Citrus season is the perfect time to let lemons, limes, and oranges do the heavy lifting in your kitchen. From fruity scones and lemon cookies to citrus syrups, salads, and main dishes, these recipes show how easy it is to cook and bake with fresh citrus. You’ll find 21 simple, fresh ideas packed with clean, bright flavor that works for breakfast, dinner, and dessert. These are the kind of recipes you’ll want to make on repeat.
Lemon Lime Cream Pie
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This pie layers lemon-lime cream with fresh blackberries for a refreshing dessert. A graham cracker crust adds a sweet crunch. Each bite is full of a creamy citrus filling.
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Whole Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken
Juicy roasted chicken gets a bright kick from lemon and pepper. Simple to prepare, perfect for any dinner. A flavorful, versatile dish everyone loves, especially the cook, because it can be ready in an hour.
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Lemon Cake Pie
This pie is part cake, part pie, and fully citrusy. Every bite is filled with a tangy lemon custard and a lemon sponge cake. It’s an irresistible dessert mash-up that is unbelievably easy to make for such an impressive dessert.
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Mountain Dew Bundt Cake
This bundt cake is loaded with lemon flavor and topped with a sweet glaze. It’s a fun twist on a classic lemon dessert. Every slice is all about the lemon flavor for a dessert made from a box mix and a can of soda.
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Orange Cranberry Sauce
This fresh cranberry sauce with orange is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it’s super easy to make. With just four ingredients, it’s a great side for the holidays or anytime you’re craving something bright and flavorful.
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Lemon Ricotta Muffins
These light and fluffy muffins are packed with bright lemon flavor. They’re perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Each bite is a refreshing burst of citrus.
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Orange Infused Water
Infused waters help you stay hydrated during the day. Oranges add bright fruity flavors to your water and you won’t get enough of it!
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Blueberry Lemon Scones
Sweet blueberries and tangy lemon come together in these tender scones. Great for breakfast or a quick snack. Each bite is bursting with lemon flavor, and they are so easy to make and bake.
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Orange Cranberry Cookie Bites
These no-bake bites combine cranberries, oranges, and chocolate chips. A healthy snack with a cookie-like taste. Great for on-the-go treats, packing in lunch boxes, or just for daily snacking.
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Lemon Lime Cream Pie
Baked Ricotta Cheese with Lemon
Creamy ricotta baked with lemon and herbs is a simple, flavorful appetizer. Perfect to pair with bread or crackers. A tangy citrus twist makes it extra special.
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Lemon Shortbreads
Buttery shortbread meets tangy lemon in these crisp cookies. They’re refreshing and satisfying. A great pairing with tea or coffee.
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Lime Simple Syrup
With just three ingredients, this Lime Simple Syrup is the perfect simple syrup recipe for making mojitos, margaritas, Moscow mules and adding to many other kinds of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and more! Just add a splash to your favorite drink to give it a sweet and zesty citrus twist.
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Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies
These cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with lemony goodness. Both the juice and zest pack in extra flavor. A must-try cookie for any citrus lover.
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Lemon Bundt Cake
This Lemon Bundt Cake is moist, golden, and full of fresh lemon flavor. Juicy lemon pieces are baked right into the batter, and it’s finished with a creamy lemon glaze that drips down the sides. A simple, from-scratch dessert that’s perfect for any lemon lover.
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Blackberry Lime Tart
This tart layers shortbread, lime curd, and blackberry coulis for an elegant treat. It’s fresh and fruity with a gourmet feel. A showstopper dessert that is easy to make.
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Chicken Pastina Soup
Chicken Pastina Soup is a cozy bowl of comfort with tiny star-shaped pasta, fresh vegetables, lemon, and dill. Light yet hearty, it’s the kind of meal that warms you up on chilly days. Simple to make and family-friendly, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights.
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Orange BBQ Salmon
This foil-packet salmon is flavored with orange, garlic, and soy. A quick 30-minute meal that’s fresh and tangy with the perfect amount of citrus flavor. This is a great summer grilling recipe.
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Lime Jello Salad
This retro lime jello salad is sweet, tangy, and fun. A classic for holidays or picnics. Its bright color adds a festive touch to any table.
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How to Make Lemon Sugar
Add lemony sweetness to treats with this simple lemon sugar recipe. It’s perfect for baking or sprinkling on desserts. A citrusy essential for bakers and lemon fans.
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Lemon Posset
This creamy lemon posset is rich yet so easy to make. Ginger and raspberries add extra depth. It’s a dessert that’s both simple and indulgent and takes three ingredients.
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Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta
This vegetarian pasta is brightened with lemon and creamy feta. Add protein for a heartier meal. A simple and fresh Mediterranean-inspired dish.
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Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette is fresh, tangy, and quick to make with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon, and herbs. Use tarragon, dill, or basil for a light salad dressing, or swap in rosemary and thyme for a bolder flavor that pairs with meats and potatoes. A simple citrus dressing that works in so many ways.
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