3,098 lemony recipes

Half-raw, half-cooked blueberry pie with fresh berries topped by a glossy cooked blueberry glaze in a pre-baked shell. No oven needed after the crust.

South African curried lamb kebabs marinated overnight in a sweet-tangy sauce of chutney, curry powder, vinegar, and lemon leaves. Grilled and served with rice and chutney.

Scandinavian raspberry soup blends puréed berries with chablis, orange juice, and lemon for a chilled Nordic fruit soup. Whole raspberries and a sour-cream swirl finish each bowl.

Raspberry souffle: a Chambord-spiked raspberry puree folded into stiff-peak egg whites, baked in a water bath until towering and puffed. Light, no-yolk, dramatic French dessert.

Watermelon rind pickle is a Southern preserve made from the white inner rind, brined for three days then simmered in spiced sweet vinegar with cinnamon, cloves, and lemon. Crisp, sweet-tart, translucent.

Classic red wine sangria with brandy, triple sec, frozen lemonade, orange juice, and ginger ale for fizz. Mix, chill, and serve for an easy party pitcher.

Peach apricot pie: fresh sliced peaches glazed with apricot jam, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon in a flaky double-crust. Summer stone fruit at its peak.

Sugar-free strawberry ice made with pureed strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar replacement. A light, diabetic-friendly frozen dessert with almost no calories.

A vintage lemon Jell-O mold loaded with diced apples, crisp celery, chopped walnuts, and a swirl of mayonnaise. This retro Waldorf gelatin salad is a nostalgic potluck classic.

Microwave swordfish with tomato and basil: meaty fish steamed over ripe tomato slices and fresh basil with olive oil and lemon. A clean Mediterranean fish dinner in 6 minutes flat.

Tangy rhubarb and sweet strawberries baked under crunchy oat topping spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Classic spring dessert ready in 50 minutes with minimal prep.

Homemade mincemeat with suet, currants, raisins, grated apples, candied citron, and warm spices. A meatless filling for pies and tarts that freezes beautifully or cans for long-term storage.

Chicken Yassa from Senegal: lemon-marinated chicken broiled and simmered with caramelized onions, olives, habanero, and carrots. A tangy, savory West African classic served over rice.

Quick caramel apple pie with quartered caramel candies, caramel ice cream topping, diced unpeeled apples, and a pecan topping. Uses a store-bought crust for easy assembly.

Champagne fruit bowl tosses crisp apples and seasonal fruit in fresh citrus, then gets a splash of chilled bubbly and toasted almonds right before serving. A bright, boozy brunch centerpiece that comes together in a single bowl.

Warm spiced apple cider punch infused with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and fresh nutmeg, blended with orange and lemon juice for holiday gatherings.