3,098 lemony recipes

Classic cocktail sauce with horseradish heat, tangy ketchup, and fresh lemon for shrimp or crawfish. This bold, zesty sauce balances sweet tomato with sharp horseradish bite and works for any cold seafood platter.

Fruit sponge whips gelatin-set sour milk with crushed fruit and beaten egg white into a light, mousse-like vintage dessert. Old-fashioned chilled treat with cloud-soft texture.

Fresh mushroom slices marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, chilled until tangy and tender, perfect with breadsticks.

Marinated mushrooms simmer briefly in a tart bath of white wine, lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil with shallots, garlic, and coriander. A chilled make-ahead appetizer ready in 40 minutes.

Four-fruit pie with rhubarb, apple, blueberries, and raspberries in a double-crust shell. A tart-sweet summer pie that showcases the season's best.

Lamb stir-fry with leg steaks marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, then wok-seared with red bell pepper and mushrooms for a fast, savory weeknight meal.

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.

Yellow split pea dal finished with a popping mustard seed tadka, golden turmeric, and bright lemon juice. A simple vegan Indian side ready in under an hour.

Chilled strawberry soup with buttermilk, orange juice, lemon, and mint, pureed smooth and served cold with a swirl of yogurt. A refreshing summer starter.

Guacamole-stuffed tomato cups with avocado, green chiles, onion, and lemon juice, topped with crumbled bacon on a bed of lettuce. A fresh Mexican-inspired appetizer salad.

Low fat yogurt onion dip blends plain yogurt with grated onion, lemon juice, parsley, horseradish, and a dash of hot sauce. A lighter alternative to sour cream onion dip with the same satisfying tang.

Turkey Waldorf salad turns leftover roast turkey into a crisp, light meal with chopped apples, celery, green onions, and a tangy yogurt-mayo dressing brightened with lemon. The day-after-Thanksgiving lunch hero.

Milky Way pie with cherry pie filling, sliced candy bars, and chopped nuts baked in a pie shell. A fun, retro dessert with just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep.

Red-skinned potatoes tossed in a bright parsley-cucumber sauce with dill, lemon, and scallions. A fresh, dairy-free Jewish side dish topped with poppy seeds.

Light poppy seed sauce made with low-fat yogurt, citrus zest, and raspberry vinegar. A no-cook, diabetic-friendly dressing for fresh fruit salads and vegetable platters.

Middle Eastern lentil stew with potatoes, zucchini, and cumin, served with lemon wedges. A hearty, budget-friendly one-pot meal that's naturally high in fiber and protein.