405 nest egg recipes

A baked meringue shell holds layers of tangy lemon custard and whipped cream in this show-stopping dessert where crisp sweetness and bright citrus create the perfect balance.

These sweet and tasty treats are a great conversation starter which are perfect for the first dinner party you attend.

Orange chocolate chunk cookies with real orange zest, orange extract, and coarsely chopped chocolate baked low and slow for chewy centers and crisp edges.

Candied spiced walnuts or pecans coated in orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and powdered sugar, then baked until dry and crunchy. A festive holiday snack or handmade gift.

Moist date-apple bread studded with crunchy walnuts and brightened by fresh orange zest. This easy one-bowl quick bread fills your kitchen with warm, fruity aromas.

Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies sweetened with honey and a hint of orange zest. A soft, golden drop cookie made with oats, raisins, and a double sweetener base.

Light and airy fruit whip dessert made with fruit cocktail, orange gelatin, and whipped egg whites. A no-bake retro treat with bright citrus flavor and a creamy, mousse-like texture.

Orange walnut muffins with fresh orange juice, lemon zest, and brown sugar. A lighter, lower-fat breakfast muffin with bright citrus flavor and crunchy walnut pieces.

Banana loaf with lemon zest, dried apricots, and nuts in a moist quick bread batter. A citrus-bright twist on classic banana bread with chewy fruit pieces throughout.

Lemon tea snow with strawberry sauce: a light, airy gelatin dessert flavored with lemon and instant tea, beaten with egg whites into a cloud. Served with a warm-set strawberry-currant sauce. Retro Southern tearoom fare.

Brighten your day with a slice of this delicious cake made with zucchini, nuts and cream cheese.

Rice pudding with brandy-soaked currants, orange zest, and cinnamon, set with gelatin for a silky chilled dessert. Low-fat, make-ahead, and lightly boozy.

Orange molasses cookies, soft and puffy with cracked tops, spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and a hit of black pepper, then rolled in orange sugar. Whole wheat flour and oats make them a wholesome holiday bake.

New Orleans-style pain perdu French toast with orange flower water, brandy, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Stale French bread soaked rich and fried golden, dusted with powdered sugar.

Lightly spiced pear quick bread sweetened with honey and studded with raisins. Moist, tender crumb thanks to applesauce and minimal oil.

Lemon custard cake layers torn angel food cake with a fluffy lemon custard made from egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and meringue, then chills until set. A no-bake showstopper.