3,224 lemon recipes

A light main or hearty side dish, pearls of couscous with grilled veggies and a Lemon-Balsamic dressing.

Vintage molded gelatin salad with apple cider, diced apples, celery, and almonds suspended in lemon-spiked gelatin. Unmold onto lettuce and serve with whipped cream or sour cream.

Grilled tofu squares stuffed with julienned cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, and pineapple, served with a sweet chili-lemon dipping sauce. A quick, light vegan snack.

Smoked salmon with Irish brown soda bread, mixed greens, capers, and cherry tomatoes. A classic appetizer plate served with lemon, butter, and a drizzle of good olive oil.

Nutty bulgur wheat tossed with fresh asparagus, lemon zest, and herbs for a light Mediterranean-inspired side dish. Quick-cooking whole grain that delivers satisfying texture and bright spring flavors.

No-cook cranberry relish with crisp celery, fresh apple, and a hit of lemon. Make it a day ahead and let the flavors meld for your Thanksgiving spread.

Moroccan chicken with couscous simmers chicken legs in paprika, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon with lemon and carrots, served over currant-studded allspice couscous. North African flavors at home.

Indian spiced potatoes with ginger, cumin, garam masala, and amchoor. Use as samosa filling, wrap in tortillas, or stuff in pita. Vegan and ready in 25 minutes.

Aromatic Moroccan chicken tagine with toasted spices, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, served over lemon-mint couscous for authentic North African dinners.

Red lentil dahl simmered with turmeric, green chili, and butter-fried onions. A simple vegetarian Indian classic finished with fresh lemon juice.

Paper-thin cucumber slices with creamy goat cheese, lemon juice, and hazelnut oil. An elegant, no-cook salad where ingredient quality is everything. Simple, refined, and fresh.

Spiced gingerbread baked in mason jars with molasses, crystallized ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. A charming gift-worthy dessert served warm with lemon sauce.

Salmon steaks almondine steamed in court bouillon, finished with browned butter, toasted almonds, lemon juice, and a pinch of cayenne. A timeless French bistro classic.

Red snapper parmigiana marinates snapper fillets in white wine, garlic, and herbs, then gives them a savory parmesan-flour crust and a quick pan-fry. A light, low-fat fish dinner finished with a squeeze of lemon.

Easy grilled salmon over a bed of lemon-dressed radicchio, finished with a fresh raw tomato sauce. A light, fast, summery main where bitter greens and bright tomato cut the richness of the fish.

Italian tuna cheese (caciotta al tonno) topped with fresh anchovies marinated scapece-style in lemon, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Bold antipasto for serious seafood lovers.