10 citrus rice recipes

Stir-fried beef with orange peel, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried chiles. The classic Szechuan restaurant dish with tender velveted beef, citrus perfume, and a numbing tingle on the finish.

Authentic General Tso's chicken stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, orange zest, and dried citrus peel. A from-scratch version with no batter, no deep frying, and real numbing heat.

Avgolemono, classic Greek chicken lemon soup with rice and a silky egg-lemon liaison. Just 5 ingredients for a bright, velvety soup with tangy citrus warmth.

Tender pork cubes stir-fried with tart kumquats, honey, and citrus in a glossy soy glaze. Quick 30-minute Asian-fusion dinner over fluffy rice.

Boiled chicken in cream of mushroom sauce with mandarin oranges, sliced mushrooms, and water chestnuts. A retro casserole-style dinner with sweet citrus and savory cream sauce, served over rice.

Shrimp and sea scallops steamed with orange juice and rice vinegar, then tossed warm in a citrus-sesame vinaigrette with fresh dill and chives. A light, low-calorie seafood dish that's also diabetic-friendly.

Chinese hot pot lemon chicken with bone-in pieces seared then simmered in a clay pot with sliced lemon, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and ginger. A saucy, citrus-bright braise served over rice.

Grilled tuna steaks with citrus shallot vinaigrette featuring blanched lemon and lime peel, rice vinegar, shallots, and a touch of red pepper flakes. A quick 30-minute summer seafood dinner with a bright, restaurant-style finish.

Fresh citrus vinaigrette with diced orange, grapefruit, lime, and lemon segments in olive oil, champagne vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, pink peppercorns, and cilantro. Restaurant-quality.

Orange tapioca pudding made with skim milk, orange juice, and diced oranges. A light, low-calorie custard-style dessert with citrus flavor and tapioca pearl texture.