These orange recipes will add a flavorful burst and a pop of color to any menu. From zesty salads to delicious smoothies, cocktails, and desserts, these recipes showcase the natural sweetness and tang that this fruit is known for.
Oranges work well in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. Our collection of citrus-packed recipes ranges from weeknight dinner options to desserts that will knock your socks off!
Grab a bag of oranges, some orange juice, and a citrus zester. It’s time to do some meal planning with these bright and zippy recipes featuring oranges.
What to Do with Oranges - 13 Bright and Flavorful Recipes
Oranges are a fantastic flavor booster for any recipe. They can be used fresh, juiced, or zested in a variety of ways.
Since they are naturally sweet, oranges can reduce the need for added sugars, making your dishes healthier.
Are you ready to explore the endless possibilities of using oranges in recipes?
This recipe is so versatile. The chicken is cooked in the crock pot with just a few ingredients and then assembled later in the day into a delightful salad.
The spicy chicken is a great way to use oranges in recipes and is also a perfect addition to tacos and burritos!
These orange dark chocolate cookies are Paleo and gluten free. Snack on one today!
The orange juice and zest of an orange add an intense citrus flavor.
It’s time to treat your tastebuds with this orange-glazed salmon recipe.
The flaky and tender salmon is topped with a citrus glaze that uses orange juice and honey.
It is easy to prepare and the perfect recipe for orange lovers.
This may not look much like an orange recipe, but the Cuban marinade is a mixture of fresh orange juice, lime juice and spices and is so, so good.
This orange lime Cuban-style steak recipe is perfect for your next barbecue!
This orange bundt cake has a light orange glaze and is just full of citrus flavor.
It delivers a bright, sweet ending to any meal.
This clean-eating broccoli salad features cabbage, broccoli, raisins, almonds, and green onions.
The creamy vegan dressing combines mirin, orange juice, and almond butter.
These orange cream cheesecake bars have been lightened down a little to make them more diet friendly but don't let that fool you - the taste is not light at all!
Orange marmalade and orange zest are the stars of this orange recipe!
This ahi tuna with orange and black bean salsa is refreshing and spicy at the same time.
Orange juice, soy sauce, and lemon juice combine to give the dish a bright citrus flavor.
If you are wondering what to make with oranges, look no further!
Fresh cranberries and oranges take this quick bread to the next level! One slice will not be enough.
It is a moist, and delicious bread loaded with flavor and bursting with tart bites of cranberries.
Orange Cream Martini Recipe – Try This Dreamsicle Dessert Cocktail
It's cocktail hour! Celebrate with this delicious orange cream martini.
It's like a creamsicle in a cocktail!
This creamy, healthy 5 ingredient smoothie tastes like an Orange Julius and a creamsicle pop combined.
Vitamin C has never tasted so good!
These copycat Starbucks cranberry orange scones have just a hint of orange and are stuffed with delicious cranberries and a drizzle of orange glaze.
Recipes with oranges are not just for food. Drinks are enhanced with a citrus flavor, too.
This slow cooker spiced wine recipe combines oranges and cranberries with spices for a flavorful hot drink.
It's the perfect way to celebrate any special occasion.
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Admin note: this post for orange recipe ideas first appeared on the blog in July of 2013. I have updated the post to add new recipes, and a video for you to enjoy.