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Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• egg white
• banana
• white sugar
• vegetable oil
• walnut

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. 2 In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3 In a medium bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Stir in bananas, sugar, oil, and lemon zest. Add flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in walnuts. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.

By Mom

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• garlic
• olive oil
• olive oil
• baguette
• mayonnaise
• lemon juice
• worcestershire sauce
• parmesan cheese
• chicken breast
• salt
• black pepper
• baby salad green
• romaine

Instructions

1. 1 Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2 Mince garlic in a food processor or blender. With motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Continue to process for about 30 seconds, then strain oil through a fine-mesh strainer. Add 2/3 of the garlic back into the oil, and reserve remaining garlic for the dressing.
3. 3 Arrange bread on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Brush garlic oil over bread. Toast until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, lemon zest and 2 Tbs. lemon juice, Worcestershire, grated Parmesan, and reserved garlic in a small bowl. (It can be covered and refrigerated for several hours.)
4. 4 When ready to serve, toss dressing with chicken; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with remaining 2 tsps. of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle in remaining 1 Tb. lemon juice; toss again. Top each toast with a portion of greens, chicken and a Parmesan shaving. (Toasts can stand uncovered for up to 2 hours.)

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• zucchini
• white sugar
• vegetable oil
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• baking soda
• baking powder
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
3. 3 Beat shredded zucchini, sugar, oil, and egg together in a mixing bowl.
4. 4 Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder into a separate bowl, then stir in cinnamon and lemon zest. Stir flour mixture into zucchini mixture just until blended.
5. 5 Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool for about 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. 7 Enjoy!

By REBECITA

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• active dry yeast
• salt
• milk
• water
• butter
• egg
• mace
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
2. 2 Heat milk, water, and 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until warm to the touch. Pour into the flour mixture; beat on low speed until just combined. Increase speed to medium; add eggs and beat for 2 minutes, scraping sides of the bowl occasionally. Gradually stir in up to 2 more cups flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3. 3 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Dough will be very sticky; use a scraper and add remaining flour only as needed. Shape dough into a ball and place in a large greased bowl; turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Punch down dough starting from the center, then pushing in the edges. Transfer onto a lightly floured surface and cut dough in half. Cover with a bowl and let rest for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar, lemon zest, and mace in a small bowl. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan. Grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan with cooking spray.
6. 6 Cut each dough half into 16 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball by tucking ends under. Dip tops in melted butter and place half of balls in the tube pan; sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon mixture. Repeat with remaining dough balls, butter, and lemon mixture. Cover with a towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place tube pan on a cookie sheet.
8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until bread is golden and sounds hollow when lightly tapped, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes; remove and let cool on a wire rack.

By Kate A

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• butter
• milk
• lemon juice
• vinegar
• confectioners' sugar
• butter
• lemon juice
• vanilla extract
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 To make the scones: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vinegar in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough is moistened.
3. 3 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, 5 or 6 turns.
4. 4 Pat or roll dough out into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut into 10 wedge-shaped pieces; arrange 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bottom edges are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool scones on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
6. 6 Meanwhile, to make the lemon glaze: Stir confectioners' sugar, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla together in a bowl until smooth. Stir water into sugar mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, to make a glaze; drizzle glaze over warm scones.

By ANGELSTAR

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• bread flour
• yeast
• cardamom
• milk
• white sugar
• butter
• salt
• egg
• cooking spray
• blueberry
• lemon extract
• milk
• almond
• confectioners sugar
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Combine flour, yeast, and cardamom in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2 Combine 3/4 cup milk, sugar, butter, and salt in a small saucepan and heat to 115 to 120 degrees F (46 to 48 degrees C). Pour into flour mixture and beat using an electric mixer until just moistened. Add egg and beat until smooth. Stir in enough additional flour to form a soft, sticky dough.
3. 3 Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place dough in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning dough once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Combine blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon extract in a small bowl. Set aside.
5. 5 Punch risen dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead fruit mixture into the dough. Divide dough into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16-inch long rope. Place ropes on a 15x10-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Lightly brush ropes with 2 teaspoons milk and sprinkle with almonds.
6. 6 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes.
8. 8 Combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a bowl for glaze; drizzle over cooled bread.

By larkspur

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• lemon juice
• confectioners' sugar
• poppy seed
• cinnamon
• lemon juice
• white sugar
• apple
• vegetable oil
• salt
• egg
• butter
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour
• active dry yeast
• milk
• milk
• russet potato

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, covered, until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool, 15 to 20 minutes. Pass cooled potatoes through a potato ricer and set aside.
2. 2 Stir 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk and yeast together in a small bowl. Let stand until creamy or foamy, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Combine potatoes, yeast mixture, flour, sugar, butter, egg, lemon zest, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Knead on low speed until dough is smooth, elastic, and detaches from the bowl, about 5 minutes; dough should be slightly sticky.
4. 4 Place dough into an oiled bowl. Turn over to coat. Cover with a damp dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
5. 5 In the meantime, mix apple, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon for filling together in a bowl. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate filling.
6. 6 Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving about 1/2 inch free on each long side. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Roll up tightly lengthwise. Brush seams with a little water and pinch to stick together.
7. 7 Place the roll on a large cutting board, seam-side down. Cut into 1 1/2-inch slices using a very sharp knife.
8. 8 Fit rolls loosely into a greased 10-inch round or 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan, cut-side down, with a little space between them. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place until visibly doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
9. 9 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
11. 11 Meanwhile, stir confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice together in a bowl to make a thick, spreadable frosting.
12. 12 Remove buns from the oven. Brush frosting over rolls while they are still warm.

By nch

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• active dry yeast
• water
• white sugar
• egg
• plain yogurt
• vanilla extract
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• currant
• raisin
• confectioners' sugar
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine yeast, water, and sugar In a medium bowl. Cover and let stand 10 minutes, or until foamy. Add eggs, yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Mix well.
3. 3 Stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough forms into a manageable ball. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary, until dough is soft and pliable, but not sticky. (May need up to 5 cups flour.)
4. 4 Place dough in a large, lightly pan-sprayed bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a round 8-inch cake pan with non-stick spray. In a small bowl, toss dried fruit with confectioners' sugar.
6. 6 Punch down dough in bowl, transfer to floured surface, and knead in the fruit.
7. 7 Form dough into a ball, place in prepared cake pan, cover loosely with dish towel, and let rise 30 minutes. (Loaf will rise above the pan sides.)
8. 8 Brush with melted butter, if desired. Bake for 45 minutes, or until loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

By Lacey Lynn

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• water
• active dry yeast
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• white sugar
• egg
• egg yolk
• vanilla extract
• butter
• candied mixed fruit
• orange zest
• butter
• egg yolk
• cream
• paper panettone mold

Instructions

1. 1 To make sponge, warm a small bowl by rinsing it with hot water. Pour in warm water and sprinkle 1 package yeast on it. Let stand until yeast has dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 30 minutes, or until doubled.
2. 2 Sprinkle remaining yeast over warm milk. Let stand until dissolved. Beat together sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and vanilla. Stir in milk-yeast mixture. Add sponge and stir until well incorporated.
3. 3 Combine butter and remaining 3 ½ cups flour until crumbly. Slowly pour in egg mixture and beat on high speed 3 to 4 minutes, until dough is elastic looking and long strands form. Beat in fruit and zests.
4. 4 Turn dough into oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and leave in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 2 to 3 hours.
5. 5 Brush inside of three 7 x 4-inch paper molds with melted butter. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead a few times to deflate.
6. 6 Divide dough into 3 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and drop into prepared molds; place on a baking sheet about 4-inches apart and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled again, about 2 hours.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut an X in top of each loaf with oiled scissors. Combine egg yolk with cream. Brush tops of loaves lightly with egg wash.
8. 8 Place baking sheet with loaves in bottom 1/3 of preheated oven. After 10 minutes, lower heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue to bake for 30 more minutes; if tops get too brown, cover with foil. Loaves are done when a wooden skewer inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

By Stephanie

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• water
• egg
• butter
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• orange zest
• vanilla extract
• white sugar
• white sugar
• egg
• active dry yeast
• water
• rum
• pineapple
• cherry
• raisin
• sourdough starter
• water
• all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1 The day before baking, mix flour, cold water, and sourdough starter together in a bowl. Cover and leave out at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 At the same time, combine raisins, cherries, and pineapple in a separate bowl. Stir in rum. Let fruit soak, tossing occasionally, 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 Pour warm water into large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Add yeast and let dissolve for 10 minutes. Add eggs, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and lemon zest. Whisk together. Scoop in the panettone starter. Add flour and salt.
4. 4 Knead until dough is very smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed. Add butter; knead until butter is completely mixed in and dough is soft and somewhat sticky, about 5 minutes. Transfer to your work surface.
5. 5 Toss and fold your dough into a rough ball shape using wet fingers and a bench scraper. Transfer dough back to the bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 3 hours.
6. 6 Transfer dough back to your work surface and shape into a rough ball. Place into a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
7. 7 Remove dough from the bag and press out into a flat rectangle. Sprinkle with flour and roll out to at least 1/2-inch thickness. Spread the dried fruit all over the surface. Roll dough up into a log, sealing in the fruit. Roll both ends of the log toward the middle and smooth it over into a ball.
8. 8 Place dough ball into a short, wide paper panettone mold. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until dough is at least 2/3 of the way up the sides, 3 to 4 hours.
9. 9 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
10. 10 Mix egg and water together and brush mixture on top of the panettone. Cut 2 slits crosswise on top.
11. 11 Bake in the preheated oven until beautifully browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Poke 2 skewers through either side of the panettone and flip it over into a panettone hole or a Dutch oven. Let cool upside-down for 2 hours.
12. 12 Pull out the skewers and slice into pieces.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• water
• egg
• butter
• cinnamon
• brown sugar
• all-purpose flour
• almond
• raisin
• raisin
• currant
• all-purpose flour
• vanilla extract
• orange liqueur
• orange zest
• salt
• sugar
• egg yolk
• egg
• cake yeast
• water
• butter
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Heat milk in a medium saucepan until just below boiling; stir in 2 cups unsalted butter until melted. Cool until lukewarm.
2. 2 Place ½ cup warm water and yeast in a small bowl; stir with a spoon to break up slightly. Set aside.
3. 3 Beat 4 eggs and 4 egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until well combined. Add 1 cup sugar and salt; beat until mixture is thick and pale. Stir in orange zest, lemon zest, orange liqueur, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture. Beat in 2 cups flour on low speed until well combined; beat in 2 cups more flour until well combined. Beat in milk-butter mixture on medium-low speed, alternating with 4 cups more flour.
4. 4 Beat in up to 1 cup more flour if dough is sticky until well combined. Mix in currants, raisins, golden raisins, and almonds.
5. 5 Transfer dough to a well-floured work surface; knead until shiny and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Knead in up to 1 cup more flour if dough is still sticky. Shape dough into a ball, transfer to a large, greased bowl, and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with greased plastic wrap.
6. 6 Place dough in a warm place; let rise until doubled in volume, 1 ½ to 2 hours. Punch down dough, cover the bowl, and let rise again, 1 ½ hours more.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 tube pans.
8. 8 Combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; cut in ¼ cup butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle streusel in bottom of the prepared pans.
9. 9 Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 minute; divide into 3 even pieces. Roll each piece into a log, pinching seams to seal. Place logs, seam-sides up, in the prepared pans, pinching ends together to form rings. Cover pans loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise for 30 minutes.
10. 10 Beat 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water together; lightly brush over each loaf.
11. 11 Bake in the preheated oven until golden; bread should sound hollow when tapped, 30 to 45 minutes. Turn loaves out onto a rack while still warm. Cool completely before slicing.

By JJOHN32

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• watermelon
• red grape
• lime zest

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• asparagus
• prosciutto
• lemon juice

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• orange juice
• arrowroot powder
• lemon juice
• honey

Instructions

1. 1 In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the orange juice and arrowroot powder. Whisk in lemon juice and honey, and cook stirring until thickened. Stir in the lemon zest and serve.

By MELLY343

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• peach
• lemon juice
• vanilla yogurt
• angel food cake

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• buttermilk biscuit dough
• blueberry
• powdered sugar
• lemon juice

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• shrimp
• creole seasoning
• thyme
• butter

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• pineapple
• apple
• white sugar
• orange juice

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• sweetened condensed milk
• lemonade concentrate
• whipped topping
• graham cracker crust

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Mix condensed milk and lemonade concentrate together in a bowl. Fold in whipped topping.
3. 3 Pour into the pie crust and refrigerate for 2 hours.
4. 4 Serve garnished with lemon zest.

By Rhonda Brock Fuller

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• persimmon
• sugar
• persimmon skin
• lemon juice

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• mayonnaise
• basil
• garlic
• lemon juice

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• green bean
• bacon
• butter
• garlic

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• cream cheese
• butter
• lemon juice
• vanilla extract
• confectioners sugar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• egg
• white sugar
• lemon juice
• butter

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• rosemary
• salt
• black pepper
• chicken thigh
• olive oil cooking spray

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

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• asparagus
• balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• parsley
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, about 1 minute. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to cool. Drain asparagus and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in vinaigrette and seal bag. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2. 2 Just before serving, drain asparagus, reserving vinaigrette. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle with lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve reserved vinaigrette in a small dish on the side.

By J Carter Lebshier

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• blueberry
• strawberry
• sugar
• granola
• vanilla greek yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Add blueberries and strawberries to a small bowl. Sprinkle with sugar; stir to coat the berries.
2. 2 Place 2 tablespoons granola in the bottom of 2 parfait glasses. Spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt on top and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Top with 1/3 of the berries. Repeat layers until the parfait glasses are full.

By Occasional Cooker

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• green bean
• olive oil
• hazelnut
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook beans 3 to 8 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl.
2. 2 Add olive oil, lemon zest, hazelnuts, salt and pepper. Beans may be made 1 day ahead, chilled and covered. Reheat beans, preferably in a microwave.

By Christina

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• sugar
• citron vodka
• lime juice
• sweet and sour mix
• ice

Instructions

1. 1 Moisten the edges of a martini glass with a little lime juice, and then dip moistened edges into sugar. Place lemon zest strip in glass.
2. 2 Combine vodka, lime juice, sweet and sour mix, and ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously, and strain into a martini glass.

By Dale W

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• lemon peel
• water
• sugar
• lemon juice
• carbonated mineral water

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Stir diced lemon peel, 1 cup of water, and sugar together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool.
3. 3 Stir lemon syrup with peel, lemon juice, and mineral water together in a pitcher or bowl.
4. 4 Pour lemon mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Garnish each serving with a twist of lemon peel if desired.

By FLASHDANCE16