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Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe

Simple Steamed Artichokes Recipe

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut and discard stems from artichokes, making sure bottoms of each artichoke are flat. Cut and discard top 1 inch (or so) of each artichoke. Snip thorny ends from each artichoke leaf with a pair of kitchen scissors.
  2. 2 Fill bottom of a pot with about 2 inches of water; add lemon, garlic, and bay leaf. Place a steamer basket in the pot, making sure the water does not flow over the bottom of the steamer basket.
  3. 3 Place artichokes in the basket, resting on flattened bottoms.
  4. 4 Bring water to a boil, cover the pot, and cook until leaves can be easily pulled from artichokes, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Kelly

Steve's Fall Pear Sauce

Steve's Fall Pear Sauce

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pears and water in a pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until pears begin to break down, about 25 minutes. Stir lemon juice and cinnamon into pears.
  2. 2 Use an immersion blender to blend pears until smooth or to desired consistency.

By Steve Zazulyk

Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon

Steamed Broccoli and Carrots with Lemon

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli and carrots, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer vegetables to a bowl; add lemon juice and seasoned salt and toss to coat.

By Andrea Fahlor

Blushing Applesauce

Blushing Applesauce

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place apples, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a large pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until apples are very soft and lose their shape, about 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove the pot from the heat; cool apples slightly. Transfer apples to the bowl of a food processor or a food mill; purée. If using a food processor, strain apples through a sieve to remove skins. Transfer applesauce to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Stir cinnamon and nutmeg into applesauce. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.

By FutureChefShay

Jalapeño Cranberry Sauce

Jalapeño Cranberry Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is boiling, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add cranberries, jalapeño peppers, and lemon juice; return to boil.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries have broken down and sauce has thickened, 10 to 25 minutes. Stir in sherry.
  5. 5 Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Serve or transfer to a glass container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

By William Uncle Bill Anatooskin

Air Fryer Yellow Squash

Air Fryer Yellow Squash

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk lemon, oil, salt, and garlic powder together in a large bowl for the marinade.
  3. 3 Cut squash into 1x3-inch strips; add to marinade. Add onion and toss to coat, separating layers. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Air-fry in batches, if needed, to avoid overcrowding the fryer, about 5 minutes. Shake air fryer basket. Continue cooking until vegetables are slightly soft, and edges are begin to char, 5 to 7 minutes minutes more.

By France Cevallos

Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower with Curry

Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower with Curry

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine olive oil, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add cauliflower and toss until well coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread in a single layer.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Braised Cucumbers

Braised Cucumbers

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle kosher salt over the top; toss to coat and let rest, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain cucumbers and discard any accumulated liquid.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir cucumbers in hot butter until cucumbers are heated through and color starts to change, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer cucumbers to a serving dish; season with lemon juice, mint, and black pepper.

By clk103197

Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes

Instant Pot Steamed Artichokes

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, garlic, bay leaf, and salt inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place steamer in the pot. Add artichokes, trimmed top facing up; drizzle with lemon juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
  3. 3 Cool until easily handled. Pull off outer petals one at a time. Pull through teeth to remove the soft portion of the petal. Discard remaining petal. Spoon out fuzzy center near the stem and discard. Eat the bottom whole or cut into pieces.

By Fioa

Truly Delicious Brussels Sprouts

Truly Delicious Brussels Sprouts

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over high heat until butter is melted and begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir Brussels sprouts and lemon juice into butter and oil; cook, stirring constantly, until sprouts are just heated through and starting to soften, about 45 seconds. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Season with salt and pepper and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Sautéed Fiddleheads

Sautéed Fiddleheads

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fiddlehead ferns in the boiling water until barely tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in prepared fiddlehead ferns, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until ferns are lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle with lemon juice.

By A Korean

Roasted Leeks with Lemon Butter

Roasted Leeks with Lemon Butter

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small microwave-safe dish in 10-second increments until melted. Stir in lemon juice and granulated garlic and set aside in a warm place.
  3. 3 Trim dark green parts from the leeks and discard (or save for other use such as vegetable stock). Trim roots off, but leave root end intact. Cut leeks in half lengthwise, and remove any tough outer layers. Rinse thoroughly between the layers to remove any dirt.
  4. 4 Place leeks into a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, turning leeks so they are evenly covered with oil. Roast leeks, cut side down, for 15 minutes. Turn leeks so they are cut side up, and continue roasting for 10 more minutes. Drizzle with lemon butter and roast 3 to 5 minutes more.

By France Cevallos

Rhubarb Curd

Rhubarb Curd

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine diced rhubarb, sugar, water, lemon juice, and salt in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is soft, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour rhubarb mixture into a mini food processor or blender; blend until smooth, 10 to 20 seconds. Reserve 1/3 cup rhubarb mixture; return remaining mixture to saucepan over low heat.
  3. 3 Whisk egg yolks together in a small bowl. Slowly add reserved 1/3 cup rhubarb mixture, whisking constantly. Slowly whisk egg-rhubarb mixture back into the saucepan; continue whisking until mixture thickened and curd coats the back of a metal spoon, about 5 minutes. Whisk in butter until melted and fully incorporated.
  4. 4 Pour into a sterile jar, cool, and cover. Store curd in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

By France Cevallos

Potato Salad With Bacon, Olives, and Radishes

Potato Salad With Bacon, Olives, and Radishes

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut potatoes into ½-inch pieces; add to pot. Boil until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cut bacon into small pieces. Cook in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain.
  3. 3 Chop celery, green onions, olives, and radishes; transfer to a large bowl. Add potatoes and bacon; stir to combine. Stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Refrigerate salad before serving, at least 1 hour.

By Lawrence Fay

Bourbon Fried Apples

Bourbon Fried Apples

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, butter, and bourbon in a large skillet over medium heat; stir until butter melts. Stir in apples, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon until coated; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring frequently, until apples have softened and liquid has reduced to a syrup, about 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; serve warm.

By AlmaFeliz

Applesauce for the Freezer

Applesauce for the Freezer

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

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

Easy Grilled Vegetables

Easy Grilled Vegetables

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  2. 2 Stir olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, rosemary, and oregano together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Place mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in a deep grill-safe pan and brush with oil mixture.
  4. 4 Place the pan on the preheated grill and cook until vegetables are tender, turning once, 10 to 15 minutes.

By ilise19

Lemon Couscous

Lemon Couscous

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

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

Ultimate Green Beans

Ultimate Green Beans

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate; return the skillet with the reserved bacon grease to the stove.
  2. 2 Cook the onion in the bacon drippings until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the green beans and red pepper flakes; cook another 2 minutes. Pour the boiling water into the skillet and cover the skillet immediately; steam for about 15 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally to keep the beans from sticking to the bottom. Add the butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until the butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the beans to serve.

By Eric

Artichoke and Spinach Stuffed Shells

Artichoke and Spinach Stuffed Shells

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine spinach artichoke dip and ricotta cheese in a bowl. Stir in egg, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; mix until well-combined. Set aside.
  3. 3 Bring white sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir in grated Gruyere cheese until cheese is melted and incorporated into sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
  4. 4 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in shells and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Set aside.
  5. 5 Pour half the white sauce mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish; spread evenly.
  6. 6 Stuff pasta shells with the spinach artichoke mixture and place in casserole dish atop the white sauce, stuffed-side up.
  7. 7 Pour remaining white sauce over the tops of the shells and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Instant Pot Vegan Cabbage Detox Soup

Instant Pot Vegan Cabbage Detox Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, and sage in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot).
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By Fioa

Oven-Roasted Patty Pan Squash

Oven-Roasted Patty Pan Squash

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

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