1,635 lemon zest recipes

Placek swiateczny is a Polish Christmas bread loaded with walnuts, raisins, orange peel, and a splash of vodka. Bake it days ahead for the best flavor.

Crispy deep-fried smelt coated in a fiery blend of dry mustard, cayenne, and lemon zest. Double-fried for maximum crunch, these little fish make an addictive appetizer or light seafood dinner in just 30 minutes.

Ukrainian cheesecake made with sieved cottage cheese, lemon zest and folded egg whites for a light, custardy crumb that lives somewhere between a New York cheesecake and a souffle. Old-world Eastern European baking.

Old-fashioned mince meat with calf tongue, suet, dried fruit, candied citrus, brandy and whiskey. The traditional pie filling, aged in a crock for at least 7 weeks for deep holiday flavor.

Oven baked chicken Kiev stuffed with chive-lemon butter, breaded with seasoned crumbs, pan-seared then finished in the oven for a crispy golden crust.

Grilled lemon garlic chicken breasts glazed with orange marmalade for a sweet-tart, golden finish. Uses a butter, lemon juice, and garlic marinade with an oven-bake option.

If you're thinking of entering a baking contest, then try this delicious and decadent cake that may help you win first prize!

Lemon loaf cake with a sticky lemon glaze and homemade lemon ice on the side. A two-part dessert with a tender citrus pound cake and a tart granita-style ice for the perfect summer-afternoon plating.

Meatless apple and green tomato mincemeat with golden raisins, currants, citrus zest, and warm holiday spices. A vegetarian alternative to traditional mincemeat, perfect for pies, tarts, and gift jars.

Cedar-plank salmon crusted with smoky Portuguese linguica, breadcrumbs, and citrus zest. A bold Emeril-style seafood showpiece with wood-smoked aroma and a crackly sausage topping.

Poppy seed roll: an Eastern European yeasted bread wrapped around a rich poppy seed filling sweetened with honey and orange-lemon zest. Holiday classic.

Rainbow trout teriyaki broiled in 5 minutes after a quick soy-ginger-garlic marinade. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for fast Asian-inspired weeknight fish.

New England apple pie with a butter pastry, crumb topping, and heritage apples like Northern Spy or Rhode Island Greening. Cinnamon and lemon zest brighten the filling, and a two-stage bake browns the crust without burning.

German French Toast baked crispy in breadcrumbs, topped with smoked bratwurst, caramelized onions, tart apple slices, and cinnamon-sugar. A hearty sweet-savory breakfast ready in under an hour.

Shrimp scampi primavera tosses garlicky lemon shrimp with spaghetti, fresh vegetables, and basil. Bright Italian-American weeknight dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Start your biscotti obsession with my family recipe for Italian Almond Biscotti. Easy with classic taste -it will quickly become one of your favorites.