Orange zest

Here's how to zest an orange: 3 ways! You'll need a microplane, box grater, or vegetable peeler to make orange zest to use in all your recipes. Note: This method yields fine zest for using in recipes (not cocktail garnishes). **Want to zest an orange for a cocktail garnish? Go to How to Make a Lemon Twist --- it works for oranges, too!

Add pungent citrus flavor to any number of dishes with dried orange zest - just follow these easy instructions to make your own.

So here goes my modest little foray into the world of food blogging. I have blogged about food before, but those were casual one-offs, not written with the intention of making Red Moonrise a food blog. But that is what I'd like to focus on now, for the most part - my love of food, specifically all things baked, and even more specifically, all sweets decorated. More on the sweet decorations later, though. For now, I'm going to go on about one of my favourite ingredients. Yup, 'ingredient'…

Add pungent citrus flavor to any number of dishes with dried orange zest - just follow these easy instructions to make your own.

Adding orange zest to recipes is an easy way to take the flavor to the next level! Perfect paired with cranberries or in cookies, cakes, or other delicious dishes. I’ll show you how to get the best orange zest (3 ways!) and how to use it in recipes!

Save and dry your citrus rinds to make powdered zest for future recipes. So much more flavor than the store bought stuff.

This article explores three methods to make zest with photos and a video. It also includes tips on easy substitutions, storage, and recipes!

Orange Meltaway Cookies - The subtle orange flavor combined with the "melt-in-your-mouth" cookie makes this orange meltaway cookie recipe a family favorite.

10 · 50 minutes · Orange Bars are the perfect summer dessert a crowd will enjoy! Fresh orange juice paired with orange zest creates a wonderful sweet flavor that is only amplified by the rich butter crust. An easy summer dessert with a gluten-free option! Pin this for later!

Wondering what uses for orange peels you can put to use? This list includes everything from using in the kitchen to the garden!