493 zest recipes

Sopa de lima, a Yucatan-style lime soup with poached chicken, fresh lime juice and zest, cilantro, tomatoes, and crispy fried tortilla wedges. A bright, tangy Mexican chicken soup.

Vegetarian Caesar salad with no anchovies, no raw egg, and no Worcestershire. Just crisp romaine in a lemon-garlic vinaigrette emulsified with extra virgin olive oil, finished with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Haroset cake with zabaglione sauce turns the Passover walnut-apple-wine condiment into a flourless springform cake, served warm with a whisked Italian wine custard.

Baked peppery shrimp marinated in lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes, finished with a drizzle of sesame oil. A spicy, citrusy shrimp dish with bold Asian-inspired flavor.

Grilled venison steaks rubbed with paprika, cumin, coriander, curry, and cayenne, then served with avocado-coriander cream. Bold spice rub tames the gaminess of wild game.

Grilled chicken breast marinated in teriyaki, lime, and garlic, then topped with a fresh pico de gallo loaded with tomato, jalapeno, avocado, and cilantro. A bold fusion of Mexican and Asian flavors, ready in about an hour.

Impossible tuna pie with bright lemon, garlic, and celery. Bisquick batter magically forms its own crust while baking for an easy one-bowl dinner.

Homemade mustard cooked with dry mustard, white wine, vinegar, and egg yolks. One base recipe, four variations: lime, tarragon, spicy, and tomato. Keeps a month in the fridge.

Low-fat chicken breast paired with a tangy Mediterranean marinade deliver a rich flavor packed healthy main.

A bright vinaigrette of fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar whisked with olive oil and nutty hazelnut oil. Fennel seeds, scallions, and fresh herbs make it sparkle. No cooking required.

Fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juice whisked with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and toasty hazelnut oil. Crushed fennel seeds, scallions, and a trio of fresh herbs bring brightness and depth to any salad.

Scallops, shrimp, and crab in a creamy mustard and sherry sauce baked in shells with golden breadcrumbs. A classic French seafood gratin that feels like a special occasion.

A lighter take on strawberry cheesecake using pureed cottage cheese and whipped egg whites instead of cream cheese. Topped with a glossy crushed strawberry glaze, all on a graham cracker crust.

Roasted Cornish game hens stuffed under the skin with herbed ricotta, Parmesan, basil, and lemon zest. Roasted with white wine for an elegant one-pan dinner.

Broiled flank steak marinated overnight in lemon juice, soy sauce, and oregano, topped with sauteed onions. An 8-hour marinade tenderizes this lean cut into something special.

Spicy apple raisin muffins made with raisin bran cereal, wheat germ, apple pie spice, and fresh chopped apples. A lighter bake using egg whites and apple juice.