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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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• zucchini
• sugar
• lemon juice
• mint leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Halve zucchini lengthwise. Scrape out and discard seeds; cut into chunks.
2. 2 Transfer zucchini to a blender; add sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and mint. Cover the blender; blend until smooth. Strain mixture through a mesh sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Cover the bowl; refrigerate strained liquid until cold, 1 to 2 hours.
3. 3 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze to desired consistency according to manufacturer's directions.

By John Coan

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• egg
• vanilla extract
• confectioners' sugar
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour 24 3-inch madeleine molds.
2. 2 Beat eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and satiny.
3. 3 Sift together flour and baking powder. Sift 1/4 of the flour mixture over the egg mixture, gently fold in. Fold in the remaining flour by fourths. Then fold in the melted and cooled butter. Spoon batter into the prepared molds, filling 3/4 full.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden and the tops spring back, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in molds on a rack for 1 minute. Loosen cookies with a knife. Invert cookies onto a rack and cool.
5. 5 Sift confectioners' sugar over the tops or melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and dip the tips in the chocolate. Store in an airtight container.

By Jenn Hall

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• butter
• egg
• vanilla extract
• salt
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour
• granulated sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter and flour 12 (3-inch) madeleine molds; set aside.
2. 2 Melt butter and let cool to room temperature.
3. 3 Beat eggs, vanilla, and salt in a small mixing bowl at high speed until light. Gradually add sugar and continue beating at high speed until mixture is thick and pale and ribbons form in bowl when beaters are lifted, 5 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 Sift flour into the egg mixture, a third at a time, gently folding after each addition.
5. 5 Add lemon zest and pour melted butter around the edge of the batter. Quickly but gently fold butter into the batter.
6. 6 Spoon batter into molds; it will mound slightly above tops.
7. 7 Bake until cakes are golden and the tops spring back when gently pressed with your fingertip, 14 to 17 minutes.
8. 8 Use the tip of the knife to loosen madeleines from the pan; invert onto a rack. Immediately sprinkle warm cookies with granulated sugar.
9. 9 Enjoy!

By Judy Farris

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• butter
• white sugar
• egg
• sugar
• flour
• salt
• vanilla extract
• cream cheese
• cheddar cheese
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Brush butter on the bottom and up the sides of two 5 1/2-ounce ramekins. Scoop in some sugar; rotate ramekins to coat while pouring most of the sugar back into its container. Place ramekins on a shallow baking pan.
3. 3 Separate eggs between 2 bowls. Add sugar, flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, cream cheese, and Cheddar cheese to the yolks. Mix the souffle base with a spatula until sugar and flour disappear.
4. 4 Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the room-temperature egg whites. Beat with a whisk until soft peaks form; peaks should hold their shape but not be stiff or dry. Stir and fold 1/2 of the egg whites into the souffle base until combined. Gently fold the rest of the egg whites into the batter.
5. 5 Fill ramekins up to the lip with the batter.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned, about 12 minutes. Serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• salmon fillet
• salt
• black pepper
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• olive oil
• butter
• lemon juice
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
2. 2 Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place flour in a small dish and lightly dredge the salmon pieces, shaking off any excess.
3. 3 Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon, flesh-side down, into the pan and brown for 3 minutes. Gently flip pieces over and cook an additional 3 minutes. Remove salmon to a plate and keep warm in the oven. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
4. 4 Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Melt butter for sauce, then whisk in lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook and stir until warmed and slightly reduced, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Drizzle sauce over salmon and serve.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• sweet pastry dough
• cream cheese
• creme fraiche
• white sugar
• egg yolk
• salt
• vanilla extract
• strawberry
• apricot jam
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Place pastry dough on a lightly floured work surface. Roll out dough to a round disk about 1/8-inch thick and 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Brush outside 2 inches around the edges of circle lightly with water. Tightly curl up a bit of the edge of dough to give it a rounder shape with a slightly thickened edge. If some edges are thicker than others, pinch off excess and add to thinner edges forming a circle with even edges. Roll each edge again just once to make the edges thick enough to crimp. Crimp crust with your floured fingers.
4. 4 Use a fork to "dock" dough's bottom surface, covering it with tiny holes to prevent dough from bubbling up as it bakes.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes. Do not turn off the oven.
6. 6 Place cream cheese, crème fraîche, sugar, egg yolk, salt, vanilla, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Mix together thoroughly. Carefully pour a thin layer of mixture evenly into pastry shell (you may not need all the cheese mixture).
7. 7 Transfer filled tart to the oven. Bake until cheese layer is set and crust is browned, about 20 minutes. Let tart cool completely to room temperature before adding berries.
8. 8 Arrange berries cut side down, pointy end out starting with the larger berries around the edges. You can lean strawberries up a bit as your work your way toward the center. Cut some berry halves in half again to fit into any gaps on cheese layer.
9. 9 Place apricot jam and 2 teaspoons water in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until thin enough to brush. Let cool slightly before brushing generously over all berries and crust. Transfer tart to a serving plate.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• cod
• milk
• thyme
• bay leaf
• cayenne pepper
• yukon gold potato
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon
• black pepper
• creme fraiche

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set dish on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Rinse salt cod under cold water, transfer to a sealable container and cover with several inches of cold water. Soak cod in the refrigerator, changing the water every few hours, for 24 to 36 hours. Remove cod from water and cut into evenly-sized pieces.
3. 3 Stir cod, milk, thyme, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper together in a pot over medium-high heat. Cook until fish begins to flake; 7 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain; reserve cooking liquid and transfer fish to a bowl.
4. 4 Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
5. 5 Mash cod, a few splashes reserved cooking liquid, and lemon zest together in a bowl. Pour in remaining reserved cooking liquid and potatoes; mash until desired consistency is reached. Stir in 1/2 of the olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth. Add remaining olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread creme fraiche over the top and score the top with a spoon to create a crisscross surface.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• tart cherry
• white sugar
• brandy
• cooking spray
• milk
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• vanilla extract
• salt
• allspice
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cherries, 1/3 cup white sugar, and brandy in a bowl; soak for 1 hour.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
3. 3 Transfer cherries to the prepared pie plate using a slotted spoon; pour brandy mixture into a blender. Add remaining 1/3 cup white sugar, milk, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, salt, and allspice to the blender; pulse until batter is smooth, then pour over cherries.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); continue baking until golden and puffy, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool slightly; dust with confectioners' sugar.

By MONIQUEWS

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• heavy cream
• egg
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• nutmeg
• white bread
• havarti cheese
• ham
• butter
• champagne vinegar
• egg
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine heavy cream, 2 eggs, lemon zest, salt, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl until batter is thin and runny. (Add 2 tablespoons more cream if needed.)
2. 2 Toast bread until lightly browned; place on a flat surface. Divide and place Havarti cheese onto toast; divide and place ham onto cheese. Bring 2 pieces toast together to make 2 sandwiches. Place 1 sandwich into batter. Flip several times to coat evenly; place on a plate. Repeat with second sandwich.
3. 3 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sandwiches; cook until outside browned and cheese melted, about 4 minutes per side.
4. 4 Meanwhile, fill a large saucepan with 2 inches water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; add vinegar and keep water at a gentle simmer. Crack 1 egg into a small bowl, then gently slip it into the simmering water, holding the bowl just above the surface of the water. Repeat with remaining 1 egg. Cook until egg whites are firm and yolks are thickened but not hard, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5 Transfer sandwiches to plates; dust with 1 pinch cayenne pepper. Transfer eggs to a kitchen towel with a slotted spoon to remove excess water; place onto each sandwich. Dust with 1 pinch cayenne pepper.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• water
• egg
• butter
• salt
• confectioners' sugar
• cream cheese
• lemon juice
• vanilla extract
• heavy cream
• strawberry

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 To make the crepe batter: Place flour, milk, water, eggs, melted butter, and salt into a blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
3. 3 To make the filling: Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth.
4. 4 Gently fold in whipped cream.
5. 5 Heat a lightly oiled griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour or scoop batter onto the griddle, using approximately 2 tablespoons for each crepe.
6. 6 Tip and rotate the pan to spread batter as thinly as possible.
7. 7 Flip when batter is set and edges begin to brown. Continue cooking until bottom begins to brown. Stack finished crepes on a plate; cover with a damp towel.
8. 8 Fill each crepe with 1/4 cup sliced strawberries and 1/3 cup cream cheese filling.
9. 9 Roll up and top with a dollop of cream cheese filling and more sliced strawberries.

By meliss

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• butter
• pear
• egg
• white sugar
• heavy cream
• all-purpose flour
• kirsch
• vanilla extract
• cardamom
• salt
• confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2 Butter a 10 1/2-inch round baking dish or pie plate. Fan pear slices out in a single layer in the bottom.
3. 3 Beat eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in heavy cream, flour, kirsch, lemon zest, vanilla extract, cardamom, and salt on low speed until batter is smooth. Set batter aside to rest, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Pour batter over the pears in the baking dish.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool briefly, about 15 minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.

By Rita Spangler

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• chicken breast
• white wine
• lemon
• shallot
• olive oil
• garlic
• lemon
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• arugula
• cherry tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Marinate the chicken: Pound chicken breasts on a work surface using a meat tenderizer or heavy pan to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Whisk wine, lemon juice, shallot, olive oil, and garlic together in a shallow bowl. Add chicken breasts to the bowl and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, make the salad: Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add arugula and tomatoes; toss to combine.
3. 3 Cook the chicken: Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate, or heat a skillet over high heat.
4. 4 Remove chicken from marinade; discard remaining marinade. Season chicken with remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
5. 5 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Plate chicken with arugula salad on top.

By Megan

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• butter
• shallot
• white button mushroom
• salt
• black pepper
• white wine
• sea scallop
• heavy cream
• egg yolk
• tarragon
• cayenne pepper
• scallop shell
• gruyere cheese
• paprika
• tarragon leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add shallots and sauté until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, salt, and black pepper; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Pour wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon; bring to a simmer.
3. 3 Gently place scallops into wine and poach in the mushroom mixture until barely firm, about 2 minutes per side; transfer scallops to a bowl. Strain mushroom mixture into another bowl, reserving mushrooms and cooking liquid separately.
4. 4 Return strained liquid to skillet, pour in any accumulated juices from scallops, and stir in cream. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until cream sauce is reduced by about half, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let mixture cool for 1 minute.
5. 5 Quickly whisk egg yolk into cream sauce until combined. Transfer skillet to a work surface (such as a heatproof countertop or cutting board) and stir 2 in teaspoons tarragon, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper.
6. 6 Divide mushroom mixture into scallop shells, spreading it out to cover the bottoms of shells; place about 3 scallops onto each portion. Spoon cream sauce over scallops to coat; let sauce drizzle down into mushrooms. Sprinkle lightly with Gruyère cheese and paprika.
7. 7 Preheat the oven's broiler. Slightly crinkle a large sheet of aluminum foil and place onto a baking sheet. Place filled shells onto foil and press lightly to help them stay level.
8. 8 Broil in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
9. 9 Transfer to serving plates lined with napkins to prevent shells from tipping; garnish each portion with 2 crossed tarragon leaves.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• green onion
• fresno chile
• pepper jack cheese
• lemon
• water
• pinto bean
• salt
• oregano
• cumin
• green onion
• bacon
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• olive oil
• swiss chard
• olive oil
• bread

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the bread.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add Swiss chard and cook for 2 minutes. Transfer chard to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and squeeze out as much excess water from the chard as possible using your hands. Roughly chop.
5. 5 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat and add garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add chard and stir to combine. Turn off heat, and season with lemon zest, salt, pepper, and cayenne; stir to combine. Remove from stove and set aside until needed.
6. 6 Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until well browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and remove bacon with a slotted spoon. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble once cool enough to handle.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
8. 8 Remove all but 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the skillet. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add green onions. Cook onions for 1 minute. Stir in cumin, oregano, and salt. Add beans, and stir to combine. Add water, and bring to a simmer. Once beans are simmering, use a potato masher to mash beans as smooth as you want. Add more water of you like to achieve desired texture. Taste and adjust for salt.
9. 9 Spread bean mixture evenly amongst the 4 pieces of toast. Top with chard, followed by crumbled bacon. Drizzle with lemon juice, and top with freshly grated pepper Jack cheese.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese starts to brown and the tartines are heated through, about 12 minutes.
11. 11 Serve topped with Fresno chile pepper slices and green onions.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ lemon zest
• salt
• olive oil
• egg yolk
• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• garlic
• anise-flavored liqueur
• tarragon
• kielbasa sausage
• white wine
• water
• tomato
• yukon gold potato
• chicken thigh
• herbes de provence
• fennel seed
• saffron
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• olive oil
• carrot
• celery
• onion

Instructions

1. 1 Combine onion, celery, carrot, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chopped garlic, lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, saffron, fennel seeds, and herbes de Provence in a bowl; add chicken and turn to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 15 minutes.
2. 2 Transfer chicken mixture to a stainless steel pot; add potatoes, tomatoes, water, and white wine. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Stir tarragon and liqueur into pot.
3. 3 Remove half of a cooked potato and 1/4 cup liquid from the pot and place in a food processor; add peeled garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Process until smooth, about 10 seconds. Add egg yolk and keep processor running; pour in 1/2 cup olive oil slowly until incorporated and rouille is smooth. Season with salt.
4. 4 Serve bouillabaisse in warmed soup plates with a spoonful of rouille drizzled on top.

By Jacques Pepin

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