Citrus
Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail
This beautiful, bubbly summertime drink is fancy enough to enjoy on your yacht… or inner tube!
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Skirt Steak With Preserved Lemon Butter and Sesame Cauliflower
Skirt steak is one of our favorite cuts of beef—it’s flavorful, affordable, and quick-cooking. That said, it’s imperative to slice it thinly against the grain for the best texture.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Alex Lau
Hibiscus, Orange, and Vanilla Agua Fresca
True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.
By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Alex Lau
Sansa's Lemon Cakes
Sansa Stark made these desserts one of the most recognizable in Game of Thrones. She deserves a sweet treat after all she’s endured, and so do you. For a Dark Sansa version, pour syrup over the cake, then top with black sesame seeds. And be sure to check out our other GoT-inspired recipes!
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Hand Salad With Buttermilk, Grapefruit, and Mixed Seeds
These snaggable, snackable wedges have more in common with a bowl of party mix than any perfunctory salad.
By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Alex Lau
Cosmopolitan
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Sidecar
There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.
By Chris MoroccoPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Lime-Pickled Red Onion
Acidity helps preserve the alliums’ flavor; either vinegar or citrus juice would do the trick.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Sea Scallops With Celery Root and Meyer Lemon Salad
Pick a small to medium celery root and peel off its hide with a sharp knife. Inside you'll find ivory-green flesh that's crisp, a bit nutty, and utterly delicious in salads. This take on a classic remoulade provides perfect contrast to the silken luxury of seared scallops.
By Sara DickermanPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott
Tropical Carrot, Ginger, and Turmeric Smoothie
A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Peden + Munk
Marinated Feta With Roasted Lemon
Try this with white beans on toast, in salads, or puréed and spread on pita.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Peden + Munk
Blood Orange Buttermilk Upside-Down Cake
Be sure to invert the cake after it's baked while it's still warm; if you wait too long, the oranges will stick to the pan.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Alex Lau
Spiced Cranberry Apple Relish
This recipe, part of our Throwback Thanksgiving feature, is from our 1970 issue. Granny Smith apples have lots of pectin, which makes them ideal for this sauce; it will set up without adding any gelatin to the mixture.
By Bon AppétitPhotography by Alex Lau
Maple-Cinnamon Toast With Citrus and Crème Fraîche
The cinnamon butter will saturate the bread while it bakes, almost like an eggless French toast.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Nicole Franzen
Mixed Citrus "Gratin"
Suprêming citrus may be a labor of love, but there really is nothing more refreshing than taking a bite into one of these segments.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Danny Kim
Watermelon Margarita
Out of tequila? Never fear: Using vodka instead makes this watermelon margarita recipe just as delicious.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Aperol-Grapefruit Spritz
Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Ginger-Lime Spritz
Go with a Brut style (the driest) when picking out your Prosecco for max refreshment.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Grilled Padrón Chiles with Fish Sauce and Lime
Other not-too-hot chiles are great with the same seasonings if you can’t find Padróns. Look for shishitos or Italian frying peppers instead.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau