Oranges, grapefruits, limes, and lemons can provide a splash of brightness on otherwise dreary days. They also provide a healthy dose of vitamin C, lycopene, and folate. Squeeze one of these tasty dishes into your daily routine.

Fennel and blood orange are a perfect combination -- balanced with spinach leaves, this salad makes a bright lunchtime meal.

Grapefruit has a compound called naringenin that studies have shown can make our insulin more effective.

Simple, sublime, and virtually fat-free, this billowy souffle calls for just six ingredients.

Section citrus (and any other juicy fruits) over a bowl or parchment paper and return the juices that collect to the recipe in some way. Here, the tangerine juices become an ingredient in the vinaigrette.

Red grapefruit, which owes its blush to lycopene, makes a tangy platform for seared scallops; the shellfish are low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

This simple salad is juicy and refreshing.

This sweet, astringent red grapefruit relish gets a bit of heat from red-pepper flakes. A perfect foil for salmon, it also works with chicken or pork.

Silken tofu makes this dessert smooth, while fresh lemon juice adds a burst of tart flavor. You can make the lemon cream in advance, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator for three days.

This salsa makes a wonderful dipping sauce. It can also be spooned over grilled shrimp, fish, chicken, or lamb.

With more than a dozen varieties on the market, vodka leads the organic liquor trend. Add juice from in-season tangerines and pomegranates for a sweet, tangy, and festive drink.