Oranges, oranges, everywhere.

United States
April 30, 2008 8:27pm CST
So I have this huge bag of oranges and I'm tired of orange slices and just plain orange. LOL!! So I'm asking this community to please help me out with what I can do with oranges. Please please please any suggestions on what I can use my oranges for?
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12 responses
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
1 May 08
Well just how large is this bag of oranges? Of course, you could always use up the bulk of them to make honest to goodness fresh squeezed orange juice. But I found a website with links to a lot of recipes calling for oranges. http://southernfood.about.com/od/orangerecipes/Orange_Recipes_Recipes_using_Oranges_and_Orange_Juice.htm
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• United States
1 May 08
Thank you for the link I checked it out and bookmarked it for tomorrow morning use. LOL!! I saw the orange shortbread and I'm thinking about doing that along with trying an orange pie. Yum. Thanks again Pyewacket.
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@kareng (54680)
• United States
1 May 08
Squeezing for fresh orange juice was the first thing that came to my mind. If you are really tired of them, share them with neighbors!
• United States
1 May 08
Thanks for the suggestions.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
1 May 08
use oranges in fruit salads , and with roast pork, in fruit salsas, in orange cakes and cookies and orange breads too.orange juice and mixed withother juices,oranges inapple pies, fruit pies, orange custards.also go to wwwcooks.com and ask for ways to use oranges and you will get just tons of information of all sorts of ways. I really like that site.
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• United States
1 May 08
Thanks I'll have to try it out and thank you again for the site. have a nice one.
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@callarse1 (4783)
• United States
1 May 08
Well I'll give you a few ideas: a) how about orange marmalade? It could be some work, but it is so tasty! b) how about fruit punch with orange slices and/or orange juice? You could get crystal light fruit punch flavor, or you could mix pineapple and fruit juice---then with the fruit punch you could add orange slices and/or orange juice. It would be good on hot days or for parties. Pablo
• United States
1 May 08
Yum now I'm hungry for orange marmalade. Yum Yum Yum...
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@mummymo (23706)
1 May 08
Juice them, add a little (go on then a lot) of vodka and I bet you enjoy them much more! lol xxx
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• United States
5 May 08
I couldn't agree with you more. LOL!! I love adding the vodka. LOL!!!
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@mummymo (23706)
5 May 08
I notice you like Peach Schnapps - have you tried a combination of that , vodka and oj? Stil get the lovely taste but with more of a kick! xxx
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• United States
6 May 08
That was my fav in highschool when I had time. LOL!!!
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@shymurl (2765)
• United States
1 May 08
Well, you can get a box of orange jello, or any flavor I guess, and put orange slices in it.
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• United States
1 May 08
As a matter of fact I think I have some sugar free orange jello. Hmmm an idea that I should do. LOL!!!
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@dizzblnd (3073)
• United States
1 May 08
You have been given many great suggestions. BUT if you tired of them.. take them to a homeless shelter, or food bank, give them to neighbors friends.. etc
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• United States
1 May 08
Thank you for that suggestion.. I'm just trying to think outside the box on something new to do with them. LOL!!!
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@brimia (6581)
• United States
1 May 08
I put an orange in my husband's lunch almost every day. He loves them. I'm not a big orange eater but I love fresh orange juice and adding them to smoothies...just puree with banana (and any other fruit you like), ice, and milk. I also like a little orange juice and zest in my muffins: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 2 large eggs (or egg substitute) Cooking spray 1 tablespoon raw sugar Preheat oven to 375°. Combine flour and next 8 ingredients (through nutmeg) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Make a well in center of mixture. Combine brown sugar, oil, rind, juice, and eggs; stir with a whisk. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir just until combined. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with raw sugar. Bake for 17 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched in center.
• United States
1 May 08
Yummm that looks absolutely delicious. Thanks dear I appreciate it. I'll have to try it soon. Maybe tomorrow while I don't want to look at food.
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
10 May 08
Orange juice? Orange Smoothies.. Orange Marmalade...
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• United States
18 May 08
That's a thought ... LOL!! I still have oranges LOL!!!! they are still good too.
• United States
18 May 08
It's all in how you store them. LOL!!!!
• United States
18 May 08
I can't believe they are still good...
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• Philippines
1 May 08
You can mix orange slices with ice cubes, syrup, and condensed milk.If you like you can mix other fresh fruits and share it with your friends too
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• United States
1 May 08
I'm definitely going to have to try it.
• United States
1 May 08
Thank you for the thought I never thought of mixing it with ice cubes and syrup and condensed milk.
• Philippines
1 May 08
it is how we eat fruits in this side of the Philippines
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• United States
1 May 08
First you put them in the freezer....then you find yourself an old sock...oops sorry. don't know what I was thinking....hmm oranges...ever had orange chicken? Get yourself some boneless skinless chicken tenders. Cut all the visible fat off of them (dice them up if you want to) season them with some lemon pepper and put them in a deep skillet with 2 tablespoons of EVOO. Squeeze the juice out of 2 or 3 oranges depending on how much chicken you have. I usually dice up about a pound and a half of chicken then use 3 oranges. Pour the juice over the chicken and reserve the pulpy slices for later. Cover and simmer on low heat about 15 minutes. Then add the pulp that you reserved earlier to the chicken and cook for 5 more minutes. While this is cooking steam up some baby carrots with diced up orange segments and some raisins. Serve it all over steamed brown rice with 2 tablespoons of I can't believe it's not butter. IT'S YUMMY!
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• United States
1 May 08
Now that it's summer and I have to lose that bootie will be trying this one. LOL!!It does sound very yummy.Thanks my dear.
@novataylor (6570)
• United States
7 May 08
Stuff a chicken with some of them, and bake it in the oven, Bella, yum, yum! Or make an orange sauce. It's really very easy - you can find a recipe on the net, you know. Orange sauce is wonderful with chicken or cornish hens, or any poultry. I've also used it with pork. Check out some recipes on the net, Bella. You'll find something that tickles your fancy. Have fun with it!
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• United States
7 May 08
So which one of you is coming to my home to cook for me this week since Cyn tried to kill me yesterday at class. LOL!!
• United States
18 May 08
if I get adventurous enough I'll try it and tell you!!!
• Canada
1 May 08
JUICE! JUICE! JUICE! It mixes really well with bananas and strawberries. Yummmmmmmy! One of my faves.
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• Canada
1 May 08
Well, ok, if you want something healthy that will make you tipsy without any long lasting effects and without being fattening, then I suggest smoking a dube, then eating the oranges or juice when you get the munchies and dry mouth. You will wake up refreshed, and satisfy hunger and thirst at the same time. hee hee.
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