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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

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

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

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

Sautéed Celery and Leeks

Sautéed Celery and Leeks

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

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

Roasted Golden Beets

Roasted Golden Beets

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

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

Sugar Snap Pickled Peas

Sugar Snap Pickled Peas

3.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
1480 min

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

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

Grilled Fennel

Grilled Fennel

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

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

Farro Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Cherries

Farro Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Cherries

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

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

Cauliflower Steaks with Gremolata

Cauliflower Steaks with Gremolata

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

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

Absolutely Delicious Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Absolutely Delicious Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

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

Gingered Apple-Persimmon Compote

Gingered Apple-Persimmon Compote

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

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

Lemon Crumb Muffins

Lemon Crumb Muffins

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

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

Grilled Corn "Tabbouleh"

Grilled Corn "Tabbouleh"

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

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

Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus

Watermelon Salad with Grapes and Citrus

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine watermelon and red grapes in a large bowl; toss in lemon zest and lime zest until evenly dispersed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.

By Joeitalian

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

Cold Asparagus with Prosciutto and Lemon

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Quickly drain asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and maintain the bright green color. Drain again and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Separate asparagus into 5 small bundles and wrap each one with a prosciutto slice. Sprinkle each bundle with lemon juice and zest.

By Lisa K

Fresh Peach Trifle

Fresh Peach Trifle

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss peach slices with lemon juice in a bowl; transfer 1 cup to a blender and blend until smooth. Set remaining peach slices aside.
  2. 2 Stir peach purée, yogurt, and lemon zest together in a bowl until well blended.
  3. 3 Layer ½ cake cubes in bottom of a glass dish; top with ½ peach slices, ½ yogurt mixture, and remaining ½ cake cubes. Arrange remaining ½ peach slices on top, reserving 5 or 6 slices for garnish; cover with remaining ½ yogurt mixture. Arrange reserved peach slices on top. Refrigerate trifle until ready to serve.

By Noodlefork

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Biscuits

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Biscuits

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Remove biscuits from the can; split in half crosswise, for a total of 10 biscuits. Place 5 biscuits on the prepared cookie sheet; divide and place blueberries on 5 biscuits.
  4. 4 Cover blueberries with remaining 5 biscuits.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Combine confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl.
  7. 7 Brush biscuit tops with 1/2 the glaze. Let sit until glaze sets, about 5 minutes.
  8. 8 Repeat with remaining 1/2 glaze. Enjoy!

By Yoly

Sous Vide Lemon-Butter Shrimp

Sous Vide Lemon-Butter Shrimp

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set up a large pot or water bath and place your sous vide cooker into the water. Set temperature to 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 Combine shrimp and Creole seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. Place shrimp in a single layer inside a large vacuum bag. Place lemon peel, thyme, and butter evenly on top. Seal the bag using a vacuum sealer.
  3. 3 Place bag into the water and set timer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove cooked shrimp from bag and serve. Sprinkle additional Creole seasoning on top, if desired.

By France Cevallos

Pineapple-Apple Marmalade Jam

Pineapple-Apple Marmalade Jam

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
835 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pineapple, apple, sugar, orange juice, and lemon zest in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until pineapple turns translucent, 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  2. 2 Place a few small plates in the freezer.
  3. 3 Inspect 2 or 3 small Mason jars for cracks, discarding any defective ones. Sterilize jars in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes and leave in hot water until ready for use. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  4. 4 Add a tablespoon of marmalade to a frozen plate. Freeze for 1 minute, remove, and nudge marmalade with your finger. If the mixture stays nudged, it is ready to be canned. If it slides back, continue cooking and check for readiness every minute.
  5. 5 Pack marmalade into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 to 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By QueenofSuburbs

Easy Persimmon Jam

Easy Persimmon Jam

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine persimmon flesh, sugar, persimmon skin, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small pot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until persimmon flesh softens and jam thickens, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Cool jam until set, about 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

By Shelly2012

Basil Aioli

Basil Aioli

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine mayonnaise and basil in a food processor; blend until mixed and mayonnaise turns slightly green. Add garlic; process until well blended. Add lemon juice and zest; process until well mixed, 30 to 45 seconds.
  2. 2 Transfer to a bowl and cover. Chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.

By CallieJo

Bacon-Garlic Green Beans

Bacon-Garlic Green Beans

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place green beans in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to soften, about 10 minutes. Drain water, leaving beans in the pot.
  3. 3 Place bacon strips on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave until crisp, about 2 minutes. Cool and crumble bacon.
  4. 4 Stir butter and bacon into beans in the pot and return to medium heat; cook and stir until butter melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Top with lemon zest and stir.

By markfernandez

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat cream cheese, butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

By Carol

Chef John's Lighter Lemon Curd

Chef John's Lighter Lemon Curd

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a saucepan with several inches water over medium heat; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  2. 2 Place eggs into a metal mixing bowl; add sugar and lemon juice. Place the bowl over the saucepan with simmering water; whisk continuously until mixture foams, then becomes thick, hot, and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat; whisk in butter and lemon zest. Continue whisking until butter melts and incorporates into lemon curd.
  4. 4 Press plastic wrap onto the curd's surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled and set, about 1 hour. Stir before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Fresh Rosemary Chicken Thighs

Fresh Rosemary Chicken Thighs

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub over chicken thighs and place into a baking dish. Spray with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Arlene Tallman