560 lemon zest recipes

Portuguese biscotti, lemon-scented ring-shaped butter cookies with a crisp, slightly crumbly texture. A Portuguese-American tradition that differs from Italian biscotti with lemon and a single bake.

Roasted pheasant halves basted in a mandarin orange and lemon glaze thickened with cornstarch. A citrus-glazed game bird roasted in three stages for crispy, lacquered skin.

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.

Old-fashioned lemonade made from a homemade lemon syrup with fresh juice, sugar, and lemon zest. The syrup keeps in the fridge for up to three weeks so you can mix a glass of fresh lemonade anytime.

Espresso Romano brewed in a stovetop moka pot and served with a twist of lemon peel. A classic Italian coffee ritual with bright citrus aroma and zero calories.

Lightly floured sole fillets pan-seared until golden and crackling, finished with a bright lemon-butter pan sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes for a quick, elegant weeknight dinner.

Lemon tassie filling made with fresh lemon juice, butter, and eggs cooked to a silky pudding consistency. A bright, tangy bite-sized tartlet filling that bakes up golden.

Grilled sea bass over citrus couscous with a reduced orange-onion sauce, coriander and a hit of Tabasco. Bright Mediterranean-style seafood dinner.

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Individual fruitcake cupcakes studded with dates, golden raisins, pecans, and citrus zest, soaked in brandy and topped with a pineapple chunk. Just 2 tablespoons of brown sugar in the whole batch. Diabetic-friendly holiday baking at its finest.

German wine cream dessert with dry white wine, eggs, and citrus zest creates an airy, custard-like treat perfect for elegant dinner parties or romantic dinners.

Lemon baked fish fillets with butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and rosemary. A light, simple weeknight dinner using flounder or haddock, ready in 35 minutes.

Lemon butter spread made with just softened butter and fresh lemon zest. Bright, citrusy, and ready in 5 minutes for toast, rolls, or corn on the cob.

Refreshing Italian ice with fresh lemon juice and zest frozen to icy perfection. Light, palate-cleansing dessert ready in 2 hours with an ice cream maker.

Lemon oatmeal cookies bright with lemon juice, zest, and extract, made lighter with oil and egg whites and given extra crunch from crisp rice cereal. A crisp, citrusy twist on the classic oatmeal cookie.

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.