Blood Orange
Hazelnut Meringues with Lemon Cream and Blood Orange Syrup
"To celebrate my recent promotion, my sister treated me to dinner at Radius here in Boston," says Jill Thompson, Boston, Massachusetts. The dessert we shared was unforgettable—a hazelnut meringue concoction made by pastry chef Paul Connors. As we polished it off, my sister and I agreed that we had found the city’s best new restaurant."
Each component can be made ahead.
By Paul Connors
Festive Red Cabbage and Radicchio Salad
This monochromatic mix of radicchio, cabbage, red onion, and cold weather citrus is bright, crunchy, and fresh—just what your holiday table requires.
By Kendra Vaculin
Sheet-Pan Halloumi With Avocado and Citrus
This 30-minute dinner tastes like warm sunshine on a cloudy day.
By Emma Laperruque
Blood Orange–Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
In case the blood orange caramel cascading over this cake isn’t tempting enough, the tender crumb is also delicately perfumed with woodsy rosemary sugar.
By Kendra Vaculin
Citrusy Arugula Salad With Fennel and Parmesan
Show off peak season citrus in this bright and tangy salad that makes a great counterpoint to some of winter’s dark, rich foods.
By Sachi Statz and Victor Santos
Mango and Avocado Salad
With creamy avocado and sweet ripe mango, this cooling salad will complement a meal that’s big on heat and spice.
By Ayesha Curry
Shrimp and Crispy Rice With Citrus
The combination of juicy mixed citrus with sliced avocado and sautéed shrimp is striking and, yes, delicious—but we all know that the bed of crispy rice is why you’re here.
By Kendra Vaculin
Spiced Blood Orange Shrub
Refreshing, alcohol-free (just don’t call it a mocktail), and a noble destiny for that bag of citrus hanging out in the fridge.
By Zaynab Issa
Vitamin C Superfruit Salad
Feeling under the weather? This superfruit salad will give you the perfect jolt of vitamins you need to get back on the path of recovery.
By Andy Baraghani
Tropical Carrot, Ginger, and Turmeric Smoothie
A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Peden + Munk
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
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
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
Happy New Year, Honey
For the sweetest new year, serve this sparkly cocktail featuring classic Rosh Hashanah flavors: apple and honey.
By Bon AppétitPhotography by Alex Lau
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