11 sunny citrus recipes

Lemon zest gives zing to this soft, spongy, not-too-sweet cake. You’ll love how easy this single-serve, super-fast treat is. Get the recipe: Lemon-Strawberry Mug Cake

This light fish dish comes together easily in the slow cooker and stars OJ in its poaching liquid—kids will love the mild sweetness. Get the recipe: Poached Salmon with Fennel and Orange

This five-ingredient posset—a simple, light pudding—gets its kick from lemon zest and juice. Get the recipe: Lemon Posset with Candied Lemon Peel

Beans and citrus: The best! This super-fresh salad features orange segments and pomegranate arils, along with edamame, black beans and fresh basil, tossed with a light orange-honey dressing. Get the recipe: Jewel Salad

Who doesn’t love a classic meringue tart? The filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and premade mini frozen shells make them easy. Get the recipe: Mini Meringue Tarts

Get the recipe: Orange Poppy Seed Turkey Salad

Citrus gives salad an instant lift. Juicy orange segments and chopped fresh herbs are like jazz hands in this hearty, savoury bowl. Get the recipe: Wheat Berry Salad

Fancy French macarons are delicate and delicious—and not as tricky as you may think. Get the recipe: Lime Macarons

Orange juice is a great meat tenderizer. Let chicken chill in this OJ-soy sauce marinade and then reduce it to a sweet-salty sauce for the finished dish. Get the recipe: Citrus-Marinated Chicken Scalloppini with Baby Bok Choy

Listen up, lemon fans: These creamy bars are so easy, you’ll have your citrus fix in no time. Get the recipe: Double Lemon Bars

This stir-fry is almost as easy as ordering take-out. It tastes better, too. Get the recipe: Orange Stir-Fried Pork

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