25 Orange Recipes Sure to Brighten Any Meal

Blending two peeled oranges with their pith intact gives our ode to an Orange Julius its fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion, says Charleston, South Carolina, registered dietitian Lauren Manaker.

This bright-orange relish is a perfect accompaniment to pan-seared salmon, but it's also great on grilled chicken cutlets or tossed into a salad with cooked grains and feta.

Barley flour, cream cheese, and orange zest elevate the humble pound cake. Finish with a simple orange liqueur-spiked glaze and more freshly grated zest.

Orange juice and zest and freshly grated ginger wake up this creamy pureed soup. Garnish with orange segments, tarragon, and cracked pepper for a stunning presentation.

Have you tried roasting citrus yet? It's a revelation, especially when served with a whole bird. Pair the juice with white wine, dates, green olives, and thyme for an irresistible pan sauce.

This Mediterranean-inspired appetizer mixes the lively flavors of oranges, Castelvetrano olives, fresh mint, and Aleppo pepper. Lemon juice, olive oil, and flaky salt round out the dish.

Freshly-squeezed orange juice plays nicely with wheat beer—to say nothing of the optional almond extract. Serve with sliced oranges for a delightful sip.

Oranges two ways! Try them with parsley, green olives, feta, toasted almonds, and balsamic vinaigrette or pair the citrus with pineapple and papaya to make our super simple Orange and Tropical Fruit Salad.

This riff on an Arnold Palmer couldn't be easier to put together. Just mix OJ with freshly brewed jasmine tea and refrigerate until ready to serve.

This leavening-free cake relies on whipped egg whites for its light, tender crumb. Oranges pull double duty here: fresh juice and zest go into the batter and thinly-sliced rounds are used to decorate the cake.

Roast Brussels sprouts, oranges, and bacon on the same baking sheet with a little oil and salt for an effortless side dish. The sweet caramelized oranges cut the porky richness beautifully.

Maple syrup and oranges make surprisingly delicious partners in this easy granita. Layer it with cardamom-spiced sour cream and orange segments for a healthy, lip-smacking dessert.

A side salad becomes way more interesting with the addition of orange and grapefruit segments, thinly sliced red onion, and a creamy, citrusy yogurt dressing.

Both pork and chicken take kindly to an orange-glazed romp in the oven. The citrus wedges develop a sultry, complex flavor as they roast.

Fresh greens can be sparse during citrus season, but salad is still an enticing option with this nutrient-dense plate.

This one-pan dinner, bright with Mediterranean flavor, cooks in just 10 minutes. You can eat the cooked oranges, peels and all, or squeeze the juice over the fish.

Sliced oranges make an eye-catching accent to this whole-grain breakfast. Reverse the construction (but keep the flavor) with Orange-Ricotta Pancakes, which feature grated zest in the batter.

Seeking a lighter chicken wing to balance out your game-day menu? Look no further than these baked wings tossed with orange slices and a sherry-vinegar reduction.

Think of this as a fancier mimosa! Fresh orange juice and sugar are transformed into a refreshing granita then topped off with Champagne and a touch of elderflower liqueur.

This sunny tart, with its Greek-yogurt filling and almond crust, makes a crowd-pleasing brunch dish. Be sure to save the leftover rinds to make Candied Citrus Peel.

Seville oranges, with their tangy, aromatic flavor, make a marmalade that begs to be spread on toast (or spooned straight from the jar).

Land and sea collide in these colorful kebabs, which can be cooked in a pan on the stove or on an outdoor grill. For another take on seafood-citrus skewers, try our Scallop, Orange, and Cucumber Kebabs.

Melt-in-your-mouth meringue is piled high with orange curd, whipped cream, and white chocolate shavings—we like to think of it as a grown-up take on the Creamsicle.

Sweet and salty, this salad delivers a serious punch of flavor.

Orange zest flavors this dreamy frozen treat. To max out on citrus flavor, use it in an Orange Creamsicle Float.