3,036 west recipes

Lemon cream cheese pressed cookies with butter, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice. Crisp, buttery spritz cookies with a tangy twist. Makes about 5 dozen.

Baked pecan French toast soaked overnight in orange juice and custard, then oven-baked with butter, orange zest, and pecans. An easy make-ahead brunch.

Little plum cakes packed with currants and raisins, lemon zest, and nutmeg in a rich butter batter. A traditional English drop cake baked at high heat for golden, fruit-studded bites.

Orange liqueur cake with chopped dates, pecans, and buttermilk batter, soaked in a Grand Marnier orange syrup. The fruitcake alternative for people who claim to hate fruitcake.

Citrus pudding-cake that magically separates into two layers as it bakes: a light sponge cake on top and a silky lemon-orange custard pudding beneath. Baked in a water bath for gentle, even heat.

Bread machine cranberry orange bagels with dried cranberries, fresh orange zest, and a hint of clove. Boiled and baked for that authentic chewy bagel crust.

Lemon pudding cake that splits into two layers as it bakes: a fluffy citrus sponge on top and a tart lemon curd underneath. A magic self-saucing dessert from one bowl of batter.

A one-skillet dinner of pork loin, sweet potatoes and green beans glazed in teriyaki sauce with a bright hit of orange zest. Hearty, colorful and on the table in 40 minutes.

Orange cherry biscotti: twice-baked Italian cookies studded with dried cherries and zested orange. Crisp, dunkable, and nearly fat-free. Pairs with coffee, tea, or sweet dessert wine.

Bite-sized wheat germ gem cookies rolled in toasted wheat germ for a nutty, crunchy coating. Brightened with orange zest and vanilla, these little rounds are a wholesome cookie jar staple.

Wild rice with dried chestnuts, currants, aniseed, shallots, and orange zest. Includes both pressure cooker and stovetop methods. An elegant vegetarian side dish.

Orange peanut butter bread is the unexpected quick bread combo that works. Citrus-bright orange juice and zest balance the rich peanut butter into a tender, slightly chewy loaf for breakfast or snacking.

Lemon spritz cookies made with lemon juice, zest, and powdered sugar. Egg-free, dairy-free pressed cookies with a bright citrus flavor and tender crumb.

Lemon apricot pie blends sweetened condensed milk with bright lemon juice and apricot pulp into a no-bake filling, then crowns it with whipped cream or meringue. A retro five-ingredient icebox pie.

Old-fashioned lemon-nut coffee cake with a buttery crumb topping, walnuts, and lemon zest in a buttermilk batter. A quick one-pan breakfast cake best served warm.

Roman egg and cheese soup (stracciatella alla romana) with beaten eggs, Parmesan, bread crumbs, and lemon zest swirled into hot beef broth. A classic Italian comfort soup ready in minutes.