493 zest recipes

Berry fruit dip blends non-fat sour cream with seedless raspberry jam, honey, and bright lime zest. A 5-minute, no-cook party appetizer that chills into a tangy-sweet dipper for fresh fruit.

Broiled Cornish game hens in a teriyaki-lemon-garlic marinade, showered with fresh cilantro. A simple Thai-inspired main that looks like a restaurant plate.

Grilled chicken marinated in gin, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh oregano. The juniper botanicals in the gin add a piney, herbal depth to the marinade.

Coconut macaroons with crushed pineapple, toasted almonds, and sweetened condensed milk. Tropical, chewy drop cookies with a hint of lemon zest and almond extract.

Viennese coffee made with melted semi-sweet chocolate, whipping cream, and strong hot coffee whisked until frothy. Topped with whipped cream and grated orange zest.

Chicken breasts braised in a peach and orange sauce with sauteed mushrooms, duck livers, and a hollandaise finish. Browned under the broiler for a golden glaze, this is dinner party elegance in one pot.

Baked chicken breasts in a tangy yogurt-herb sauce with lime, oregano, coriander, and thyme. Light, flavorful, and naturally low in fat.

Lemon buttermilk pie is a silky Southern custard pie, tangy with buttermilk and fresh lemon, baked low and slow in a blind-baked crust until just set. Chill it cold for a clean, creamy slice.

Cowboy pot roast braised with dried apricots, blanched leeks, and lemon zest in beef stock. A Western-style braise with sweet-savory depth and fork-tender beef.

Pork tenderloin medallions pounded thin, seared golden, and finished in a bright pan sauce of shallots, black pepper, white wine, and fresh orange juice. A 40 minute bistro-style dinner.

No-bake chocolate cake with melted chocolate, butter, crushed cookies, candied fruit, cherries, and almonds. Refrigerate overnight for a dense, fudgy slice.

Silky chilled fennel soup, fennel simmered with shallots and garlic, pureed with lemon and dill, then blended with cool yogurt. A light, tangy, anise-kissed soup served cold as a refreshing starter.

Traditional calf's feet jelly made from boiled calf's feet with cinnamon, lemon, white wine, and egg whites for clarification. A classic Victorian-era gelatin set in molds and served cold.

A zesty, fruity sauce with a hint of ginger. Perfect to accompany meat or poultry, served hot or cold. Quick and easy to prepare.

A scrumptious side dish that has a unique flavor everyone in your family will love.

Seared bay scallops glazed with a reduced vermouth and lemon sauce, finished with fresh dill and cracked pepper. A light, elegant 20-minute seafood dish with bright, clean flavors.