493 zest recipes

Lovely lobster dish on a hot summer night. Just a very nice difference with the orange zest....

This sauce is a great sub for run-of-the-mill guacamole. Excellent served with most Mexican dishes, especially chicken chimichangas, and will compliment grilled seafood and chicken.

Old-fashioned crab stew simmered low and slow in buttery milk with egg yolks and a splash of sherry. Garnished with lemon zest for a Lowcountry-inspired seafood supper.

Russian-style fried batter puffs made from choux dough with a hint of orange zest, drizzled in warm honey and dusted with cinnamon. Light, airy, and crispy on the outside. Makes about 28 puffs in just 30 minutes.

Bring out the Irish in you with this scrumptious dish that might have you seeing rainbows after every bite!

This simple recipe downsizes the cheesecake but enlarges your love for the decadent treat.

No-bake chocolate fruit balls with dried apricots, raisins, sultanas, and orange zest, dipped in dark chocolate. A rich, fruity homemade candy with no oven needed.

Spicy green beans glazed with orange juice, brown sugar, and butter with serrano chiles. Marinated for an hour, then simmered into a sweet-heat side dish.

Marinated olives infused with warm olive oil, crushed fennel seeds, bay leaves, garlic, and fresh lemon peel. A 24-hour Mediterranean appetizer that beats any deli counter version.

Marinated olives steeped with lemon, fresh thyme, rosemary and slivered garlic in good olive oil. A no-cook, make-ahead appetizer that gets better as it sits. Serve with warm crusty bread.

Salmon steamed in parchment paper with a teriyaki-orange marinade, green onions, and fresh orange slices. An elegant en papillote method that keeps the fish moist with easy cleanup.

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

Butter-sauteed jumbo shrimp scampi with garlic, white wine, lemon zest, rosemary, and oregano. Two pounds of shrimp cooked in a bright, herby pan sauce.

Brussels sprouts a la Greque tossed with lemon zest, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley, and pimento. A bright, tangy Greek-style side with no butter or oil.

Citrus-marinated pork chops with smoky chipotle, bright orange juice, and lemon zest. Broiled until caramelized on the edges for a bold weeknight dinner with serious smoke-and-citrus punch.

Italian-style winter salad of shaved fennel, juicy orange slices, pink grapefruit, red onion, and bitter radicchio dressed with citrus-spiked olive oil. A bright, anise-scented cold-weather starter.