Recipes with lemon zest

Homemade lemon biscuits split and loaded with mixed summer berries, strawberry puree, and billowy whipped cream. Use whatever seasonal fruit you have for this classic fruit shortcake.

An elegant charlotte lined with ladyfingers and filled with a tangy citrus cream made from quark, yogurt, and whipped cream. Topped with glazed fresh strawberries. A make-ahead showpiece for special occasions.

A scrumptious bread pudding that will have you singing the "Pina Colada song" all day long!

A surprising sweet-savory pie layering sautéed zucchini with caraway seeds and lemon zest beneath a rich, buttery lemon custard. The kind of old-fashioned garden pie that turns zucchini skeptics into believers.

Salmon lemon penne pairs grilled salmon and roasted red peppers with a bright lemon Alfredo sauce over penne. A weeknight pasta that eats like restaurant food.

Fresh raspberry pie with a cinnamon-laced double crust made from butter and shortening. Cornstarch thickens the bubbling berry juice into glossy filling, brightened with lemon zest.

Carthusian dumplings made from stale kaiser rolls soaked in lemon-milk custard, breaded, deep-fried, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. A classic German dessert.

This low fat and low calories sorbet is perfect during the hot summer day, it helps you cool down the body and satisfy the mouth.

Hearty from-scratch black bean soup simmered with carrots, celery, and bright lemon zest, then pureed velvety smooth. A soul-warming bowl that feeds a crowd!

Banana pie topped with a crunchy macadamia nut streusel.

These traditional babkas are rich, egg-yolk-laden yeast breads with golden raisins and a hint of lemon zest, baked in fluted pans and dusted with powdered sugar. Best eaten fresh within a couple of days.

Catch your family's attention with this scrumptious salmon dish made with long grain rice, fresh basil and chopped scallions.

French pear pie with sliced Bartlett pears, orange juice concentrate, and a cinnamon-ginger crumb topping. A rustic, crumble-topped fall dessert with warm spice.

Lemon pound cake with a fine, buttery crumb and bright citrus zest, baked in a bundt or mini loaves. Old-fashioned five-egg richness with no leavening except properly creamed butter.

Lemon-pecan torte made with ground pecans and matzoh meal instead of flour, topped with a lemon curd glaze. A naturally flourless cake perfect for Passover.

No-bake cheesecake filling on a cinnamon cookie crust, topped with golden meringue. The filling sets from condensed milk and lemon juice, no water bath needed.

Classic Linzer squares and thumbprint cookies with toasted hazelnut dough, cinnamon and raspberry jam filling. Austrian-style Christmas cookie baking from one batch of dough.

Saffron bread for the bread machine, a fragrant Scandinavian-style golden yeast loaf with bloomed saffron, sweet currants, lemon zest, and warm nutmeg.

Lemony cheesecake on a cinnamon-graham crust: a tangy lemon cream cheese filling under a layer of sour cream, all crowned with a glossy lemon glaze. A triple-lemon baked cheesecake that's bright, creamy, and rich.

Lemon yogurt muffins: tender yogurt-based muffins with fresh lemon zest, soaked in a sweet-tart lemon syrup for intense citrus flavor. Bakery-style muffins with a bright finish.

Le Bisse are traditional S-shaped butter cookies with lemon zest, made from a simple egg-butter-flour dough. Crisp and golden, these French-style cookies have an elegant shape and delicate crumb.

Rosemary lemon chicken with bone-in breasts marinated in lemon juice, honey, and fresh rosemary, then baked covered and uncovered for juicy meat and golden skin.

Kos lemon pie, a Greek almond and honey tart in a lemon shortcrust pastry, soaked in lemon syrup and dusted with powdered sugar. An elegant Mediterranean dessert with bright citrus flavor.

Taillaule is a rich Swiss celebration bread from Neuchâtel, studded with raisins and lemon zest, brushed with apricot glaze, and finished with water icing and toasted almonds.

The cheese-filled salmon rolls are sliced into rounds for lovely presentation. They make an elegant appetizer.

Elegant French apple pudding soufflé with Calvados, sautéed apples, and almond macaroon crumbs served with homemade vanilla sauce for special occasion dessert.

Raisin-studded sweet bread baked in coffee cans pairs with rich farmer cheese spread studded with cherries and nuts for a stunning Eastern European Easter centerpiece tradition.

This simple fruit salad works at the start of the meal or as a dessert. The fruit is lightly glazed with either a simple syrup or agave syrup. Ginger, a bit of lemon, and some savory thyme which pairs amazingly with summer fruits accents the tartness of the berries and the sweetness of the stone fruit.

Austrian Mozart cookies with a buttery shortbread base, apricot rum filling, and confectioners sugar. Elegant sandwich cookies with a ring-and-circle design.

Lemon pineapple chicken with broiled chicken breasts finished in a bright sweet-sour sauce with pineapple chunks, carrots, and green pepper. Light, easy weeknight dinner.

Lemon poppy seed pound cake with a tender buttermilk crumb, bright citrus zest, and a tangy lemon glaze drizzled over the top. The bundt cake that wakes up dessert.

A silky tofu cheesecake blending pureed silken tofu with cream cheese on an almond graham cracker crust. Lighter than traditional cheesecake but impossibly creamy after an overnight chill.

Beef stew with root vegetables braised slow in red wine until the meat falls apart, then finished with a bright lemon, rosemary, and garlic gremolata. A hearty winter one-pot.

A dense, buttery Spanish-style almond cake spiked with tequila añejo, orange and lemon zest, and freshly grated nutmeg. Dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant holiday dessert.

Lemon curd coffee cake made from a buttery yeast dough rolled with tangy lemon curd filling, sliced into swirls, and baked with a walnut topping. A stunning brunch centerpiece.

Raw fennel, mushroom, and shaved Parmesan salad with a garlic-lemon vinaigrette and crushed fennel seeds. Mushrooms marinate for an hour, then get layered with paper-thin fennel and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Silky pureed spinach soup brightened with lemon zest and tangy buttermilk. Light, vibrant, and on the table in 35 minutes with just 7 ingredients.

A European-style almond and cinnamon torte with a buttery shortcrust pastry, raspberry jam filling, and a lattice top dusted with powdered sugar. Elegant enough for Christmas, simple enough for any weekend.

Finnish curd cake (rahkakakku) built on a buttered breadcrumb crust with sieved cottage cheese, cardamom, ginger, and citrus zest folded through a tender flour batter.

Lemons are available year round with a peak season in the summer. Choose specimens that are firm, smooth, brightly colored, heavy for their size, and devoid of any blemishes or green splotches, a sign of underripeness.

Lemon rice with turkey breast strips, scallions, capers, lemon zest, and fresh parsley tossed in a one-skillet meal. Bright, fresh, and on the table in 25 minutes using pre-cooked brown rice.

Betty's cheesecake is a light lemon-spiked classic with whipped egg whites folded in for souffle-like texture and a graham cracker crust. Top with cherries or fresh fruit.

From-scratch blueberry pie with toasted walnuts in the filling, a buttery sweet pastry crust, and a cinnamon-walnut crumb topping. Lemon zest brightens every bite of this three-component pie that's worth the extra effort.

Baked apples stuffed with dried figs, cinnamon, and lemon zest, basted in orange juice. A naturally sweet dessert with no added sugar or butter.

The tartness of the lemons is great with the sweet crust and meringue topping. Perfect in summer.

Lemon butter cookies with fresh lemon juice and zest in a crisp rolled-and-cut shortbread. A tender, citrusy classic dusted with sugar for a sparkly bakery-style top.

Low-fat pineapple cheesecake pie made with cottage cheese instead of cream cheese, set with gelatin, and lightened with whipped egg whites. A no-bake, fluffy, tangy-sweet dessert with crushed pineapple.

Spiced apple roly-poly rolls with pecans, raisins, and pumpkin pie spice baked in apple syrup. Dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with warm fudge sauce.