3,098 lemony recipes

Grilled rainbow trout fillets marinated in lemon and olive oil, served with a chunky salsa of fire-kissed eggplant, red and green bell peppers, scallions, and black olives.

Grilled bourbon chicken basted with a sticky glaze of bourbon whiskey, dark brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire, and garlic. Sweet, smoky, and charred at the edges. Backyard BBQ gold.

Seared beef tenderloin with a three-citrus butter sauce made from lemon, lime, and orange juice reduced with red wine. Restaurant-level elegance, surprisingly simple.

Citrus ice made with orange, grapefruit, and lemon juice frozen into a refreshing granita-style dessert. A light, diabetic-friendly frozen treat with bright triple-citrus flavor.

Beer marinade for beef with cayenne, horseradish, lemon juice, and olive oil. A Cajun-spiced marinade that doubles as a basting sauce while grilling.

Mango flummery is a chilled fruit dessert made with pureed mangos, orange juice, and tapioca. Silky, egg-free, and naturally tropical with a soft pudding-like set.

Fig garden party cakes layer sponge cake or lady fingers with a homemade dried-fig filling cooked down with peanut butter, butter, and lemon juice. A vintage tea-table dessert with surprising depth.

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.

Light corn and tomato broth made with fresh ears of corn, ripe tomatoes, and chicken broth, finished with a bright squeeze of lime. Ready in under 40 minutes.

Simple Banana Daiquiri blends fresh banana, rum, banana liqueur, lemon juice, and superfine sugar with ice into a smooth frozen cocktail for two. Lighter than the cream version, ready in 5 minutes.

Honey glazed carrots and parsnips with curry powder, lemon juice, and butter, finished in the oven for a caramelized coating. Make-ahead friendly for holiday meals.

Smoky chipotle-ancho chili pesto with roasted red bell pepper, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. A bold, vegan Mexican-inspired sauce for pasta, grilled meats, or sandwiches.

Sugar-free fresh strawberry spread made with ripe berries, lemon juice, and unflavored gelatin. Low-calorie, no pectin needed, and ready in 15 minutes. Tastes like real fruit, not jam.

A basic dry rub made from chili powder and cayenne pepper that's perfect for steaks!

Roasted garlic and cumin-spiced broiled eggplant tossed with capellini, lemon juice, and cilantro. A vegan room-temperature pasta with bold, smoky Mediterranean flavor.

Authentic Cantonese lemon chicken with crispy deep-fried bird, tangy lemon-ginger sauce, black mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. A citrus-bright Chinese dinner that beats takeout.