1,345 lemony recipes

Lemon-herb quinoa toasted in oil then simmered with marjoram, thyme, rosemary, and fresh lemon zest. A bright, nutty vegetarian side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Shrimp scampi primavera tosses garlicky lemon shrimp with spaghetti, fresh vegetables, and basil. Bright Italian-American weeknight dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Poached pears in a raspberry-apple juice sauce with lemon zest. An elegant, light fruit dessert served warm or chilled with a jewel-toned syrup that needs no added sugar.

Homemade lemon pasta made from scratch with lemon zest and juice in the dough, tossed with melted butter and pecans. Fresh, citrusy noodles that cook in under 2 minutes.

Prune whip spice cake with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, topped with homemade prune butter frosting studded with chopped prunes and nuts. A vintage classic.

Lemon sticky buns made with frozen bread dough, lemon-corn syrup glaze, and cinnamon-nutmeg sugar swirl. Bright citrus twist on classic sticky buns, baked golden and inverted onto the plate.

Lemon poppyseed cake in a jar bakes lemon-poppyseed cake batter in pint canning jars, sealing on cooling for portable, giftable cakes with bright citrus flavor.

Grilled new potatoes are tossed with lemon-garlic mayonnaise and fresh parsley leave. Creamy, garlicky, and refreshing are in one bite. A nice accompaniment with any BBQ main course.

Cool cantaloupe wedges topped with warm blueberry compote simmered in port wine, cinnamon, and lemon. An elegant fruit dessert ready in 15 minutes with just 7 ingredients.

French-style fruit fritters: apple, orange, or pineapple slices macerated in lemon and sugar, dipped in an egg-white-lightened batter, and deep-fried golden. Serve with powdered sugar or syrup.

Skordalia, the bold Greek garlic and potato dip whipped smooth with lemon and olive oil. This punchy, no-bread version is naturally vegan and gluten-free, served cold with fried fish or vegetables.

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.

Apricot-raspberry jam pairs sweet, golden apricots with tart raspberries in a quick liquid-pectin jam that fills 7 jars in 20 minutes. Perfect for toast, scones, or layered into thumbprint cookies.

This cake is remarkable; no one would ever believe that it is so low in fat and calories.

Moroccan tomato and roasted green pepper salad from Fez with cumin, paprika, preserved lemon, and olive oil. A smoky, bright North African appetizer or side dish.

Homemade apricot-raisin jam with lemon and orange juice creates a thick, spreadable preserve perfect for gift-giving and holiday baking.