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Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• fuyu persimmon
• apple
• brown sugar
• cinnamon
• ginger
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Heat mashed persimmons in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, lemon juice, and lemon zest into persimmons. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until sauce is desired consistency and flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.

By taemee

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour
• oat
• butter
• applesauce
• white sugar
• egg
• lemon juice
• sour cream
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners.
2. 2 Stir sugar, flour, and oats together in a small bowl until combined. Work butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles damp sand. Set the topping aside while you prepare the muffin batter.
3. 3 Stir together applesauce, sugar, egg, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add lemon juice and sour cream and stir until combined. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir everything together until just combined.
4. 4 Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each halfway. Sprinkle the topping on each muffin until completely covered.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• corn
• flat-leaf parsley
• mint
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• olive oil
• aleppo pepper
• coriander
• lemon juice
• sea salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat. Lightly oil grate.
2. 2 Add ears of corn to pan and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
3. 3 Transfer corn to a cutting board. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Cut kernels from cobs. Discard cobs or reserve for another use. Coarsely chop 1/4 cup parsley leaves and transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 cup parsley leaves, the corn, mint, jalapeño, garlic, oil, Aleppo pepper, coriander, lemon zest, and lemon juice to bowl. Stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve salad immediately or chill, covered, overnight.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• chicken broth
• lemon juice
• butter
• salt
• couscous
• pimento pepper
• pine nut
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous until completely coated. Cover the saucepan, remove from the heat, and soak couscous until hot liquid is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in pimentos, pine nuts, and parsley.

By redveeder

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• butter
• dill
• garlic
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper
• cauliflower

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Mix butter, dill, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
3. 3 Cut cauliflower stem flush with the rest of the head so it can stay upright in a casserole dish.
4. 4 Spread butter mixture evenly over the top and sides of cauliflower, place in a casserole dish, and cover with foil.
5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and spoon any liquid in the casserole dish over cauliflower.

By farmerbrown

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• apple
• water
• brown sugar
• white sugar
• lemon juice
• cinnamon stick
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine apples, water, brown sugar, white sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, lemon zest, and salt in a large pot; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until apples are soft, 20 to 30 minutes.
2. 2 Off heat, remove and discard cinnamon stick and lemon zest. Mash apples with a potato masher until reaches desired consistency.

By Robert Crowell

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• butter
• leek
• salt
• black pepper
• celery
• garlic
• celery leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add celery to skillet.
2. 2 Cook, covered and stirring occasionally, until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and garlic; cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Garnish with celery leaves, if desired.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• cooking spray
• golden beet
• olive oil
• sage
• thyme
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. 2 Peel beets, and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Combine olive oil, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add beets, and mix until well coated.
3. 3 Spread beets out in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan and roast, flipping half way through, until the beets are tender and starting to turn golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
4. 4 Remove from the oven, put beets back into the bowl, and toss with lemon zest.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• white vinegar
• salt
• sugar
• water
• sugar snap pea
• garlic
• dill seed
• tarragon
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect one quart-sized jar for cracks and ring for rust. Immerse in simmering water until brine is ready.
2. 2 Combine vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar in a non-reactive saucepan over low heat; stir until salt and sugar are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in water. Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Place trimmed snap peas, garlic, lemon zest, dill, and tarragon into the sterilized jar, then pour in vinegar mixture. Wipe the rim with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lid and screw the ring on tightly.
4. 4 Refrigerate until peas are lightly pickled, at least 24 hours or up to 2 weeks.

By Matt Wencl

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• mayonnaise
• yogurt
• buttermilk
• parsley
• garlic
• zucchini
• kalamata olive
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, and buttermilk in a large bowl. Stir in chopped fresh parsley, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Add zucchini and olives. Mix to combine. Stir in salt and cracked black pepper.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• patty pan squash
• red onion
• olive oil
• coriander
• salt
• black pepper
• butter
• lemon juice
• chive

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Cut squash into 1/2-inch wedges. Slice onion vertically into thin slices. Combine squash, onion, oil, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Set bowl aside.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and slightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
4. 4 Combine butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chives in the reserved bowl. Add squash; toss well and serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• plum
• peach
• tomato
• cherry
• parsley
• lemon juice
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine plums, peach, tomato, cherries, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until; set aside to allow flavors to blend, at least 5 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil; stir to combine.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• fennel bulb
• olive oil
• black pepper
• salt
• basil
• parsley
• lemon
• black pepper
• thyme
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. 2 Slice a very thin layer from the bottom of each fennel bulb using a vegetable peeler or paring knife; leave core in place to hold bulb intact. Remove fennel stalks, reserving fronds. Slice bulbs vertically into 1/4-inch slices. Brush slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle ground black pepper and salt on each side.
3. 3 Grill fennel slices on the preheated grill until charred, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a serving platter.
4. 4 Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, basil, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, thyme, and reserved fennel fronds together in a bowl.
5. 5 Sprinkle fennel slices with Parmesan cheese and drizzle lemon mixture on top.

By Marcia

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• water
• farro
• celery
• feta cheese
• cherry
• green onion
• pecan
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• lemon wedge

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, farro, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Drain, spread on a baking sheet, and chill 5 minutes.
3. 3 Mix celery, feta, dried cherries, green onion, pecans, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add farro; toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• cauliflower
• cooking spray
• water
• salt
• black pepper
• parsley
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Slice cauliflower head into 3/4-inch-thick steaks. Heat an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Working in batches, add cauliflower, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Flip and add water; cook, covered tightly, until fork-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
2. 2 For gremolata, stir together parsley, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper. Serve with steaks.

By VirginiaWillis

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• green bean
• crimini mushroom
• butter
• onion
• parsley
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• black pepper
• milk
• sour cream
• cheddar cheese
• french-fried onion

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Place green beans in a saucepan and fill with about 1/2 inch water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam until beans are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Combine drained beans in a bowl with mushrooms; toss to combine.
4. 4 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and parsley; cook and stir until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in flour until blended, then mix in lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, so that no lumps form.
5. 5 Add sour cream and stir until combined. Warm over medium heat until sauce begins to bubble. Dump in green beans and mushrooms, stirring to coat.
6. 6 Remove from the heat and toss briefly with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the French-fried onions. Spoon into a 1 ½-quart casserole dish; top with the remaining Cheddar and onions.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar is melted, about 15 minutes.
8. 8 Serve and enjoy.

By Auriel

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• parsley
• onion
• ground lamb
• allspice
• salt
• butter
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together the parsley, onions, lamb, allspice, lemon zest, salt and butter until well blended. Use your hands for best results. Place in a baking dish, or pat into a 2 inch tall round on a baking sheet with sides. Arrange tomato slices on top.
3. 3 Bake uncovered for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and the internal temperature has reached at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Serve with pita bread or rice.

By CZ24

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• chickpea
• tahini
• lemon juice
• garlic
• flat leaf parsley
• green onion
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and green onion in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water if the mixture is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By Maryellen

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• nut
• cinnamon
• phyllo dough
• butter
• sugar
• water
• honey
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Toss together nuts and cinnamon. Unroll phyllo and cut the whole stack in half to fit the dish. Cover phyllo with a damp cloth while assembling the baklava, to keep it from drying out.
3. 3 Place 2 sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish. Brush generously with some of the melted butter. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with about 6 sheets of phyllo.
4. 4 Using a sharp knife, cut baklava into 4 long rows, then diagonally 9 times to make 36 diamond shapes. Be sure to cut all the way through to the bottom of the layers.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, about 50 minutes.
6. 6 While baklava is baking, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in honey, vanilla, and lemon zest; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
7. 7 Remove baklava from the oven and immediately spoon syrup over it. Let cool completely before serving. Store uncovered.

By Arvilla

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• sweet potato
• chickpea
• olive oil
• tahini
• lemon juice
• cumin
• coriander
• white pepper
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Poke holes all over sweet potatoes with a fork.
3. 3 Roast sweet potatoes in the preheated oven until soft, about 45 minutes; let cool. Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
4. 4 Combine garbanzo beans and olive oil in a blender and pulse several times to mash. Scoop flesh out of sweet potato peels and add to the blender; pulse to combine. Add tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, coriander, white pepper, and sea salt to mixture; blend until smooth, adding reserved garbanzo bean liquid as needed to make a smooth, creamy hummus.

By mickdee

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• oil
• lemon juice
• potato
• ground beef
• onion
• bread crumb
• parsley
• mint
• cinnamon
• egg
• salt
• black pepper
• lemon wedge

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. 2 Place the lemon juice in a large bowl. Coarsely grate the potatoes into the lemon juice, stirring well to prevent browning. Stir in the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, mint, cinnamon, lemon zest, eggs, and salt and pepper. Mix well, and shape into oblong balls about 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide.
3. 3 Place meatballs in hot oil in batches; do not crowd. Fry until golden brown, and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes per batch. Serve with lemon wedges.

By Constantina

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• olive oil
• garlic
• lemon
• paprika
• cumin
• coriander
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• black pepper
• turmeric
• cinnamon
• chicken thigh
• onion
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, lemon zest, coriander, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, turmeric, and cinnamon in a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and gently squeeze until ingredients are well blended. Add chicken thighs, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag again. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Set a rack in the center of the oven and another about 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12x18-inch sheet pan.
3. 3 Spread onion slices onto the prepared sheet pan, then place marinated chicken thighs on top; keep as much marinade on each thigh as possible. Discard any remaining marinade.
4. 4 Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn on the broiler and move the sheet pan to the upper rack. Broil until a light char develops, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• cilantro
• yogurt
• couscous
• water
• green olive
• tomato
• chickpea
• vegetable broth
• red potato
• butternut squash
• pepper
• salt
• cinnamon stick
• cumin
• garlic
• onion
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large covered saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, until oil is hot but not smoking. Drop in the onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon stick, and salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, until onion is tender and translucent.
2. 2 Stir in the butternut squash and potato cubes, broth, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash and potatoes are tender. Remove the stew from heat, and stir in the olives and lemon zest.
3. 3 In a large saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. Serve stew over cooked couscous. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves.

By Front242

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• ✓ lemon zest
• olive oil
• chickpea flour
• chile powder
• black pepper
• paprika
• salt
• cumin
• greek seasoning
• lemon juice
• egg
• chickpea
• garlic
• green onion
• parsley
• jalapeno pepper
• dill
• mint
• sugar
• garlic powder
• lemon juice
• cucumber
• greek yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Stir yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic powder, sugar, lemon zest, mint, and dill together in a bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste and refrigerate tzatziki until ready to serve with falafel.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
3. 3 Combine jalapeno peppers, parsley, green onions, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and fully blended. Scrape mixture down and add chickpeas. Pulse several times until just blended and chickpeas are broken up, but texture is still rough; do not overblend. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
4. 4 Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, Greek seasoning, cumin, 1/2 tablespoon salt, paprika, pepper, and chili powder to the chickpea mixture. Stir with a spatula until fully incorporated. Add chickpea flour a few tablespoons at a time and stir; the final mixture should be wet, but not falling apart when handled. Place bowl in the freezer, uncovered, to firm up mixture, 10 to 15 minutes.
5. 5 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with some olive oil.
6. 6 Remove chickpea mixture from freezer and form into 20 to 24 small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush falafel with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining salt.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until falafel are dry and slightly darker brown in color, about 45 minutes. Turn on the broiler and continue baking until tops are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with tzatziki.

By Bradley Wiles

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• water
• sugar
• brandy

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan, combine water, sugar and lemon zest. Bring mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes. Strain into a sealable container, removing the lemon zest. Allow to cool, then cover and store in refrigerator.
2. 2 When ready to use, mix in brandy. Brush onto cake layers before frosting.

By Glory

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• cream cheese
• confectioners' sugar
• heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until soft. Blend in confectioners' sugar, and beat until creamy. Mix in lemon zest. Whip cream in a chilled bowl. Fold into cream cheese mixture.

By PSEEGER

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• olive oil
• sea salt
• black pepper
• chicken wing

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; add wings and toss to coat. Spread coated wings in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Bake longer for a crispier skin.

By bubbles26

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• water
• honey
• meyer lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and honey and a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir water until honey is dissolved.
2. 2 Stir lemon juice and lemon zest into honey water; pour into an ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's instructions for 25 minutes.
3. 3 Scrape sorbet into a chilled loaf pan and freeze.

By Carol Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• orange zest
• sugar substitute
• pomegranate juice
• vodka
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Muddle lemon and orange zest with sugar substitute in a cocktail shaker. Add pomegranate juice and vodka. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled stemmed glass. Garnish with lime slice.

By Sweet'NLowR

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• neufchatel cheese
• honey
• kiwi
• whole wheat bread

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, mix together Neufchatel cheese, lemon zest, and honey. Refrigerate for 1 day to allow the flavors to develop.
2. 2 Spread about 2 tablespoons of the sweetened Neufchatel cheese over one side of a slice of bread. Top with about 2 tablespoons of chopped kiwi fruit, and another slice of bread. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 sandwiches in all.

By Sydny