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Orange Recipes

December 30, 2016
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Loaded with vitamin C, oranges are healthy slices of sunshine that are sure to brighten your palate. You can eat an orange as a healthy mid-day snack, but we're fans of adding citrus of all sorts to meals, desserts, even beverages. In the winter when fresh produce consists mainly of hearty root vegetables and leafy greens, biting into a juicy orange is refreshing and invigorating.
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Add Zest to the Table

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View Recipe: Citrus Salad with Balsamic Honey and Pistachios

Nothing compares to the flavor of fresh oranges in their prime—just think how juicy wedges enhance a green salad. Indulge in our seasonal dishes that captures the pure essence of oranges.

Blood oranges are a little bit tart; navels are sweeter—try a mix of the two for a colorful, tasty combo.

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Orange and Avocado Salsa

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View Recipe: Orange and Avocado Salsa

Serve this salsa with chips, or spoon it atop sautéed chicken breast or fish. If you want to make the salsa ahead, omit the cilantro and avocado, and stir them in just before serving. If you find blood oranges, substitute them for regular oranges for seasonal color.

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Kale, Jicama, and Orange Salad

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View Recipe: Kale, Jicama, and Orange Salad

Bland veggie trays tend to lose out over sugary treats; serve this dish instead. This salad pops with color and texture from juicy citrus, creamy avocado, and crisp jicama. Dark, bumpy kale fits the mood, but you can substitute any lettuce you like. We love the pink hue of Cara Cara oranges in the salad, but regular navel or even blood oranges (in keeping with the spooky theme) would also work. Sturdy lacinato kale will become perfectly tender when dressed and left to stand at room temperature. Coating the avocado in the dressing first will keep it from browning while you're out having fun.

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Duck à l'Orange

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View Recipe: Duck à l'Orange

Duck breast is best when cooked to medium-rare or medium—it develops livery flavor when cooked longer.

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Cinnamon-Orange Pinwheels

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View Recipe: Cinnamon-Orange Pinwheels

There's no need to spend the morning with your mixer; these orange-scented pinwheels freeze beautifully, reheat in just 25 minutes, and make your kitchen smell fantastic. Recruit little ones to help make the icing and spread over the rolls just before serving. These rolls would make great gifts for other harried hosts; deliver with reheating instructions and a container of the icing. To round out the morning meal, serve the rolls with a simple fruit salad and a frittata or soft-scrambled eggs.

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Blood Orange Cannoli Cups

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View Recipe: Blood Orange Cannoli Cups

These cute cannoli cups are filled with ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, orange rind, orange juice, and cream and topped with mini chocolate chips.

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Blood Orange and Radicchio Salad

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View Recipe: Blood Orange and Radicchio Salad

This salad is a beautiful addition to any table spread with its vibrant orange and deep magenta hues. Hearty radicchio and fennel have real staying power—even after they've been tossed with dressing—which makes this ideal for times when you need a make-ahead salad for a buffet or to take to a potluck. We love the color of blood oranges, but you can use all naval or Cara Cara oranges.

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Orange-Pecan Tea Bread

View Recipe: Orange-Pecan Tea Bread

Mixing orange juice in with the powdered sugar creates an easy-to-drizzle glaze that adds a burst of orange flavor to this loaf. Reviewer rmiller2 awarded this recipe 5 stars: "This bread was outstanding. I loved its intense orange flavor with the crunchiness and nuttiness of the pecans. It also had a nice, moist and tender texture."

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Short Ribs with Cucumber and Orange Salad

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View Recipe: Short Ribs with Cucumber and Orange Salad

Short ribs are typically braised, but they also hold up beautifully over low heat on the grill—the technique is a real game-changer. So, too, is the lightly charred orange, peel and all: fragrant, fruity, and removed of most of its bitterness.

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Cucumber, Carrot, and Orange Salad

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View Recipe: Cucumber, Carrot, and Orange Salad

To get wide, even strips from all sides, slightly rotate the cucumber and carrot after you remove each ribbon with a vegetable peeler. Thinly slice the slender cores and add to the salad for more crunch.

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Sautéed Acadian Redfish with Pistachio and Orange Pesto

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View Recipe: Sautéed Acadian Redfish with Pistachio and Orange Pesto

To grill instead, prepare an indirect, medium-heat fire. Stack the fillets in pairs, flesh side to flesh side, making 4 stacks. Place stacks on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 12 minutes or until desired degree of doneness—no need to flip.

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Lemon-Orange Orzo

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View Recipe: Lemon-Orange Orzo

Try this healthy, whole-wheat orzo dish. Parsley and grated lemon and orange rind give it a fresh, zesty flavor.

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Citrusy Gin and Blood Orange Punch

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View Recipe: Citrusy Gin and Blood Orange Punch

If the word "punch" makes you think of old-fashioned, too-sweet concoctions, this drink will be a revelation. Don't skip the oleo ­saccharum stage: The mix of oils and other citrus flavors that come from the muddling gives amazing body to the final drink.

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Grilled Flank Steak with Chipotle-Orange Mojo

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View Recipe: Grilled Flank Steak with Chipotle-Orange Mojo

Turn your kitchen island into a Mexican street food cart offering Carne Asada-style tacos. Fresh cilantro leaves, orange juice, and glorious bold-flavored spices unite to leave a lasting impression on your guests.

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Orange-Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

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View Recipe: Orange-Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Homemade teriyaki sauce is much fresher and more vibrant than bottled sauce and makes for a delicious sweet-salty glaze on lean pork tenderloin. Mirin lends this sauce a rich flavor; it’s a sweet rice cooking wine that you'll find near the rice vinegar on the Asian foods aisle. If you can't find it, you can substitute sweet Riesling, dry or cream sherry, or sweet marsala wine. It would be a shame to let any of that luscious sauce go to waste; serve over a bed of brown rice to soak it all up.

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Blood Orange and White Chocolate Cream Cups

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View Recipe: Blood Orange and White Chocolate Cream Cups

This sweet, tangy, and creamy dessert makes the perfect two-bite finale, and best of all, clean up is a breeze! The beauty of finger food is that there are no utensils and few plates–so there's very little to wash once everyone has left and the post-party work begins. You can make the cups up to a day ahead.

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Seared Scallops with Bacon and Oranges

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View Recipe: Seared Scallps with Bacon and Oranges

Serve this company-worthy platter with a green salad, and you're set for an elegant, fuss-free meal that's ready in less than half an hour. Cooking the scallops in bacon fat imparts a salty sweetness and helps them crisp on the outside while cooking slowly on the inside. A dressing of orange juice, vinegar, and salt drizzled over the simply seasoned scallops imparts even more sweet flavor. Top this 5-ingredient dish evenly with bacon, orange sections, and thyme. For a more affordable (but equally tasty) option, try using shrimp in place of the scallops.

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Pork Chops with Fennel, Orange, and Olive Salad

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View Recipe: Pork Chops with Fennel, Orange, and Olive Salad

Tangy, salty, and sweet, this colorful fennel salad is a natural match for succulent pork. It's also a great side dish for seared fish.

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Orange-Sage Rolls

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View Recipe: Orange-Sage Rolls

Amplify our Honey Whole-Wheat Pull-Apart Rolls with stir-ins like grated fresh orange rind or chopped fresh sage. Add 3 tablespoons chopped sage and 1 tablespoon orange zest to milk mixture with butter, honey, and eggs in step 1.

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Pomegranate-Orange Tart with Pistachio Shortbread Crust

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View Recipe: Pomegranate-Orange Tart with Pistachio Shortbread Crust

A handful of blueberries boosts the color of the filling and deliver irresistible sweetness.

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Orange and Avocado Salsa

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View Recipe: Orange and Avocado Salsa

Serve this salsa with chips, or spoon it atop sautéed chicken breast or fish. If you want to make the salsa ahead, omit the cilantro and avocado, and stir them in just before serving. If you find blood oranges, substitute them for regular oranges for seasonal color.

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Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes

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View Recipe: Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes

Donut holes should be warm and doughy and coated in sugar. This gluten-free version is just that—and more. With a citrusy, zing of orange and a sweet dash of cinnamon, these are the ultimate cozy dessert.

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Orange-Jicama Salad

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View Recipe: Orange-Jicama Salad

This bright and refreshing salad could not be easier to toss together and makes a fantastic side dish for taco night. Crisp jicama and juicy-sweet oranges make for quite the dream-team.

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Five-Spice Orange Beef and Broccoli

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View Recipe: Five-Spice Orange Beef and Broccoli

Orange rind and five-spice powder perfume the dish with sweet notes that are countered by a hit of red pepper heat. Decrease the pepper for kids or folks who prefer to walk on the mild side.

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Orange-Tarragon Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

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View Recipe: Orange-Tarragon Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

You'll wow friends and family with this simple side that will be a guaranteed hit. A vibrant citrus dressing brightens fresh-cut vegetables for a Thanksgiving side you'll come back to again and again. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine butternut squash, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes from master recipe, then follow remaining steps.

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Chocolate-Orange Sauce Sundaes

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View Recipe: Chocolate-Orange Sauce Sundaes

Prepare the sauce several days ahead, chill it, and reheat just before serving. You can also use this sauce for fondue.

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Orange + Blueberry + Basil

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Kissed with a tangy hint of citrus and sweet blueberries bursting with flavor, one sip will have you feeling clean and hydrated. Serve this invigorating beverage with aromatic basil freshly picked from the garden. Just wait for the oohs and aahs to begin.

Make This Water:

  • 3 orange slices
  • 15 blueberries
  • 3 basil leaves

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Curiously Citrus Chocolate Toast

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View Recipe: Curiously Citrus Chocolate Toast

This delightful pick-me-up makes mornings just a little more sweeter thanks to its orange and chocolate toppings. Perfect for a sleep-in-late kind of Sunday morning, or maybe a late night treat, this zesty combination is one that can combat even your worst sweet-tooth cravings.

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Sweet and Spicy Citrus Tilapia

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View Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Citrus Tilapia

This versatile marinade works well with several types of dishes, especially flaky, white fish like tilapia. Round out the meal with a cool side of green beans tossed with cilantro and lime.

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Orange, Honey, and Thyme Biscuits

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View Recipe: Orange, Honey, and Thyme Biscuits

If you're hosting a holiday brunch with family and friends, bake biscuits up to a day ahead and keep in a sealed zip-top plastic bag.

Learn the secret to perfectly flaky, homemade biscuits from our Test Kitchen. Watch How to Make Biscuits.

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Orange and Tomato Simmered Chicken with Couscous

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View Recipe: Orange and Tomato Simmered Chicken with Couscous

In 30 minutes, you can have it all—tender, slow-simmered chicken layered with complex flavors. Cauliflower can replace the fennel, or the couscous can be switched for a whole grain like farro or brown rice. There are plenty of vegetables in this complete dinner, but if you desire, fresh, lightly dressed greens would go well with this dish.

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Orange-Ginger Fizz

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View Recipe: Orange-Ginger Fizz

Is there anything better than beer and bourbon? In this fizzy concoction, we combine the two for a refreshing, citrusy treat.

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Orange-Glazed Salmon with Olive Quinoa

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View Recipe: Orange-Glazed Salmon with Olive Quinoa

The fragrant orange glaze caramelizes as the salmon quickly cooks under the broiler. To serve 4, double the salmon, glaze, and quinoa, and increase the water for the quinoa to 1¼ cups.

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Blood Orange Mimosas

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View Recipe: Blood Orange Mimosas

We love the color blood oranges give this classic brunch cocktail. A dash of bitters adds depth. Look for orange bitters—such as Fee Brothers or Stirrings—at liquor stores or specialty grocers. The sugar cube dissolves as you sip, balancing the bitters and giving off bubbles for a festive touch. Juice the oranges and keep chilled up to a day ahead.

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Cinnamon-Orange Rolls

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View Recipe: Cinnamon-Orange Rolls

Classic cinnamon rolls get a zingy update with this citrus-glazed twist.

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Orange-Sesame Pork with Napa Slaw

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View Recipe: Orange-Sesame Pork with Napa Slaw

Mix the slaw for this dish up to a day in advance, if you wish. The cabbage will absorb the flavors and still retain a satisfying crunch.

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