3,013 zest recipes

Southwestern-style lemon poppy seed bundt cake made with buttermilk and glazed while warm for a moist, tangy crumb. A citrus-forward dessert finished with a lemon-soaked top.

Cold buttermilk soup with whipped egg yolks, lemon zest, and vanilla, served chilled with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream. A refreshing Scandinavian-style summer soup.

Buttery orange poppy seed loaf cake with a citrus glaze. No leavener needed as five eggs provide all the lift. Best after ripening 1-2 days for deeper orange flavor.

Lemon cayenne cookie press cookies with bright lemon zest and a spicy kick from cayenne pepper. Buttery, crisp, and sweet-heat in every bite.

Orange shortbread hearts dipped in bittersweet chocolate. Buttery, citrus-scented cut-out cookies with a glossy chocolate half-dip for Valentine's Day or any occasion.

Old-world poppy seed cake with a buttery egg yolk dough topped with ground poppy seeds mixed in cream and orange zest. A traditional Eastern European pastry rolled and baked.

French genoise sponge cake soaked with Amaretto and filled with whipped chocolate ganache. A light, egg-leavened cake with lemon zest and an overnight chocolate cream.

Rhubarb sherbet made with fresh rhubarb, orange juice, and whipped egg whites for a light, tangy frozen treat with no ice cream maker needed.

Broiled fish steaks marinated in teriyaki, fresh ginger, scallions, and orange zest for a Polynesian-inspired flavor. Simple island marinade with a sweet citrus kick.

Coconut fluff peaches with a cloud of meringue-like topping made from beaten egg white, coconut syrup, and lemon zest, heaped into peach halves. A light, retro dessert.

Pineapple raisin jumble cookies with crushed pineapple, toasted almonds, orange zest, and raisins. A fruity, egg-free drop cookie with tropical flair.

Pan-seared sea scallops over wilted spinach, finished with a bright orange-Dijon vinaigrette and fresh chives. An elegant low-carb dinner that comes together in under 45 minutes.

Fruit salsa sundaes scoop vanilla ice cream into crisp tortilla bowls and top with peaches, strawberries, candied ginger, and lime zest. A Tex-Mex inspired summer dessert that takes 25 minutes.

Cranberry cheesecake studded with tart cranberries and orange zest, set on a graham cracker base. A holiday dessert that skips the springform pan and bakes in a simple pie plate.

Fresh blueberry pie with a clever twist: whipped cream lines the bottom and sides of the baked shell before the cooked-and-fresh berry filling pours in. Three hours of chilling sets it into a cool, lush slice.

Lemony zucchini bread with finely shredded zucchini, fragrant lemon zest, and a hint of cinnamon. Buttery quick bread that bakes into two tender loaves with a delicate crumb.