The orange peel’s citric acid will break down grease while the vinegar disinfects to get your home sparkling. (Click through for more uses for white vinegar .) 12.

We use orange zest—which is part of the orange peel—in several of our recipes, including Seared Scallops with Citrus-Ginger Quinoa, our Carrot Smoothie and this classic Mustard-Maple Pork Roast.

In this recipe from chef Francis Ang, as chicken thighs braise in a fragrant soy sauce bath infused with star anise and orange peel, the braising liquid cooks down to a thick, savory sauce ...