🍊 Citrus Splash

Get Set Zest! 🍋

Author

Umama Batool
March 11, 2024

Squeeze Out The Last Drop!

Welcome to yet another juicy edition of Kitchen Guide 1O1 where we bring you everything citrus!

Citrus is the sun; Citrus is shine, Citrus is everything so damn fine that we are overwhelmed with its qualities and flavor.

Let’s talk particularly about Oranges. 🍊

From sun-kissed groves to your morning juice glass, oranges have captivated senses and nourished bodies around the globe.

So, Let’s unwrap this freshness and check out our picks for you

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Citrus Around The Globe

Citrus fruits are celebrated globally for their vibrant flavors, refreshing zest, and numerous health benefits.

The Citrus family offers a wide variety of sweet and tangy flavors and is used in cuisines around the world.

Let's explore citruses found across the globe.

1. Oranges

  • Valencia oranges have seeds and are prized for their sweet and abundant juice.

  • Navel oranges are seedless, making them perfect for snacking.

  • Blood Orange offer a unique berry-like taste and a distinctive crimson flesh.

2. Lemons

  • Eureka: The classic lemon, known for its tart flavor, is widely used in cooking and baking.

  • Meyer: A cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, Meyer lemons are sweeter and less acidic, ideal for desserts and cocktails.

3. Limes

  • Persian (Tahiti) Lime is large, less acidic, and versatile in culinary uses.

  • Key Lime: Famous for the iconic Key lime pie. Aromatic and acidity than Persian limes.

4. Grapefruits

  • Ruby Red grapefruits are sweeter and less bitter, making them more palatable to eat raw.

  • Traditional White Grapefruit offers a bitter taste that is refreshing and zesty.

5. Mandarins

  • Tangerines are smaller and sweeter than oranges, with a loose skin that's easy to peel.

  • Clementines: Seedless and sweet, clementines are a popular choice for snacking.

  • Satsumas: Known for their incredibly sweet flavor and easy-to-peel skin, satsumas are a cold-tolerant mandarin variety.

Lemon Cookies

in less than 30 minutes

Make lemon cookies from cake mix in just 20 minutes! These sweet, tart crinkle cookies are easy to make with just five ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package of lemon cake mix

  • 2 large eggs

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Pour cake mix into a large bowl. Stir in eggs, oil, and lemon extract until well blended.

  3. Working in batches, drop teaspoonfuls of dough into a bowl of confectioners' sugar. Roll dough in sugar until lightly coated, then place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms are light brown, 6 to 9 minutes.

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Orange Health Benefits

Beyond their refreshing taste and vibrant color, Oranges pack a powerful nutritional punch and offer a multitude of health benefits.

Watch this clip and indulge in the golden goodness of this gift of nature. Hear the crunch of peels and drool over fresh juice droplets that follows!!

Is that an orange or a mandarin? Watch and decide 😋 

Here are some health advantages of incorporating oranges into your diet:

  • Supports the immune system, helps fight off infections, and promotes skin health.

  • Contain antioxidants, reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

  • Help prevent constipation, improve digestion.

  • Contribute to a healthy weight management plan.

  • Enhances Eye Health

  • Regulates Blood Sugar Levels

  • Boosts Brain Function

  • Maintain fluid balance in the body.

Whether eaten as a snack, juiced, or used to add flavor to dishes, oranges are a versatile fruit that can contribute significantly to overall wellness

Until We Meet Again Under the Orange Tree...

As we wrap up this Citrus-inspired edition

We hope you feel inspired to explore the wonderful world of the orange family.

Experimenting with orange-based recipes, or simply enjoying the health benefits of this fantastic fruit, there's always more to discover.

Stay Zesty,

The Kitchen Crew