3,013 zest recipes

Creamy fiddlehead fern soup with chicken stock, milk, and lemon zest. A seasonal spring soup that showcases foraged fiddleheads in a simple, brothy bowl ready in 35 minutes.

French apple cake with poached apples topped in a light, flourless almond batter with lemon zest and whipped egg whites. Served lukewarm with custard or cream.

Homemade cranberry orange sauce studded with dried apricots and raisins. This fruity, jewel-toned holiday condiment can be made up to 4 days ahead and thickens beautifully as it chills.

Broiled mussels with a spicy Southeast Asian dipping sauce of fish sauce, garlic, chili peppers, lemon, and sugar. Simple, bold, and ready in minutes.

Baked chicken glazed with an orange juice, butter, cinnamon, and ginger sauce. Brushed repeatedly while baking for a golden, citrus-spiced finish.

Dried prunes, apricots, and pears slow-cooked with vanilla bean, lemon zest, and a touch of sugar until thick and jammy. Make it on the stovetop or set-and-forget in a crockpot.

Green olive-cucumber salad set in lime gelatin with lemon juice, lemon zest, and onion-stuffed olives. A retro molded salad with a tangy, savory twist.

Simple lemon cheesecake with cream cheese, fresh lemon juice and zest, baked until barely set, then chilled: bright citrus tang in three easy steps with whipped cream and lemon slices.

No-bake chocolate and dried fruit squares studded with nuts, topped with candied orange zest. These refrigerator treats combine tropical dried fruit mix with rich semi-sweet chocolate for an elegant bite.

Giant cookie studded with dates, almonds, and orange zest, baked on a pizza pan and sliced into wedges. Fun 30-minute dessert.

Great on toast of waffles! This recipe gets 30% or less of its calories from fat. This is a low sodium recipe.

Citrus Molasses Candied Bananas with Coconut recipe

A low-sugar blueberry spread set with gelatin instead of pectin, brightened with ginger and lemon zest. No canning required. Keeps a month in the fridge or a year in the freezer.

Another slow cooker recipe where succulent lamb chops are served with a savory orange sauce.

Creamy fruit salad dressing blended with cream cheese, orange juice, orange zest, mayonnaise, and a dash of cayenne. A tangy, citrusy dressing that clings to fresh fruit.

Shrimps on the Barbie with Chili-Lime Dressin recipe