Let’s get our citrus on! These orange-flavored recipes are going to be your new summer go-tos. Every bite is bursting with that wonderful orange taste that gets your mouth-watering and begging for more. Here are some orange-tastic recipes that will have you so glad we didn’t say banana!
Pina Colada French Toast & Orange Syrup
“Since having a Pina Colada for breakfast is frowned upon, I threw together this delicious variation with some tangy Orange Syrup to go with it. If I had any pineapple in the house I would have made Pineapple Syrup instead! Family quite enjoyed it!” - Teresa
Melt in Your Mouth Orange-Yogurt Pancakes
“These pancakes are so simple and really do melt in your mouth! You have to use full fat yogurt though! Don't use the Greek stuff!! (It's too concentrated) Without the orange gratings the orange flavor is really delicate and subtle. If you want it to pop more I recommend using the gratings.” - Lindsey
Jumbo Cranberry Citrus Muffins
“These cranberry orange muffins will be a delicious treat to wake up to. They're bursting with citrus flavor. Perfectly sweet, with little bits of tart cranberries throughout, these muffins are just as good as anything you'd find at a bakery.” - Kitchen Crew
Orange French Toast with Pecan Sauce
“If you are really in the mood to completely blow your diet (as I was last weekend), this is the way to do it! Bright, citrus flavors mixed with caramel and bourbon. This decadent breakfast is perfect for the holidays. Don't substitute another bread - it's worth it to use challah or brioche. The texture and taste will win you over.” - David
Orange Lemonade
“In the summer, I thought of making lemonade but I wanted something better than regular lemonade. Strawberry lemonade was too sweet for me. So, I decided to make my own lemonade - orange lemonade!!” - Cheryl
20 Minute Light Orange Chicken
“Normally takeout orange chicken is battered and fried in a lot of oil but I prefer this lighter and healthier version where the chicken is simply sauteed and then tossed in a super tasty orange sauce! One of the best things about this recipe is that it takes less time to make than it takes to steam the rice, less than 20 minutes!” - Kevin
Blackened Shrimp Salad with Roasted Oranges
“Wow, is this a flavorful and very aromatic salad. Between the aroma of the blackened shrimp and those roasted oranges the kitchen smelled delicious!!! I couldn't wait to get a bite of this salad. I love spicy blackened dishes and with the roasted oranges I new it would take on a whole new taste.” - Kim
Mexican Citrus Roasted Pork
“This recipe is low cal, double duty, with enormous flavor! It's a Crock Pot recipe too so it tastes like you've been slaving all day. 🙂 I also use this pork in my Cuban sandwiches.” - Megan
Orange Coca Cola Ham
“This ham always turns out juicy and flavorful. It melts in your mouth. So good it just disappears every time.” - Robin
Crock Pot Citrus Chicken
“I made this last night and had leftovers tonight. It was wonderful. The first night I had noodles with it and tonight I had it over rice. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips. Such good fresh taste with the lemon and orange juice. Hubby said it is a keeper. Don't worry about it being too acidic because it is mild but great tasting.” - Connie
Balsamic Cranberry Orange Glazed Pork Chops
“This is an AWESOME recipe! I cheated a little and added a teaspoon of Splenda Brown sugar. My husband likes it a little sweet. Thank you so much for posting this recipe.” - Karen
Orange & Lemongrass Shrimp Stir-Fry
“I was supposed to have leftover chicken, but we had to run over to a hardware store... which just so happens to be right by my favorite store. I decided that I wanted shrimp for dinner instead. I really like this dish, and my husband asked me to make it again!” - Jessica
Orange BBQ Chicken Bites
“I made this last night and my picky husband told me I can make it again!!!! It was FABULOUS!!” - Pearl
Grilled Chicken a L' Orange
“Made this tonight and really enjoyed it! The marinade was great! I made it with fresh Valencia orange juice. I got the sauce a bit too thick and used low sodium chicken broth to thin it. The sauce was good although the chicken itself is so good that I didn't really need the sauce. However, I think I'll serve the chicken with rice next time and so the sauce will be a nice addition.” - Melanie
Orange Juice Cake
“This amazingly delicious cake starts with a simple box cake mix, but is transformed into something that I can only describe as a big ol’ bite of sunshine! It’s been a frequent treat in our family and I just know you guys are going to love it too! It’s infused with delicious orange juice flavor in the cake itself and in the glaze.” - Stacey
Mandarin Orange Cake (Pig Picking Cake)
“Mandarin Orange Cake, also affectionately called Pig Picking Cake because it’s so good that it makes such pigs out of us, is a Southern classic! This is a beloved cake of family reunions, church picnics, potlucks, and warm weather get togethers. Surprisingly easy to make, this cool cake has always been a hit wherever it goes!” - Christy
Scratch-made Orange Zest Pound Cake with Orange Curd
“Scratch-made Orange Zest Pound Cake with Orange Curd is buttery and soft with a light citrus flavor. The Orange Curd is luscious, sweet, slightly tart, and adds just enough zing to the cake. This recipe combo of cake plus curd is dessert heaven.” - Paula
Chocolate Dipped Orange Butter Cookies
“These butter cookies just melt in your mouth. Orange zest gives the cookies a refreshing orange flavor. Dipping them in chocolate makes them even better. Pack in a cellophane bag and you have a lovely party favor or hostess gift.” - Kitchen Crew
Orange Cream Cheese Bread Recipe
“Made this recipe yesterday. LOVED it. Saving one loaf for company this weekend. It was so simple to make and turned out so light and fluffy. Thank you for sharing.” - Carolyn
Orange Meringue Pie
“This pie is so good. I have even made it with orange-pineapple juice concentrate. Thank you for the recipe. And I also use store-bought cookie crust. You ought to try the orange filling in a chocolate cookie crust…it was all I had and oh my word it was so good.” - Barbara
Marmalade Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
“Oh yum! This was so good, the crew ate this in no time. This coffee cake recipe is full of orange flavor. The orange cream cheese filling inside each biscuit is a nice surprise. The glaze on top adds just enough sweetness but doesn't make this coffee cake recipe too sweet. This cake is really simple to make. A beginner cook can make this and impress everyone.” - Kitchen Crew
Orange Dreamsicle Cake
“This cake is so moist. Everytime I take it somewhere, I bring back an empty cake carrier. If you enjoyed Creamsicle ice cream when you were growing up then you will love this cake. It's not a heavy cake and not real sweet...Just right. I hope your family will enjoy this cake as much as mine!” - Linda
Citrus Coconut Milk Cake
“Well it must have been good; Once again I walked away from the table to go get a plate and when I came back the whole cake was gone! I made the mistake of cutting it into slices then walked away ....LOL! Well everyone said it was great.....I'll have to make another one to try it!” - Kimberly
Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake
“This citrus cake is cool and fluffy! It's a lightened up version of a cake that was popular in the 1980's. The mandarin oranges are blended into the fluffy sponge-like cake. Then, it's frosted with Cool Whip mixed with vanilla pudding and crushed pineapples. The flavors give the cake a very tropical feel. Serve this cake cold straight from the fridge. It's a nice cool treat for a hot day.” - Kitchen Crew
Old-Fashioned Orange Sherbet
“My mother-in-law, Betty, made this out of a 1950's orange juice advertisement she got in the mail. I updated it by using an ice cream freezer and not freezer trays. This sherbet is easy and so cool and refreshing on a hot day. Only has 4 ingredients!” - Angela
Citrus Pound Cake with Orange Glaze
“This recipe dates back many many years and is now a family heirloom recipe. I saw it when I was just a little kid. It's from a bed and breakfast inn that has long since closed. My late mother used to bake this cake, then me and now my kids. There is just something fun about this cake. I have many more cakes I make and they are very good but they love this cake. My family just can't have any celebration without this cake!” - Donna