7,405 lemony recipes

Lemon-scented chicken and rice are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's a one-skillet main dish recipe that combines tender chicken chunks, fluffy rice, and a simple blend of spices and herbs.

Traditional Austrian Topfenkuchen with a buttery pastry base and airy cottage cheese filling scented with lemon zest, topped with raisins and almonds. A classic European cheesecake baked into elegant squares.

Lemon icebox cookies with cornmeal and cardamom, sliced from a chilled log and baked golden, finished with tart lemon icing and chopped pistachios. Makes 6 dozen.

New Zealand foil-poached salmon steaks chilled in their own jelled juices, then served cold under warm Hollandaise. Traditional Kiwi method with butter, lemon, and salt. Pairs with mint potatoes and peas.

Explore the jungle with this delicious drink made from bananas, oranges and lemons.

Light angel food cake rolled with a tangy lemon cream filling made from sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping. A stunning no-fuss dessert that starts with a box mix.

Tender cream cheese cookies with lemon zest and a thumbprint of apricot filling, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Lindy's famous cheesecake from the legendary New York deli features a buttery cookie crust, dense citrus-perfumed filling, and a glossy strawberry topping. The benchmark for classic NYC cheesecake.

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.

Austrian Mozart cookies with a buttery shortbread base, apricot rum filling, and confectioners sugar. Elegant sandwich cookies with a ring-and-circle design.

Bluefish fillets soaked in white wine, coated in crushed almonds and herbs, then rolled around cherry tomatoes and baked. Served over parsley-romano noodles.

Portuguese piri-piri sauce: hot chili peppers, bay leaf, and lemon zest infused in olive oil. A 24-hour shake-and-wait condiment that keeps indefinitely. Drizzle on grilled chicken, fish, or pasta.

Cast iron skillet pineapple upside-down cake with buttery brown sugar caramel, pineapple rings, and maraschino cherries. A from-scratch batter with lemon zest and vanilla.

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.

Lemon butter glazed chicken breasts lightly floured, sauteed in butter, then simmered in lemon juice and chicken broth. The pan sauce reduces into a syrupy glaze.

Tomato and spinach couscous salad with whole wheat couscous, halved cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach in a bright lemon dressing. A light, healthy vegetarian side ready in about 20 minutes.