7,271 lemony recipes

Coriander flank steak marinated in lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, ground coriander, and garlic, then grilled and finished with fresh cilantro. A quick-grilling steak with warm, citrusy spice.

Chana masaledar: spiced chickpeas simmered with cumin, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, fresh ginger, and garlic in a tomato-laced sauce. Vegan Indian comfort food.

Fusilli with vegetables: a fresh Italian pasta sauce of zucchini, plum tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and herbs simmered in olive oil. Summer garden produce tossed with corkscrew pasta and a shower of parmesan.

Dilly beef salad with cubed cooked beef, stuffed olives, pickled onions, and green pepper in a beer and dill mayonnaise dressing. A tangy, cold meat salad for lunch or picnics.

Pan-seared pounded chicken breasts with red potato wedges and a bright lemon-dill butter sauce. A clean 40-minute dinner plated restaurant-style.

Spicy Thai-inspired tomato soup with coconut milk, red curry paste, tofu, and soy sauce. Vegan, creamy, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Cheese ravioli tossed in homemade broccoli pesto with walnuts, Parmesan, and lemon. A vibrant vegetarian pasta that puts a whole head of broccoli to work.

The citrus zest undertone of these versatile bread sticks marries well with the rosemary and molasses to produce an intriguing addition to a picnic basket or a formal dinner.

Steamed salmon fillets wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves with a soy-ginger-sherry marinade, scallions, and cilantro. An Asian-inspired low-calorie main finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Hot spiced crab soup with whole cracked Dungeness crab simmered in a buttery white wine and chicken broth, spiked with garlic, cayenne, and hot pepper sauce. A messy, hands-on bowl built for cracking and slurping.

Vegetarian brown rice casserole baked with tomatoes, pine nuts, currants, and sauteed vegetables. A hearty one-dish meal with Mediterranean-style flavors.

Mediterranean lamb stew simmered with tomatoes, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and green beans. Slow-cooked until fork-tender, served with yogurt and pita.

Grilled turkey kebabs marinated in chili sauce and lemon juice with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers. Lean, colorful skewers great for summer cookouts.

Minnesota-style clam chowder loaded with wild rice, potatoes, mushrooms, and cream. A Northwoods twist on New England chowder, finished with a splash of sherry before serving.

Swordfish marinade with soy sauce, orange juice, tomato paste, garlic, and lemon. A savory-citrus blend that caramelizes beautifully on the grill.

Kapernschnitzel, a German pan-fried veal cutlet with capers, white wine pan sauce, lemon, and paprika. A quick, elegant main dish ready in 30 minutes.