1,635 lemon zest recipes

Saure Kartoffel, a traditional Swabian sour potato dish with a tangy butter-onion sauce flavored with bay leaf, lemon zest, clove, and caraway. German comfort food.

European-style spice cookies with ground hazelnuts, lemon zest, and warm cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. Topped with a whole almond and egg-glazed for a glossy finish.

Viennese cookies with pecans, chocolate chips, lemon zest, cloves, and cinnamon in a buttery brown sugar dough. Tiny, crisp drop cookies baked in under 8 minutes.

Santa Claus cookies are soft drop cookies with bright lemon zest, baked then frosted and decorated into jolly Santa faces. A Christmas cookie tray classic for kids.

Lemony zucchini bread with finely shredded zucchini, fragrant lemon zest, and a hint of cinnamon. Buttery quick bread that bakes into two tender loaves with a delicate crumb.

Buttery orange poppy seed loaf cake with a citrus glaze. No leavener needed as five eggs provide all the lift. Best after ripening 1-2 days for deeper orange flavor.

Raspberry Queen of Puddings with a lemon breadcrumb custard base, a layer of raspberry jam, and golden meringue piped on top. A classic British baked pudding served hot.

Diet blueberry bread pudding made with fresh blueberries, diet bread, skim evaporated milk, and minimal sugar. A lighter take on classic bread pudding with bright berry flavor.

Savory crab and green onion pie baked in a flaky crust with lemon-spiked egg custard and two layers of melted cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature for easy entertaining.

Pasta in a light lemon wine sauce with thyme, dill, and Dijon mustard. A roux-based sauce using chicken broth and dry white wine instead of cream.

Coconut macaroons with crushed pineapple, toasted almonds, and sweetened condensed milk. Tropical, chewy drop cookies with a hint of lemon zest and almond extract.

Seafood linguine with shrimp, scallops, and mussels in a tomato-chili-basil sauce, brightened with lemon zest and white wine. Italian coastal classic, feeds six.

Roasted Cornish game hens stuffed under the skin with herbed ricotta, Parmesan, basil, and lemon zest. Roasted with white wine for an elegant one-pan dinner.

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.

Streusel apple pie with a creamy sour cream custard binding tender chopped apples and a hint of lemon zest in a single crust. A tangy, rich twist on classic apple pie, easy enough for any baker.

Poached eggs on toasted brioche with cream cheese and smoked salmon, drizzled with a homemade orange hollandaise sauce. An elegant eggs Benedict twist for brunch.