Lemon Recipes

Tart, tangy and packed with vitamin C, lemons are made for winter cooking and baking. Our many recipes with lemons include desserts, dinners, pastas, cakes and sides.

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    Fried Lemon Fish

    This fried lemon fish is savory, crispy, a little bit sweet and full of lemon flavor. If you're craving something...


    Lemon Trifle

    The rich lemony filling and fresh berries in this tempting trifle make it tasty and beautiful. —Pat Stevens, Granbury, Texas


    Lemon Coconut Loaf

    This lemony load from Donna Carper of South Jordan, Utah is so luscious it's almost a dessert! The bread's pound...


    Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup

    "Lemon juice gives this creamy soup its special taste," relates Elissa Armbruster of Medford Lakes, New Jersey. "Add a green...


    Citrus Cod

    Cod doesn’t have to be battered, breaded or fried. This zesty orange cod recipe with baked fillets highlights everything that’s...


    Fresh Lemonade Syrup

    "This is a refreshing summer drink to enjoy on those lazy dog days of summer," reports Kathy Kittell from her...


    Poppy Seed Lemon Scones

    You'll love the appealing look and delicate texture of these lightly sweet scones. For the best results, work quickly to...


    Lemon Cake Roll

    This recipe dates back quite a few years. My mother made it for me when I was a child, and...

    Lemon Schaum Torte

    "Our family has enjoyed this delicious dessert for over 75 years," notes Cindy Steffen of Cedarburg, Wisconsin.


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    Lemon Lush

    Cream cheese, lemon pudding and a shortbread crust make up our light lemon lush that’s delightful after a heavy meal.


    Berry-Mandarin Tossed Salad

    "The recipe for this beautiful blend came from a local berry farm some years ago," notes Linda Jo Wahlgren of...


    Fast Light Lemon Mousse

    This smooth and refreshing dessert is popular at summer cookouts, but it makes a delicious light finish to hearty winter...


    Steamed Lemon Broccoli

    I first tried this sunny side dish because it seemed to be a fresh, nutritious and easy combination. Now it's...


    Lemon Chicken Bake

    This lovely lemon chicken bake is moist, tender and lemony with a nice crunch. It's a delicious picnic entree as...


    Dipped Sandwich Cookies

    With a lemon filling and chocolate coating, these buttery sandwich cookies are often requested at my house, particularly for special...


    Greens with Citrus Dressing

    "You don't miss the oil when topping a green salad with this light and tangy homemade dressing," assures Suzanne Schreiber...


    Lemon Graham Freeze

    This light, pleasantly tart dessert is convenient since you make it ahead of time.—Sharon Hancock, Belleville, Ontario

    Lemon-Cranberry Mini Loaves

    I concocted this colorful bread for a Christmas tea buffet. The lemony loaves received so many compliments that I now...


    Citrus Grape Drink

    My mom made this often while I was growing up and I loved it. When I got married, I requested...


    Lemon Meringue Cake

    This lemon meringue cake boasts seven layers of citrusy sweetness. It’s a showstopping dessert perfect for any special occasion, from...


    Lemon Chicken Tacos

    These tempting tacos are low in fat but full of zippy flavor. I often modify the recipe to our tastes...


    Lemon Dill Walleye

    "In our area, walleye is popular and abundant," reports Dawn Piasta of Dauphin, Manitoba. "In this light entree, the fish...


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    Creamy Lemon Chicken

    This creamy lemon chicken transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in just 45 minutes. The secret ingredient to its...

    Broiled Orange Roughy

    One entree Judy guarantees will catch diners' fancy is her Broiled Orange Roughy. "The fillets are flaky, moist and mildly...


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    Chicken Skewers

    Nothing says summertime like a grill full of chicken skewers. Our grilled chicken kabob recipe uses a garlicky, lemony marinade...


    Lemon Sponge Pudding

    You'll want to pucker up and kiss the cook once you try this comforting pudding bursting with fresh lemon flavor!...


    Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread

    Grace Yaskovic from Branchville, New Jersey picks poppy seeds to perk up her lemony cookies. "A sprinkling of sugar adds...


    Honey Orange Chicken

    "I couldn't get enough of the sweet-and-citrusy marinade flavoring this grilled chicken," says Mary Hart Easterling, Santa Clarita, California. "So...


    Bow Tie Lemon Chicken

    "The zesty flavor of lemon brightens every bite of this creamy chicken and pasta dish," advises Rebecca Snapp of Cynthiana,...