Citrus

This creamy lemon pasta recipe is luscious and amply cheesy, but still bright and fresh. Best part: You can make it for dinner in just 15 minutes.

Whack raw asparagus with a rolling pin, then douse it in a lemony vinaigrette.

Learn how to make salmon en papillote (parchment paper salmon) with spring vegetables and a bright lemon-dill vinaigrette for an elegant, fuss-free meal.

Crispy, Parmesan-crusted cutlets make this spring dish sing.

A glug of lemon-lime soda gives this pound cake a citrusy zip and tender crumb.

A classic with crepes, don’t sleep on the possibilities of this buttery orange syrup.

An oven-baked take on the Atlanta classic.

A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.

The classic dessert reimagined as a soft and chewy cookie with a buttery, brown-sugar-sweetened graham cracker dough and a silky lime custard filling.

These pinwheel-style swirls pair classic sugar cookie dough with cranberry and red wine jam. They’re equally at home on a cheese plate and served as dessert.

Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.

With tender buttermilk cake layers, a cranberry jam so good you’ll want it on toast, and a silky white chocolate frosting, this is a cake that’s equal parts impressive and achievable.

Canned cranberry jelly transforms into a glossy stir-fry sauce that coats chicken and green beans for a dish reminiscent of your favorite take-out.

The beergarita perfectly encapsulates laid-back summer sipping in a single pitcher, combining the familiarity of a margarita with the effervescence of beer.

This sunny mango bread is ultra-moist and bursting with tropical flavor; the loaf is topped with a tangy mango-lime glaze that sets to a glossy finish.

Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.

This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop cocktail is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.

This light and drinkable cocktail pairs the bittersweet flavor of grapefruit with botanical gin and sparkling sake for a bubbly finish.

Chicken thighs cooked inside parchment packets alongside onions and oranges makes for a flavorful dinner that’s almost entirely hands off.

Party-ready and delightfully simple, this fudgy cake will become your go-to hosting dessert.

Like a citrusy poppy seed cake, a sparkling amaro cocktail, and a twist on lemon bars.

The ultimate antidote to the winter blues.

Strong, shaken, and sooooo easy to drink.

A classic drink that never goes out of style. Stick with these steps and you’ll nail it every time.