42 citrus desserts for winter
They're the perfect pick for winter baking!
24 magical mandarin recipes
Celebrate mandarin season with these sweet and savoury recipes.
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Orange and poppyseed cupcakes
These gorgeous citrusy cupcakes are wonderfully sweet and moist.
Whole orange cake with citrus icing
Bursting with citrus flavours.
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Key lime pie
Try this sweet, citrusy American favourite for a summer treat or to perk up dessert time all year round.
Blood orange cake with blueberry compote
It's a bloody good cake.
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Tangy lemon squares
Give your afternoon tea some added zing.
Mandarin marmalade
Make the most of juicy in season mandarins.
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Crisp-skin barramundi with mandarin salsa
This barramundi recipe with crisp, seasoned skin is simply delicious served with a zesty mandarin and pomegranate salsa.
Chocolate caramel semifreddo with honeycomb and mandarin
This gorgeous chocolate and caramel semifreddo is girt by waffles and decorated with crisp honeycomb and citrus wedges for a truly decadent dessert! You will need to start the recipe the day before.
Mandarin and chai souffles
Fragrant spices and tangy citrus of mandarins make this lighter-than-air souffle recipe an absolute feast for the senses.
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Mandarin and cardamom gluten-free muesli
This gluten-free muesli recipe contains zero grains and is flavoured with mandarin rind and cardamom spice for a flavour-infusion worth waking up for!
Italian brown rice salad
This humble chicken and brown rice salad offers a taste of Italy, with the hero its lemon mustard dressing.
Easy citrus dessert recipes
There's more to the humble citrus family than oranges and lemons and here, we're celebrating the forgotten fruits of the citrus world. We've gathered our best desserts that showcase them all, making the most of everything from blood oranges and mandarins to grapefruit and tangelos. But, it wouldn't be a citrus fruit collection without the inclusion of the classics, so you'll also find recipes for lemon delicious and an orange sponge cake. They're the perfect pick for Autumn baking!
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How to segment an orange
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Beef and crunchy cabbage salad
With juicy sirloin steak sliced and shaken up with chinese cabbage, vegetables and a hot, fragrant sauce, this quick salad makes a statement.
Almond and yogurt lemon cake
Fluffy, moist and packed full of flavour.
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Mohinga
Give your breakfast a boost with this hot and sour rice noodle and fish soup. With diverse flavours and fragrances, it's often revered as Burma's national dish.
Lamb cutlets with chunky salsa verde and parsnip puree
Tender lamb partners with this herbaceous, lemony, vintage italian green sauce and is held up by creamy, smooth parsnip. It will dance on your tastebuds.
Kingfish carpaccio with tangy dressing
Sliced thin and served fresh with herbs and a lime and soy dressing, this seafood dish brings tang to a party appetizer.
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Lemon polenta cake with lemon compote
Introduce an uplifting zing to morning or afternoon tea with a friend, by enjoying this lemony almond and polenta cake. A hint of orange blossom water makes it refreshingly satisfying.
Oysters with lime dressing
Dress up these fresh oysters with a citrus zing and, for a real Thai flavour, an added chilli burst sure to have guests reaching for more.
Frozen lemon souffles
Add a refreshing citrus zing to your summer dessert with these elegant frozen mousse delights, incorporating lemon and Italian-style meringue.
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Coconut prawns with two dipping sauces
Give these beautiful king prawns a touch of the caribbean - rolled in flaky coconut then fried to crispy perfection - before serving with either a zesty lemon, or spicy fish and lime sauce.
Crispy goujons with chilli lime mayonnaise
Spice and citrus combine in this delicious mayonnaise which accompanies a family favourite: seafood goujons.
Mango jellies with coconut cream
Brimming with the scent of summer fruits and silky coconut cream, this dessert-in-a-glass could well be the star attraction at a celebration with family or friends.
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Marmalade delicious
This buttery and citrusy marmalade pudding serves as a riveting afternoon tea or dessert - especially in winter.
Fresh prawn spring rolls
Simple and fresh, these prawn and vegetable spring rolls with soft vermicelli noodles will allow you to recreate a taste of Vietnam. Savour their fish and sweet citrus punch during the balmy Australian summer or as a lunch or dinner starter all year round.
Fruit salad with citrus sugar
This eclectic mix of layered fruit sprinkled with a citrus zing is more than just pleasing to the eye.
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Lemon curd
This versatile zesty spread can form the base of an amazing dessert pie or tart, serve as a substitute for jam on afternoon tea scones, or even coat your morning toast.
Mulled wine spritzer
Boasting wine, fruit and spice, this refreshing chilled beverage is brimming with festive season cheer. It also pours well as a summer party pleaser.
Oat and cranberry mum-to-be cookies
Spoil the special woman in your life or someone soon to embark on the motherhood journey, with these heart-warming and nutritiously guilt-free cookies.
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Pan-fried fish with lemon and spinach salad
Cook up this marriage made in heaven, with firm, fleshy snapper served on spinach and drizzled with a zesty lemon, raisin and nut dressing.
Rocket and avocado salad
Give your day a power boost with the natural goodness of this rocket and avocado salad, drizzled with a creamy mayonnaise, lemon and anchovy dressing.
Lime and mint punch
Combine zesty lime with rum and the distinct aroma of mint to create this knockout, refreshing punch.
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Citrus and coconut meringue
We all love lemon meringue pie and now you can give it a tropical twist with tangy lime and fragrant coconut.
Mandarin cake
Mandarins are a burst of sweet freshness on a crisp winter’s day. During winter, they’re abundant and inexpensive to buy, and if you’re lucky enough you might have a mandarin tree at home dripping with deep orange orbs. Make the most of them
Almond and orange syrup mini cakes
The glorious combination of almond and sweet orange syrup make a delicious gluten-free treat.
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Lemon and lime marmalade
Prepare this zesty homemade lemon and lime marmalade for your family and friends. This fruity, tart spread is perfect on toast for breakfast.
Almond cheesecake with twilight syrup
A crisp base and sweet citrus syrup make this almond cheesecake a divine dessert for all.
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Blueberry sour cream cakes
Un-iced cakes can be frozen for up to 2 months. Not suitable to microwave. Cakes can be made up to two days ahead; store in an airtight container. Ice up to one day ahead. Note
Salmon with lime creme fraiche
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Citrus and ginger marmalade
Gently scrub then rinse citrus fruit under warm water before preparing. You can freeze strips of citrus peel and portions of juice. Note
Breakfast marmalade
To test that jam gels: Place a teaspoon of marmalade on a cold saucer; place in freezer for 2 minutes. Run finger through marmalade. If surface wrinkles and jam separates, it’s ready. Note
Lemon and orange marmalade
Test by spooning 1 teaspoon of marmalade onto a cold plate. Push with your fingertip and if it wrinkles it is ready. If not, continue boiling until setting point is reached. Alternatively, if setting is taking too long, it may be that the fruit is slightly over or under- ripe, affecting the amount of pectin […]
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Orange and poppy seed friands
Sweet, fluffy and golden, these beautiful orange and poppy seed friands are wonderful served topped with a oozy citrus syrup, keeping the cakes deliciously moist.
Mandarin and apricot jam
The beauty of homemade jams are that you can adjust the sweetness to your taste. The addition of the mandarin to this recipe adds a lovely citrus flavour. The jam will be ready when a teaspoon-full 'jells' when placed on a cold plate.
Blood orange meringue pies
Try something a little different with these delightful mini meringue pies.
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Citrus fruit salad
You can use any type of fruit-flavoured yoghurt you like or plain yoghurt. Note
Baked duck and mandarin salad
Duck and citrus are a stunning pair in this flavour-packed salad.
Crumbed chicken with citrus salad
Almonds add a fresh, nutty taste to this crumbed chicken, which is perfectly paired with a zesty citrus salad.
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Tangelo tart with tangelo salad
Tangelos are a cross between a tangerine and grapefruit. They look like an especially richly coloured, smallish orange with a slight neck at the stem end, and taste like a sweet orange.
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Asparagus and pink grapefruit salad
Celebrate spring with this beautiful salad of young asparagus, avocado and juicy grapefruit.
Fish and oven-roasted chips
medium GI We used bream fillets in this recipe but you can use other firm white fish, such as whiting or john dory. Note
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Blood orange and lemon yoghurt cups
Drizzled in a sweet vanilla syrup and topped with fresh mint, these colourful citrus and yoghurt pots make a pretty dessert.
Citrus coconut biscotti
These zesty, twice-baked biscotti make the perfect tea time treat.
Blood orange sorbet
Blood orange is a virtually seedless citrus fruit with blood-red rind and flesh; it has a sweet, non-acidic pulp and juice with slight strawberry or raspberry overtones.
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Aperol and grapefruit cocktail
Delight your guests at your next dinner party with these easy, sophisticated cocktails.
Ruby grapefruit meringue pies
We've given a grapefruit flavour to the classic lemon meringue pie here, but you could experiment with any citrus fruit, or a combination of.
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Delectably rich fruit cake
It is all in the title; delectable, rich and to add more, delicious and moorish. A great Christmas recipe.
Candied citrus cake
candied citrus Combine sugar and the water in a large frying pan. Stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves; add orange and lime slices. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, turning slices occasionally. Remove from heat; cool slices on a wire rack. filling Beat ingredients in a […]
Date cake with port
Cooking this cake slowly ensures all of the moisture is maintained; resulting in a moist, fruity, delicious dessert. The ultimate treat.
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Warm pork and mandarin salad with honey dressing
The sweet citrus flavours of the mandarin are a wonderful contract to the richness of the pork in this fresh, crisp salad.
Ponzu sauce
This tart, citrus-based sauce is one of the mainstays of Japanese cuisine. It is usually made with a citrus fruit called yuzu, which is not easy to obtain outside Asia. It is a perfect accompaniment to char-grilled sliced beef, steamed fish, tofu and asian greens.
Boiled christmas pudding with homemade citrus peel
This is a recipe for the seasoned Christmas pudding maker, filled with all of the classic flavours and then some. It makes a great addition to the holiday festivities.
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White chocolate coconut citrus cake
Topped with creamy coconut ganache, this white chocolate coconut citrus cake is a ripper of a recipe. Moist, dense and utterly delicious, the combination of coconut, lemon, lime and white chocolate is a winner.
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Three kings bread
Traditional versions of this recipe originate in Spain, and are very similar to British Christmas or fruit cakes. Like with many traditional recipes, various exist between cultures and countries, even individual kitchens. This is our version.
Citrus salad with lime and mint granita
Make the lime and mint granita at the last minute  it will melt quickly if left waiting. Cut the top and bottom off each orange and grapefruit, cut down the side following the curve of the fruit, to remove the rind and white pith. Segment the fruit over a plate or bowl, cutting between […]
Apple and grapefruit juice
Ruby red grapefruit juice gives this drink a beautiful blush colour.
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Citrus-trio meringue pie
Any tart fruit makes an excellent base for a meringue pie, including pineapple and passionfruit, both of which would make delicious substitutes for the citrus we've used here.
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Citrus poppy seed muffins
Tiny, blue-grey poppy seeds add texture and a slightly nutty taste. Note
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Brandied cumquat puddings
Citrus lovers will adore these fluffy puddings drizzled in marmalade syrup.
Apple and marmalade freeform pie
There is nothing quite as comforting as a warm, fragrant, melt-in-your-mouth homemade sweet pie, and this recipe exceeds expectations.
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Gluten-free mandarin, polenta and macadamia cake
Light, fluffy and moist, this divine mandarin, polenta and macadamia cake is packed full of flavour and is beautiful served sliced as morning or afternoon tea.
Tuna, kingfish and salmon carpaccio
Three of the finest fish on the market served up as carpaccio, tuna, kingfish and salmon each come with their own dressing to maximise the taste sensations of this dish.
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Candied peel
The perfect balance of sweet and tart, this delicious candied orange peel recipe can be included in desserts, cakes and savoury dishes like tagines.
Blood orange jelly
Enjoy this sweet, tangy and deeply citrusy blood orange jelly straight out of the pot as a light summer dessert.
Citrus marmalade
The perfect combination of sweet and zesty, this shimmering marmalade is beautiful spread on toast for breakfast or given as gifts to loved ones.
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Rich truffle mud cake
This very rich cake is perfect for the grand finale to a dinner party, and should be made ahead and served cold. The cake is almost like a huge truffle in texture; note that no flour is used.
Spatchcocks with citrus marinade
It’s a good idea to slash the skin in a few places to allow the marinade to penetrate the meat. Add ½ cup mixed citrus juice to marinade if liked. Note