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Where would we be without the pop of citrus colour during winter? The brightest yellows, oranges, greens and somewhere-in-betweens lift our spirits as much as they lift our dishes.
Speaking of which, nothing cuts through the drudge of winter like a citrus dish. It's impossible to taste the tang and not feel a little summer inside. Who knows why citrus feels like hot weather when it grows in anything but?
We're not complaining, though. As these recipes show, during the cool months, citrus is all you need to feel warm about the world.
A hit of mandarin adds intense flavour to an Italian afternoon tea favourite. Source: Alan Benson
Add a mandarin twist to a classic winter comfort dish. Source: Sharyn Cairns
Day started just right. Source: Benito Martin
Don’t be scared of cooking duck - it’s really not as tricky as its reputation might suggest. Source: Benito Martin
It's pretty clear how much orange loves chicken. 😍 Source: Brett Stevens
They look amazing, but these cakes are basic-as to make. Source: China Squirrel
The comfort of rice pudding with the pep of citrus. It's sure to make everything feel better. Source: Chris Middleton
Fresh, clean flavours make this eggplant and pumpkin green curry one you'll make again and again. Source: Sharyn cairns
Short, buttery pastry, tart custard filling and a sweet, fluffy meringue topping - who could possibly resist? Source: Rochelle Eagle
Two hours of roasting is never enough. Source: Adam Liaw
The added Campari-soaked tangelo pieces really hit the high notes. Source: Alan Benson
No cooking is needed to bring a winter salad to the table. Source: Alan Benson
A colourful way to get your winter greens in. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
Such an amazing combination of salty-sweet flavours, all jamming with the zest of finger lime. Source: Outback Gourmet
This is the sort of sweet you can get happily lost in for days. Source: Warndu Mai (Good Food)
Calamansi goes oh-so well with a condensed milk meringue and buttery gingersnap biscuit base. Source: Maysie Lecciones
Cor blimey. ああすごい Source: SBS VICELAND
Cotton soft cheesecakes (or soufflé cheesecakes as they are known in Japan) are light, soft, fluffy and addictive. Source: Alana Dimou
Middle Eastern cooks sure know how to . Here it's by stuffing it with cheese and cumquats then drowning it in an orange blossom citrus syrup. The tiny fruit adds sweet decoration to the baked fish, too. Source: Alan Benson
Biting into these clean flavours will make you feel like you're on a Venezuelan beach in 35°C heat. Source: The Latin Kitchen
The coconut lime dressing adds incredible flavour to these marinated lovely legs. Source: Luisa Brimble
