ready in under 1 hour! Tender chicken cooks gently with lemon, potatoes, olives, and loads of savory herbs for tons of flavor. Serve it as a healthy meal on busy weeknights, or give it an elegant spin to serve at your next dinner party.
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Deliciously Simple Chocolate Covered Oranges

Enjoy the classic combination of orange and chocolate in these easy chocolate covered oranges. They’re a simple treat that makes a delicious winter snack or dessert and can be made in just minutes.
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Blood Orange And Semolina Cakes

Recipe for blood orange and semolina cakes- exceptionally light and moist cakes topped with juicy blood orange and drizzled with sweet syrup.
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Oven-Roasted Orange Chicken With Fennel

This One-Pan Oven Roasted Chicken with Fennel recipe is a simple and comforting way to feed your family and friends. Chicken thighs roasted with blood orange slices and fennel bulbs are not only delicious but also visually impressive
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Arugula Spinach Salad With Winter Citrus

Make this tasty, vibrant Arugula Spinach Salad with Winter Citrus in just 10 minutes! Enjoy as a simple side dish with chicken, fish, or pasta.
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Orange Julius Recipe

Simple and easy to make this homemade Orange Julius recipe is one delicious sip. Ready to enjoy in minutes, it’s fruity, sweet and so creamy. Non-alcoholic, it’s a refreshing drink that’s perfect for the summer, or anytime of the year.
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Greek Lemon Potatoes

Greek Lemon Potatoes have a tangy flavor with a hint of garlic. They are an easy roasted potatoes recipe that goes well with so many dinners. If you love lemon then you will LOVE these lemon potatoes.
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Citrus & Herb Oil Poached Salmon

Oil Poached Salmon couldn’t be easier. Fast enough to make weekdays yet fancy enough for guests. And it is made in one pan. We even help you reuse the oil.
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Lemon Herb Chicken Kabobs

These marinated lemon herb chicken kabobs are juicy, fresh, and aromatic, with a slight char on the veggies from the fire caramelizing the marinade. These easy-to-make skewers are the perfect flavorful oven or BBQ grill recipe!
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Candied Kumquat And Custard Tarts

This candied kumquat and custard tart has creamy vanilla custard filling, a crunchy butter cookie crust, and is topped with candied kumquats!
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Orange Muffins (Tender & Moist)

Enjoy these easy orange muffins with a sweet orange glaze as a delicious afternoon snack or a bright and fresh addition to breakfast.
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No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

This No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake is a summer dessert made with fresh lemons and has a zesty flavour. Click here for the recipe!
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Citrus Rosé Sangria

Imagine yourself sitting poolside with girlfriends sipping on this citrus rosé sangria! It’s a refreshing cocktail that is elegant too!
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Winter Citrus Salad

This bright and fresh citrus salad features a simple vinaigrette, fresh thyme, and poppy seeds. It’s a perfect light side dish for chicken or fish.
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Slow Cooker Pork Roast With Lemon

Make this super easy Slow Cooker Pork Roast with aromatic rosemary and tart lemon juice for a tender and juicy meal!
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Lemon Zucchini Loaf

The lemon makes it taste so fresh and light, plus a creamy glaze on top makes for a perfect loaf! You all are going to love this delicious zucchini loaf with icing.
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Atlantic Beach Pie

Make this Atlantic Beach Pie to give your guests a taste of a different type of dessert. This pie is the perfect mixture of a Key Lime Pie and a Lemon Meringue Pie.
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Pistachio & Meyer Lemon Mousse Cakes with Mirror Glaze

Lemon lovers, this one’s for you! These bright and sunny entrement cakes feature a core of Meyer lemon curd nestled inside a fluffy lemon and vanilla mousse, with a base of crisp and nutty pistachio dacquoise, all enrobed in a beautifully shiny yellow mirror glaze. Lemon and pistachio is a match made for springtime. With
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Orange Ginger Shot Recipe

Get the goodness in with this four ingredient wellness shot. Fresh and zingy, this orange ginger shot is loaded with vitamins and minerals.
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Easy Candied Lemon Slices

Learn how to easily make candied lemon slices with just 3 ingredients. This simple method makes the prettiest garnish for desserts!
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Orange Creamsicle Truffles

These little creamy orange creamsicle truffles are big on the sweet nostalgic flavor of citrus and vanilla.
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Blood Orange Pound Cake

A SUPER MOIST and delicious Blood Orange Pound Cake Recipe that is so beautiful too! Includes candied oranges on top with Video demo on how-to!
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Mimosa [Citrus And Champagne] Tart

This mimosa tart is everything you love about brunch and then some! With it’s bright candied oranges, boozy champagne filling and to-die-for graham cracker crust, what’s not to love? #BrunchGoals
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Brown Butter Orange Cardamom Cake

This orange cardamom layer cake is sandwiched with honey brown butter buttercream layers and garnished with dried orange slices!
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Blood Orange Madeleines

These blood orange madeleines are light, slightly sweet, and citrusy and the blood oranges make the most stunning pink glaze!
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