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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    Lemon and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

    A bit of honey helps balance the tangy flavor of lemon juice and mustard. I use this as a salad...


    Italian Triple Lemon Cream Cake

    Citrus flavor shines in our Italian lemon cream cake, which comprises three lemon and olive oil cake layers, lemon curd...


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    Lemon Cake

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    This four-layer lemon cake uses lemon juice, lemon zest, a sweet-tart lemon syrup and a lush cream cheese frosting to...


    Raspberry-Lemon Spritzer

    Go beyond lemonade with a pretty pink thirst quencher that's tangy and not too sweet. I finish each glass with...


    Fennel Salad with Citrus Dressing

    My family really enjoys crunchy fennel, which pairs well with citrus vinaigrette. The salad makes a nice addition to any...


    Lemon Spiced Tea

    Cinnamon and honey really perk up the flavor of basic lemon tea. Add a splash of lemon extract to take...


    Candied Lemon Peel

    This old-fashioned candied lemon peel can also be used a garnish for other desserts. The sweet-tart taste is delightful.—Betty Slivon,...


    Roasted Chicken with Lemon Sauce

    Our family loves chicken cooked many ways, but this roasted version is one of our favorites. If your family likes...

    Citrus Pound Cake

    Moist and tender, this gorgeous classic has a refreshing taste of sunshine. —Lisa M Varner, El Paso, Texas


    Lemon Parmesan Orzo

    A splash of lemon and a shower of chopped parsley make this orzo one of my family's most requested springtime...


    Asparagus-Mushroom Frittata

    Say hello to our asparagus-mushroom frittata. It features an eggy, custardy base and is loaded with deliciously earthy-sweet vegetables.


    Texas Lemon Chess Pie

    Slice into Southern comfort and go back to a simpler time with this classic, feel-good pie. We consider it a...


    Lemon Butter Tilapia

    Lemon butter tilapia is lightly coated in a delicate lemon butter and caper sauce to make a weeknight-friendly meal that...


    Dijon Pork Medallions

    My husband loves anything with Dijon mustard, so this is a fast and easy way for us to prepare pork....


    Rosemary-Lemon Chicken Thighs

    A cooking show inspired me to create this lemony chicken. Ask your butcher to remove the bones from chicken thighs...


    Moist Lemon Herb Chicken

    I wanted a healthy, flavorful chicken recipe that was fast, easy and a real crowd-pleaser. I got lucky and hit...


    Lemon Salmon with Basil

    At our house we opt for healthy foods, and this lemony salmon with basil is a knockout in the good-for-you...

    Couscous and Broccoli

    This stovetop couscous and broccoli recipe delivers bright, citrusy flavor without dirtying a single extra pot.


    Lemon-Feta Angel Hair

    Serve this simple pasta side with any light chicken or fish dish, or, for an easy entree, toss it with...


    Saucy Grilled Pork Chops

    My mamaw in Kentucky used this "dip," as she called it, on many grilled meats including chicken and steak. —Misty...


    Lemon Ricotta Cookies

    Make these lemon ricotta cookies when you want a cookie that's full of lemon flavor. Ricotta cheese makes this cookie's...


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    Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

    Fit for a crowd and beloved by all ages, this lemon cheesecake recipe bakes up a dessert so sunshiny it...


    Lemon Cornmeal Cookies

    Anything lemon makes my day brighter and these soft cookies have a fabulous lemon aroma and a subtle lemon flavor....

    Kentucky Lemonade

    Kentucky lemonade is a refreshing option for Derby Day thanks to refreshing lemon juice, ginger ale and mint leaves—bourbon optional.


    Berry-Topped Coffee Cake

    This tasty, wholesome coffee cake is loaded with fresh berries. It's perfect for those with a sweet tooth. —Heather O'Neill,...


    Lemon Cranberry Sauce

    Tangy and refreshing, this quick-fix stovetop sauce will please both guests and the cook! —Robyn Badtke, Green Lake, Wisconsin


    Alabama White BBQ Sauce

    My boys use to spend their summers with their grandmother in the South. She would treat them to a meal...


    Baked Cod with Lemon and Capers

    This baked cod with lemon and capers recipe creates a light, bright dish that's ready in just 20 minutes.


    Citrus-Marmalade Vinaigrette

    Add this fresh-tasting splash of citrus to a wide variety of salad mixings. —Sarah C. Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire