Recipe Sifter

Grand Marnier orange liqueur cake with sour cream, chopped nuts, and slivered almonds. A rich, tender tube cake soaked in a boozy orange syrup for a sophisticated celebration dessert.

Soft-baked bars with apples, cranberries, and nuts baked into orange-scented batter, then frosted with tangy orange cream cheese icing. Perfect for holiday cookie trays.

Light, citrusy orange muffins topped with mandarin segments shaped like little butterflies. A charming breakfast treat kids will love, ready in 40 minutes.

German wine cream dessert with dry white wine, eggs, and citrus zest creates an airy, custard-like treat perfect for elegant dinner parties or romantic dinners.

Port wine, fig, and blue cheese sauce: a glossy reduction of caramelized aromatics, ruby port, and orange that melts tangy blue cheese into a velvety pour for pork roast or meatballs.

Christmas persimmon cake with ripe Hachiya pulp, raisins, dates, nuts, and warm holiday spices. A spiced loaf cake that bakes long and slow for a moist, fruitcake-style holiday gift.

Homemade cherry and raspberry jam with citrus zest and a hint of almond extract. A no-pectin small-batch preserve that captures peak summer fruit in glossy, ruby-red jars.

Strawberry orange muffins: tender sour cream muffins with fresh sliced strawberries and orange zest, hiding a hidden jam center. A brunch favorite that bakes in under 30 minutes.

Chunky banana bran muffins, hearty and high in fiber, with buttermilk-soaked bran, diced banana, walnuts, and raisins, deepened by molasses and orange zest. A wholesome, satisfying breakfast muffin.

Christmas Ginger Cookies with Almond Frosting recipe.

Roasted winter squash and chicken thighs braise with prunes, garlic, cinnamon, and fresh orange into a North African-leaning one-pan dinner. Sweet, savory, and built for cold weather.

Meatless apple and green tomato mincemeat with golden raisins, currants, citrus zest, and warm holiday spices. A vegetarian alternative to traditional mincemeat, perfect for pies, tarts, and gift jars.

Green lentils simmered with lovage, thyme, orange peel, and shallots in a reduced butter sauce. A refined, herbaceous French-style lentil side dish with an unexpected citrus note.

Yeasted banana fritters spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest, made with 10 ripe bananas. The dough rises overnight and fries into golden puffs. Makes 36 fritters.

Chocolate Orange Cheesecake with Cinnamon Chocolate Wafer Crust recipe

Nutty tahini paste blended with fresh orange juice and zest creates a uniquely flavored Middle Eastern cake studded with walnuts and golden raisins.