Citrus

Feast on pigeon pie, direwolf bread, and Sansa's lemon cakes.

Sansa Stark made these desserts one of the most recognizable in Game of Thrones. She deserves a sweet treat after all she’s endured, and so do you. For a Dark Sansa version, pour syrup over the cake, then top with black sesame seeds. And be sure to check out our other GoT-inspired recipes!

Two for one: Spooning spiced butter over steak flavors the meat while building a nuanced sauce.

These snaggable, snackable wedges have more in common with a bowl of party mix than any perfunctory salad.

This 24-hour method will transform uncooked salmon into a side of firm, silky fish. Buy the best you can afford.

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails. For a twist on the classic, try a Daiquiri, Up-Rocks.

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.

Maraschino liqueur sounds obscure but it's often hiding in plain sight. Seek it for this simple, classic cocktail.

Fat asparagus stalks won’t fall through the grill grates—and they can char without becoming soft and stringy.

Acidity helps preserve the alliums’ flavor; either vinegar or citrus juice would do the trick.

The sugar in the dry spice mix will help these steaks take on color quickly, so keep a close eye on them.

Beating the butter and sugar properly (read thoroughly) gives these mini cakes lift, but they will still be moist and marzipan-y in the center.

These bright winter recipes will tide you over till spring.

Today’s chefs are doing way more than adding a squeeze of lemon to food. Take a peek at the modern chef’s acid arsenal.

A perfect anytime loaf cake with unexpected grapefruit flavor, made with oil so it keeps a long time and stays moist.

The double-shake method is key to this cocktail’s texture. The first round is to break up the egg white; the second is to chill and froth the drink.

Straining the ricotta will tighten the filling, making it easier to roll. Let it hang out in a sieve while you’re measuring everything else out.

If you pour the bubbly too quickly, the drink will foam up and over the edge of the glass.

Citrus segments get saucy in our play on duck à l’orange.

Potent—but so much classier than your dive bar shots.

Why drink O.J. with your yogurt when you can mix it in?

Beans can roll with virtually any flavor profile, including bright fresh citrus, lime juice, and chiles in this wintery salad.

Pick a small to medium celery root and peel off its hide with a sharp knife. Inside you'll find ivory-green flesh that's crisp, a bit nutty, and utterly delicious in salads. This take on a classic remoulade provides perfect contrast to the silken luxury of seared scallops.

A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.