Blood oranges aren't just for salads and desserts—this vibrant fruit can jazz up your cooking and even your beauty routine in surprising ways.
Experiment with these blood oranges in creative and delicious ways and here we have got you covered!
Let's check out 6 bloody good dishes to enjoy this type of orange! Will you be intrigued enough to make one of them (or all - why not?)?
1. Blood Orange Glazed Chicken
Add a touch of citrusy sweetness to your dinner with a blood-orange glaze. Start by reducing fresh blood orange juice with a splash of soy sauce, honey, and a hint of ginger. Brush this glaze over chicken breasts or thighs and bake until tender. The result? A dish with a beautiful caramelized finish and a tangy-sweet flavor that's sure to impress.
2. Blood Orange and Fennel Salad
Swap out your usual salad ingredients for something a bit more adventurous. Combine thinly sliced blood oranges with shaved fennel, red onions, and arugula. Toss with a light vinaigrette made from blood orange juice, olive oil, and a splash of balsamic vinegar. This salad is not only visually stunning but also has a refreshing twist with a perfect balance of flavors.
From chicken and salad to colorful drinks, will they be the ones to spark your interest? Well, now, let's try exotic sips.
3. Blood Orange Sparkler
For a fizzy, festive drink, try this Blood Orange Sparkler. Start by filling a glass with ice and pouring in fresh blood orange juice. Top it off with sparkling water for a bubbly finish. For an extra touch of flavor, add a splash of elderflower cordial or a few fresh mint leaves. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and a mint sprig. This drink is not only refreshing but also visually stunning with its bright red hue and effervescent sparkle.
4. Blood Orange Lemonade
Give classic lemonade a vibrant twist with blood oranges. Mix freshly squeezed blood orange juice, lemon juice, and a bit of honey or agave syrup for sweetness. Dilute with water to your taste preference—more for a lighter drink, less for a stronger flavor. Serve chilled over ice with a few slices of blood orange and lemon for garnish. This lemonade is both refreshing and eye-catching, perfect for a summer day or any time you need a bright pick-me-up.
We ate, we drank and now we are ready to enjoy a spa day!
5. Blood Orange Sugar Scrub
Blood oranges can do more than just tantalize your taste buds—they're great for your skin, too. Mix equal parts of blood orange zest, granulated sugar, and coconut oil to create a homemade sugar scrub. Gently massage the scrub onto your skin in the shower for a refreshing and exfoliating treat. The vitamin and the sugar and coconut oil leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.
What's left is to enjoy something a little bit sweet just to awaken our senses!
6. Blood Orange Marmalade
For a sweet way to use up your blood oranges, try making marmalade. Simmer blood orange slices with sugar and lemon juice until thickened. Spoon this into jars and enjoy it on toast, scones, or as a topping for yogurt. It's a simple way to enjoy the bright, tangy flavor of blood oranges all year round.
With these creative ideas, you can elevate the humble blood orange from a basic fruit to a star ingredient in your kitchen and beyond. Don't stop here! Enjoy and try new and interesting recipes to do, can you become the blood orange master?
