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Grilled soft shell crabs basted in a tarragon and lemon pepper marinade. Cooked slow over indirect heat for crispy shells and sweet, tender meat. A Chesapeake Bay summer classic.

Orange pecan quick bread sweetened with honey instead of sugar, with fresh orange juice, orange zest, and chopped pecans. A fragrant, moist loaf with natural sweetness.

Thumbprint snowball cookies with walnuts, cinnamon, and lemon zest in the dough, filled with raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar. A festive holiday cookie.

Smoked salmon canapes on crisp jicama triangles with lime-spiked Neufchatel cheese and cracked black pepper. A light, no-cook appetizer that looks like it came from a caterer.

Moist zucchini bread with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and toasted walnuts. Bright lemon zest lifts the flavor. Quick-mix recipe that tastes better the next day.

Classic French apple dumplings wrapped in lemon-scented pastry, filled with a cognac-butter stuffing and baked golden. Serve warm with whipped cream or a pour of Marsala wine.

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.

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.

Rhubarb pecan muffins with fresh orange juice and orange zest for a tart, nutty, citrus-bright spring bake. A quick-mix muffin that uses seasonal rhubarb in every bite.

Orange coconut refrigerator cookies with fresh orange zest and flaked coconut, sliced thin from a chilled log and baked crisp. Make the dough ahead and freeze for up to 3 months.

Scallops broiled with garlic, vermouth, and lemon juice, then topped with a herbed lemon breadcrumb crust browned under the broiler. Quick Italian-inspired seafood dinner.

A European-style almond and cinnamon torte with a buttery shortcrust pastry, raspberry jam filling, and a lattice top dusted with powdered sugar. Elegant enough for Christmas, simple enough for any weekend.

Betty's cheesecake is a light lemon-spiked classic with whipped egg whites folded in for souffle-like texture and a graham cracker crust. Top with cherries or fresh fruit.

Date orange loaf is a moist quickbread with chopped dates, fresh orange juice and zest, and a handful of toasted nuts. Old-fashioned tea bread perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Pan-seared lemon chicken breasts with thyme, shallots, garlic, and a bright pan sauce. French bistro classic ready in 30 minutes for busy weeknights.

Orange bread machine recipe with fresh orange juice, zest, and egg for a soft, citrus-scented loaf. A bright, lightly sweet yeast bread that fills the house with the smell of fresh oranges.