984 lemon recipes

Colombo de giraumon: a Caribbean curried pumpkin stew with tomatoes, sultanas, cloves, and red chili. A fragrant vegetarian side dish from the French Antilles that pairs with rice and grilled meats.

A succulent seafood dish made with smoked sausage, potatoes and a bit of cayenne pepper.

Scandinavian apple cake layered with toasted cake crumbs, currant jelly, macaroons, and ground nuts, topped with whipped cream and sugar-toasted almonds.

Canned salmon salad with dill and sesame seeds spooned into avocado halves. A no-cook, high-protein lunch that comes together in 10 minutes flat.

Cranberry apple casserole with tart Granny Smiths and fresh cranberries under a buttery oat-walnut crumble topping. The Thanksgiving side that doubles as dessert.

Fruit pudding: apples and prunes simmered into a sweet, juicy base, topped with light dumplings steamed right on the fruit. A cozy, low-fat stovetop pudding that comes together in one pan.

Louisiana Shrimp with Tomato/Vidalia Onion Sauce recipe

Mim's cabbage rolls are stuffed with ground beef, rice, and nutmeg in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce with brown sugar and lemon juice. Make-ahead freezer-friendly casserole, classic comfort.

Fresh shelled pinto beans slow-simmered with tomatoes, cumin, paprika, garlic, and olive oil. Finished with lemon juice and fresh herbs. A vegan side dish from scratch.

Soft, cakey cranberry drop cookies loaded with whole fresh cranberries, walnuts, and a touch of lemon juice. Makes 3 dozen festive holiday cookies with a tender crumb.

Crispy cornmeal-crusted fish fillets pan-fried golden and topped with a brown-butter pecan sauce with parsley and lemon. Southern fish-fry meets classic meunière.

Orange and jicama salad with sliced avocado over mixed greens, dressed with a tangy orange-lemon vinaigrette. A bright, crisp, Mexican-inspired side salad for tacos or grilled fish.

Maryland-style spicy crab soup simmered with chicken wings, tomatoes, corn, and green peas. Seasoned with Old Bay-style spices and lemon pepper for that Chesapeake Bay kick.

Lentil and garbanzo bean salad with cherry tomatoes, carrots, scallions, and fresh parsley in a lemon olive oil dressing. High-protein, vegan, and served cold.

Two-layer banana cake with pecans and buttermilk, filled and frosted with chocolate whipped cream and fresh banana slices. A showstopper that pairs ripe banana with rich chocolate mousse.

Irish Porter Cake is a dense, dark fruit cake made with Guinness, currants, raisins, mixed peel, and warm spices. Bakes for up to 3 hours, then rests a full week before cutting.