Incredible Blood Orange Recipes You Need Serve Your Guests

When the weather outside chills you to the bone, the last thing you consider eating is something light and zesty. The urge to eat heavy and hearty is completely understandable — however, you're really missing out if you avoid serving the citrusy delight of blood oranges. This winter seasonal fruit is in the orange family. It has the usual citrus notes, plus a hint of raspberry-like properties, making it the ideal ingredient to use in baking and other sweet-savory dishes. Try out this lovely winter fruit by making one of these recipes:

Farro Salad with Kale and Blood Oranges

Take advantage of the biggest perk of winter, blood oranges, with this healthy salad.

Blood Orange Margarita Popsicles Recipe

Popsicles are great. Alcoholic popsicles are even better. Just be warned: they melt quickly.

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Avocado with Blood Orange and Pumpkin Seeds

The toasted pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch to the soft avocados in this easy recipe.

Cranberry Blood Orange Rosemary Sauce

Ready to leave everyday cranberry sauce behind? Give this recipe a try: the juicy blood orange and fragrant rosemary will make you feel like the winter isn't totally unbearable.

Blood Orange Mimosa Recipe

A classic brunch cocktail that's dressed up with the addition of deep orange-colored blood orange juice.