5 citrus recipes to brighten up your week
[Photo: The Food Gays]
We’re in the home stretch of winter now with spring hiding right around the corner, and thankfully citrus season is here as a reminder of that. Pretty soon we’ll be packing away the parkas and boots and lounging on patios and it can’t come soon enough! Until then, if you need a little more zest in your life, I’ve rounded up five deliciously citrusy ways to keep your spirits bright over the next few weeks.
Grapefruit Gin Fizz [Photo: Less With Bread]
Can’t enjoy cocktails on the patio? No problem. Enjoy them in the comfort of your home with this fresh and fizzy recipe. Canadian made gin Ungava is paired with Perrier, fresh grapefruit juice and simple syrup to create a refreshing and seasonal drink. Take a sip, close your eyes and pretend summer is here.
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Fennel and Blood Orange Tortilla Pizza [Photo: The Food Gays]
No matter what the season, pizza is always a staple — it’s just so versatile and comforting. This tortilla pizza keeps it elegant with beautiful blood oranges and fennel and makes for a healthy and stunning meal.
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Grapefruit Poppy Seed Cake [Photo: Less With Bread]
This is a fun twist on the classic lemon version but brightened up with tart grapefruit and Greek yogurt. Moist and refreshing with a sweet glaze, this is the perfect anytime snack.
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Lemon Blueberry Iced Tea [Photo: The Blondielocks]
This refreshing, non alcoholic drink just sings summer. Unlike syrupy traditional iced tea, this drink is low in sugar and calories thanks to the addition of honey. All it takes are a few delicious ingredients and you’ll have summer in a glass!
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Beet, Fennel and Citrus Salad [Photo: Less With Bread]
I know eating a salad when it’s still below zero is not ideal, but this one is too pretty to resist! Juicy grapefruits and oranges come together with earthy beets and crunchy fennel for the perfect balance of flavours. Plus, you can never go wrong with more vitamin C in your life!
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