22 Bright Citrus Recipes

One of the best aspects of being fully entrenched in the winter months is the advent of citrus season. Lemons, limes, pomelos, grapefruit—these bright, tart fruits are a welcome reminder of tropical things in the depths of winter. Even if it isn't sunny outside, we've got a list of 22 of our favorite citrus recipes to brighten your day.

Savory

Sweet potato soup with pistachio, orange, and mint salsa [Photograph: Vicky Wasik]

• Winter Citrus Salad with Black Pepper, Feta, and Mint
• Vietnamese Citrus and Noodle Salad With Fresh Herbs and Fried Yuba (Tofu Skin)
• Chamomile Panna Cotta and Citrus Soup
• Fennel and Radicchio Salad with tangerine Vinaigrette
• Spicy Thai-Style Pomelo, Green Bean, and Zucchini Salad
• Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Spatchcocked Roast Chicken
• Salmon with Thyme and Three-Lemon Crème Fraîche
• South Indian Lime Rice
• Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Pistachio, Orange, and Mint Salsa
• Orange and Leek Loukaniko (Greek Sausage)

Sweet



Meyer lemon cake [Photograph: María del Mar Sacasa]

• Lime Possets with Mint and Mango Fruit Salads
• Orange Creamsicle Frozen Yogurt
• Fiori di Sicilia Cookies
• Pine Nut Pound Cake with Blood Orange Glaze
• Meyer Lemon Cake
• Iced Lemon Cookies
• Lemon Ice Cream
• Meyer Lemon Mascarpone Cake
• Lemon Poppyseed Yogurt Cake
• Vegan Avocado Lime Ice Cream
• Toasted Coconut and Lime Ice Cream
• Satsuma Lime Gingersnap Pie