14 Orange Dishes That Prove Citrus Makes Everything Better
There’s something about orange-infused dishes that instantly makes a meal feel brighter and more exciting. From sweet treats to savory mains, citrus adds the perfect balance of freshness, warmth, and bold flavor. This collection of 14 orange dishes showcases just how versatile and irresistible citrus can be in everyday cooking. Once you start adding orange to your recipes, you may never want to stop.
Orange Creamsicle Donuts
The famous creamsicle in donut form! These glorious orange donuts are fried, stuffed with orange cream cheese filling & topped with orange glaze.
Orange Rice (Citrus Rice with Cranberries)
This best ever Orange Rice recipe is moist, flavorful, and super easy to make in the Instant Pot or on the stove. It’s a simple citrus rice with cranberries, green onions, fresh orange juice, and zest. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite rice pilaf recipe!
Classic Orange Rolls
Orange rolls are an old classic recipe and perfect for any holiday dinner! These orange rolls are dripping with orange flavor and have just a touch of sweetness.
Orange Smoothie
This easy orange smoothie is creamy and refreshing! It’s full of nutrients and citrusy flavor…and tastes like an Orange Julius.
Orange Tart
With its zesty, refreshing, bittersweet filling and buttery shortcrust pastry, orange tart is the perfect dessert for all year round.
Orange Creamsicle Cinnamon Rolls
I couldn’t resist turning one of my favorite summer treats, orange creamsicle ice cream, into the softest, fluffiest orange cinnamon rolls! As a self-proclaimed cinnamon roll queen (and professional pastry chef), I’m all about dreaming up fun, elevated twists on the classics.
Orange Muffins
Orange Muffins with homemade Orange Icing are delightfully delicious! Bursting with bright citrus flavor and topped with a sweet and tangy icing glaze, these muffins are just what you need after a long, cold winter!
Homemade Orange Julius
Make this easy copycat Orange Julius recipe at home for a tasty, refreshing treat that’s creamy, frothy, and citrusy sweet!
Cayenne Rosemary Orange Marmalade Chicken
A sweet and tangy 30-minute meal that’s tender and juicy with just the right amount of sauce for rice, gluten free pasta or steamed veggies.
Orange Brownies
These orange brownies are an incredibly easy recipe – glazed, moist, chewy, fudgy brownies! All of the brownie texture we love to sink our teeth into with yummy orange flavor taking the place of traditional chocolate!
Cinnamon Orange Spritzer
This delightful Cinnamon Orange Spritzer features bubbly Prosecco, tangy orange juice and homemade cinnamon simple syrup. It’s a smooth, sweet, and spiced cocktail that’s equal parts impressive to serve and easy to make!
Orange Loaf Cake
This orange loaf cake is a moist and tender cake that is packed with citrus flavor and drizzled with orange icing! It’s made with fresh orange juice and zest for a dessert that is so incredibly delicious it is sure to be a new favorite! In fact, it is perfect for using up some extra fresh oranges you may have on hand!
Orange Glazed Carrots
Baby carrots come together with orange juice, brown sugar, and butter for a sweet and tangy side dish of Orange glazed Carrots that are ready in just minutes. Want to take them up a notch? Serve them sprinkled with fresh thyme, walnuts, and goat cheese.
Orange Buttermilk Pie
Orange Buttermilk Pie is a delicious, sweet, Southern treat. The consistency of this pie reminds me of a cross between a custard pie and a lemon bar. But this pie is made even better with some orange flavor as well!
