Orange

Store at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer storage. Juice and zest can be frozen for several months.

Excellent source of vitamin C (53 mg per 100g). Contains folate, potassium, and antioxidants.

Roll oranges firmly on the counter before juicing to release more juice

Use a microplane to zest only the orange outer peel, avoiding the bitter white pith

For supremes (segments without membrane), cut off both ends, slice away peel and pith, then cut between membranes

Bring oranges to room temperature before juicing for maximum yield

Chocolate, vanilla, and caramel in desserts

Fennel, beets, and avocado in salads

Duck, chicken, and pork in savory dishes

Ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise

Olive oil and vinegar in dressings

Zesting too deeply and including bitter white pith

Juicing cold oranges straight from the fridge, which yields less juice

Discarding orange peels that can be candied or used to infuse flavor in syrups and sauces