Citrus
Blood Orange Buttermilk Upside-Down Cake
Be sure to invert the cake after it's baked while it's still warm; if you wait too long, the oranges will stick to the pan.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Alex Lau
Spiced Cranberry Apple Relish
This recipe, part of our Throwback Thanksgiving feature, is from our 1970 issue. Granny Smith apples have lots of pectin, which makes them ideal for this sauce; it will set up without adding any gelatin to the mixture.
By Bon AppétitPhotography by Alex Lau
Maple-Cinnamon Toast With Citrus and Crème Fraîche
The cinnamon butter will saturate the bread while it bakes, almost like an eggless French toast.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Nicole Franzen
Mixed Citrus "Gratin"
Suprêming citrus may be a labor of love, but there really is nothing more refreshing than taking a bite into one of these segments.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Danny Kim
Watermelon Margarita
Out of tequila? Never fear: Using vodka instead makes this watermelon margarita recipe just as delicious.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Aperol-Grapefruit Spritz
Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Ginger-Lime Spritz
Go with a Brut style (the driest) when picking out your Prosecco for max refreshment.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Grilled Padrón Chiles with Fish Sauce and Lime
Other not-too-hot chiles are great with the same seasonings if you can’t find Padróns. Look for shishitos or Italian frying peppers instead.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Grilled Clams with Aleppo Pepper, Tumeric, and Lime Butter
When you toss hot clams right off the grill with some flavored butter, the butter melts and mingles with the clam liquor, creating an irresistible combination.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott
Strawberry-Lemon Lattice Pie
Big fat strips of dough make for a rustic and modern-looking pie (and they’re easy to weave into a lattice).
By Alison RomanPhotography by Christopher Testani
Grilled Scallops With Lemony Salsa Verde
Choose scallops that are “dry” (not stored in liquid preservatives). Larger is better; small ones could overcook before browning. Make sure to coat them thoroughly in oil before grilling so they don’t stick to the grate.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott
Grilled Chanterelle Mushrooms with Parsley and Lemon
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Andrew Knowlton
The Troy Monson
Yes, you can use regular oranges, but don’t you just love the color you get from blood oranges?!
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Blueberry-Lemon Hand Pies
It may not seem like very much filling, but these handheld pastries deliver the perfect filling-to-crust ratio (and if you overstuff the dough, they’ll be impossible to seal).
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Lemon-Thyme Ice Pops
Like frozen lemonade on a stick; in place of thyme, try basil, mint, or lemon verbena.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Strawberry-Cucumber Ice Pops
Using frozen strawberries ensures a consistent sweetness and vibrant red color.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Lemon Bars for a Crowd
Make sure to get your whisk into the bottom edge of the pan as you prepare the custard so that the mixture cooks evenly.
By Bon AppétitPhotography by Alex Lau
Cherry-Lime Hand Pies
Despite the egg along the seal, and the crimps for extra insurance, the fruit juices will run; that’s what the parchment paper is there for.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Rosé Spritzer
These breezy cocktails are the kind of thing you can drink all afternoon.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Christopher Testani
Citrus-and-Chile-Braised Short Ribs
If you have any trouble getting short ribs with long bones, go ahead and use smaller pieces.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott