Citrus
Lemon-Chile Calamari Pasta
A handful of pantry staples and fresh calamari pieces make this quick weeknight dinner taste like a sunny, seaside Italian vacation—any time of year.
By Kendra Vaculin
Dark Chocolate–Orange Gingerbread Cake
A festive, elegant gingerbread cake infused with orange and warm spices, and capped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Cranberry-Maple Mule
This big-batch cocktail made with ginger beer, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and a spiced maple simple syrup makes the perfect low-alcohol holiday drink.
By Jesse Szewczyk
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
Yuzu Chicken Piccata
Yuzu juice is a heavy-hitting pantry ingredient, imbuing even the simplest chicken cutlet dishes with intense fragrant-sour citrus character.
By Hana Asbrink
Sprite-Grilled Chicken Skewers
The secret to these tender, spicy-sweet chicken skewers? A splash of Sprite in the punchy marinade.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Siesta
Revive yourself for the night ahead with this vivid tequila, grapefruit, and Campari cocktail.
By Chris Morocco
Spa Water Punch
This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.
By Maggie Hoffman
Spa Water Punch
This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.
By Maggie Hoffman
Frozen Garibaldi
This Frozen Garibaldi recipe transforms frozen orange juice concentrate and Campari into a slushy cocktail worthy of a fancy summer brunch or hot afternoon by the pool.
By Maggie Hoffman
Mezcal Sour
Easy to remember and simple to make, this tart, smoky mezcal sour is a timeless drink.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Before Daylight
This mezcal, blackberry, and ginger ale cocktail is the ideal juicy summer refresher. Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
By Maggie Hoffman
Lemony Asparagus Pasta
With lots of olive oil and parm, this asparagus pasta recipe comes from L.A.’s Evan Funke.
By Evan Funke
Linguine With Meyer Lemon
A simply sunny pasta thanks to both zest and juice.
By Andrew Feinberg, Francine Stephens, and Melissa Clark
Lumberjack
Ideal for starting the night, this cozy concoction blends apple cider with a hint of burnt orange and rosemary.
By Abra Berens
Sheet-Pan Halloumi With Avocado and Citrus
This 30-minute dinner tastes like warm sunshine on a cloudy day.
By Emma Laperruque
Berbere Kabocha With Brown Butter Peanuts and Lime
Spoon this roasted, spiced squash on a swoosh of yogurt and you’ve got dinner.
By Rachel Gurjar
Lemony White Bean Soup
Plump white beans create a luscious broth combined with lemon zest, onion, garlic, and celery. A stealthy knob of butter adds just enough richness.
By Rachel Gurjar
Orange-Coriander Salmon
Bright coriander (as a crust for salmon and in a velvety orange sauce) takes center stage in this weeknight dinner bursting with citrusy flavor.
By Kendra Vaculin
Sheet-Pan Chicken and Potatoes With Lots of Lemon
With garlic, feta, and any herbs you’ve got, this dinner is like a ray of sunshine.
By Shilpa Uskokovic