Even in winter, the sun still shines in these 5 citrus recipes

By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PITTSBURGH — Winter, if you’re someone who loves the sun, can be something of a bummer in Pittsburgh. While snow days can be magical and warming your hands around a firepit after an afternoon of ice skating or sledding is fun, the long stretches of cold, gray weather can take a definite toll on our psyches.

But there is a bright spot.

Winter is peak season for some of the most vibrant offerings in your grocery’s produce section — fresh, juicy citrus fruits from California and Florida.

With their kaleidoscope of color, shape and flavor, citrus is a welcome contrast to the dark days of winter. They include sweet and tangy oranges, clementines and tangerines; bright and zesty lemons and limes; softball-sized white and pink grapefruits; and, if you’re really adventurous, tiny and tangy-sweet kumquats.

While it’s not a particularly great year for Florida oranges — the state’s citrus ac...