Citrus Season Recipes

Colorful, zesty, juicy and fresh—this week’s box celebrates the best of winter citrus season! Inside you’ll find multiple varieties of citrus to explore; tangelos, oranges, Meyer lemons, and Mandarinquats, as well as flavorful accoutrements like cranberry-orange scones, blood orange marmalade, hearty Struan bread, and fresh Bellsong Creamery ricotta to go along with. In addition to a bounty that also includes eggs, garden-grown greens and fragrant herbs, we’ve provided you some fresh kitchen inspiration via the enclosed recipes, many of which were provided by our friend, Chef Lauren Feldman. Enjoy this bright box!

Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:

Sicilian-Style Citrus Salad
This traditional Italian favorite is filled with juicy oranges, briny olives, fresh parsley and the nutty crunch of pistachios. It’s vibrant, simple and fresh.

Beet Salad with Fresh Chevre & Shaved Fennel
Tossed with a blood orange vinaigrette, this showpiece salad boasts beautiful color.

Meyer Lemon Curd
Traditionally made with lemons, this luscious curd could also be crafted with this week’s Marmalade oranges or Mandarinquats to great effect!

Candied Citrus Zest
An amazing garnish for cocktails, or to dress up a cheeseboard!

Black Radish Cream
Substitute this zingy spread for horseradish in your favorite recipes.

Homemade Limoncello
This traditional Italian favorite provides a beautiful base for cocktails; see below for a favorite from Chef Lauren.