Citrus

Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.

This creamy lemon pasta recipe is luscious and amply cheesy, but still bright and fresh. Best part: You can make it for dinner in just 15 minutes.

Whack raw asparagus with a rolling pin, then douse it in a lemony vinaigrette.

Learn how to make salmon en papillote (parchment paper salmon) with spring vegetables and a bright lemon-dill vinaigrette for an elegant, fuss-free meal.

Crispy, Parmesan-crusted cutlets make this spring dish sing.

A glug of lemon-lime soda gives this pound cake a citrusy zip and tender crumb.

A classic with crepes, don’t sleep on the possibilities of this buttery orange syrup.

An oven-baked take on the Atlanta classic.

The classic dessert reimagined as a soft and chewy cookie with a buttery, brown-sugar-sweetened graham cracker dough and a silky lime custard filling.

A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.

These pinwheel-style swirls pair classic sugar cookie dough with cranberry and red wine jam. They’re equally at home on a cheese plate and served as dessert.

Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.

Canned cranberry jelly transforms into a glossy stir-fry sauce that coats chicken and green beans for a dish reminiscent of your favorite take-out.

With tender buttermilk cake layers, a cranberry jam so good you’ll want it on toast, and a silky white chocolate frosting, this is a cake that’s equal parts impressive and achievable.

An optional splash of orange liqueur makes the simple condiment shine.

The beergarita perfectly encapsulates laid-back summer sipping in a single pitcher, combining the familiarity of a margarita with the effervescence of beer.

This sunny mango bread is ultra-moist and bursting with tropical flavor; the loaf is topped with a tangy mango-lime glaze that sets to a glossy finish.

Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.

This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop cocktail is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.

This light and drinkable cocktail pairs the bittersweet flavor of grapefruit with botanical gin and sparkling sake for a bubbly finish.

Chicken thighs cooked inside parchment packets alongside onions and oranges makes for a flavorful dinner that’s almost entirely hands off.

Party-ready and delightfully simple, this fudgy cake will become your go-to hosting dessert.

Like a citrusy poppy seed cake, a sparkling amaro cocktail, and a twist on lemon bars.

The ultimate antidote to the winter blues.