From October to April, we can usually find these sweet citrus fruits on the market. They are first cultivated in China and Japan 3,000 years ago. They are smaller, less tart and easier to peel than the oranges.

When buying tangerines, make sure that you look for firm to slightly soft skin that are free of marks. They also must have bright orange hues. There are many varieties of tangerines—Clementine is the most popular of the fruit since it contains very few seeds, has dark orange peel and has a very sweet flavor. The Honey variety, on the other hand, is a cross breed between tangerines and oranges. They have many seeds and their skins are very thin. It ranges from yellow to orange. Some varieties are also the Sunburst and Fallglo.

Tangerines are perfect for snacking, salads and desserts.

Here are some recipes you can make from tangerines: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Tangerine-Maple-Black Pepper Glaze, Tangerine Margarita, Grilled Boneless Pork Loin with Tangerine-Rosemary Glaze, Spicy Tangerine Chicken Wings and Cherry and Tangerine Steel Cut Oats.