The Citrusy Food You Want in Your Life Right Now

You’re simply the zest. [Today On The Spruce]( [The Spruce Daily]( [Go Out and Squeeze the Day!]( [Go Out and Squeeze the Day!]( [Victoria Heydt](, Editorial Project Manager Lately, I have this soul-deep hankering for [citrus-forward]( fare. After the heavy, [stick-to-your-ribs meals]( that naturally pair with hibernating in one’s home during winter, my palate is craving something brighter, lighter, and more effervescent. Citrus does just that. The floral flavors of [blood orange](, the tartness of [lime](, the brightness of [lemon](, and the delightfully sweet-and-sour nature of [grapefruit]( seem to sing to my tastebuds, calling to them like a siren luring in passing seafarers. Since the new year, I start most mornings the same way, crafting the perfect [breakfast tacos](, which I sprinkle with [tajin]( and lime juice, and lather in [hot sauce](. On the rare occasion I don’t make a breakfast taco, I whip up some [fluffy scrambled eggs]( with a side of toast that I smother in [marmalade](. On the menu for next week is this colorful [citrus salad]( that boasts the crispness of [radicchio](, the delicate, anise-like flavor of [fennel](, and the freshness of mint. Paired with pops of blood orange, navel orange, and grapefruit and topped with a honey-citrus dressing and some [grilled shrimp](, it’s the perfect solution to a mundane lunch rut. For my second lunch (yes, I eat more than one lunch), I like this [Thai rice noodle salad with chili lime vinaigrette](. It features [vermicelli rice noodles](, a whole host of fresh veggies, and coarsely-chopped peanuts. Yum! For dinner, I’m going to take my seafood cravings even further and make one (or all three) of these ceviches: [shrimp](, [classic Peruvian](, and [salmon ceviche with mango](. The acid of the lime juice cooks the raw shrimp, white fish, and salmon, and creates a delightful dish that will not make me feel guilty if (read *when*) I eat the whole serving. For dessert, I want to try out this [Old-fashioned blood orange upside down cake]( my colleague and friend, [Lauryn Bodden](, developed. I love me some bourbon and blood orange, and this delectable dessert sounds like a delightful marriage between the two. To finish off my weekly menu, I plan on finally trying my hand at creating my favorite cocktail: a [Last Word](. Equal parts [gin](, [Green Chartreuse Liqueur](, [maraschino liqueur](, and fresh lime juice combine together to create a timeless classic. With the new year in toe, what are some bright and vibrant flavor profiles are you looking forward to the most? Let us know on Facebook and Instagram @thespruceeats. Victoria Heydt Editorial Project Manager, The Spruce Eats [READ MORE]( [Today On The Spruce](#) Citrus-Forward Fare [Thai Rice Noodle Salad]( [Thai Rice Noodle Salad]( [Salmon Ceviche with Mango]( [Citrus Salad With Fennel and Honey Dressing]( [Citrus Salad With Fennel and Honey Dressing]( [Old-Fashioned Blood Orange Sheet Cake]( [Today On The Spruce](#) The Spruce Eats on YouTube [Breakfast Recipes]( [Up Your Brunch Game With These Breakfast Recipes]( [Watch & Learn]( [Today On The Spruce]( [Spruce Eats Banner]( [Today On The Spruce](#) Did somebody forward you this email? [Sign Up for The Spruce Eats Newsletter!]( Have feedback? Send us an email at contact@thespruceeats.com, subject line: Newsletter Feedback. [The Spruce]( [The Spruce]( Follow us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Spruce Eats newsletter. [Unsubscribe](page=spruceeatsprefnew) © 2022 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy.]( A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005