Doesn't it seem paradoxical that citrus season is during the winter months? When I think of citrus, I imagine icy poolside drinks and vibrant springtime desserts likeLemon Meringue Pie. Though in these dark winter days, recipes packed with lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits are a (literal) bright spot in my bakes and they should be in yours, too. If your ideal night involves curling up by the fireplace with warm tea and a good book, thisGingery Lemon Curd Coffee Cakemight be your soulmate. Packed withlemon curdand mini diced ginger, it's loaded with zippy flavor. ThisCitrus Upside-Down Cake(above) could pull anyone out of a dreary winter rut. It calls for an array of citrus slices that get shingled across the bottom of apan(before turning out onto a plate). It's worth getting ahold of some blood oranges for this recipe, which gives the cake a gorgeous bejeweled effect of deep reds amongst vibrant oranges. Plus, the cake is perfumed withorange blossom waterfor an added dimension of delicate citrus. A few years ago, I made theseOlive Oil-Orange Cookiesfor my holiday cookie box and quickly realized they were destined for baking beyond December. To me, they taste just like anolive oil cake(another excellent way to use oranges this time of year), but in cookie form. A smidge of turmeric brings an extra dose of sunshine. And if you're looking for a creative way to use up a bag of'00' pizza flour, thisLemon Ricotta Cakesurprisingly calls for it. The finely milled flour gives this rich and moist cake a plush crumb. Bring on the citrus, | 
