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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    Gooey Lemon Rolls

    My mother made these hard-to-resist rolls when I was young. I always warm up after having one, and so will...


    Coconut Citrus Layer Cake

    Make a showstopper holiday treat: tender white cake layered with tangy grapefruit curd and topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting....


    Light & Easy Cheesecake Bars

    Fresh hints of lemon in the tender crust and creamy filling of these berry-topped treats. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California


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    Lemon Chicken Pasta

    Lemon chicken pasta is about to be your new favorite weeknight dinner. Made with a few staple ingredients, it's a...


    Blushing Grapefruit Sorbet

    Not overly sweet, this sorbet is a hit at the holidays, when there’s plenty of citrus fruit on hand. Try...


    Hint of Lemon Squash Saute

    A lovely hint of lemon adds refreshing tang to this super-simple veggie medley. —Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen


    Homemade Limoncello

    This limoncello recipe makes a drink better than any store-bought version. It's perfect as an after-dinner treat on its own,...


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    Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

    These treats disappear so quickly, you'll think the sweet and chewy lemon oatmeal cookies are magic!

    Lemon & Cream Pops

    Sweetened condensed milk ensures a creamy, dreamy popsicle. The bright lemon flavor is perfect for summer. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut


    Rhubarb Tart

    Make good use of all of that rhubarb from your garden or favorite farmers market. Creamy, sweet, tart, buttery—this rhubarb...


    Fritters with Lemon Mousse and Strawberries

    Deep-fried fritters are wonderful on their own, but they become over-the-top amazing with a creamy lemon mousse and sweet strawberries....


    Lemon-Ginger Salt

    Sprinkle a little bit of this zingy lemon-ginger combo on hot buttered corn on the cob for a salty twist....


    Lemon-Filled Gingerbread Muffins

    Honest Abe rarely spoke about food in his speeches. But in one of his famous debates with Stephen Douglas, Lincoln...


    Lemon-Herb Salmon Toasts

    Quick, light and tasty, my salmon toasts make irresistible finger food. —Christie Wells, Lake Villa, Illinois


    Citrus Blueberry Marmalade

    I have four children under the age of six, so berry picking has been the perfect family activity for us....


    Lemony Almond-Feta Green Beans

    When you find a vegetable recipe that demands second helpings, it's definitely worth sharing. I made these green beans for...


    Lemon-Rosemary Marmalade

    I love the flavor combination of lemon and rosemary. This unique marmalade goes beautifully with roast chicken, herbed pork roast,...

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    Lemon-Pepper Tilapia

    Lemon-pepper tilapia is the kind of dish you can throw together on the spur of the moment. At just 20...


    Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta

    This pretty pasta is a family favorite —the kids love the light lemony flavor and I love that they devour...


    Honey-Lemon Asparagus

    Everyone who tastes my glazed asparagus takes a second helping, so I usually double the recipe. For another option, try...


    Lemon Ricotta Fritters

    These mouthwatering fritters are golden brown outside, soft and cakelike inside, and have a lovely citrusy and creamy flavor from...


    Easy Lemon Pie

    This lemon pie recipe is perfectly tart and tangy, and it's perfectly simple to make with just one bowl and...


    Triple Citrus Scones

    I love the bright and buttery flavor of these tender scones with glaze that soaks in. Serve them with a...

    Peach-Basil Lemonade Slush

    This chilly slush with peaches, lemon juice and garden-fresh basil is hands-down the best lemonade ever. It tastes just like...


    Rosemary & Thyme Lemon Pudding Cakes

    These simple little cakes are absolutely divine and are perfect with hot tea. Think English tea party! Your guests will...


    Glazed Doughnut Holes

    Here's a simple recipe to create a colorful and fun breakfast—or snack! For the glaze, use any type of juice...


    Lemon-Dijon Pork Sheet-Pan Supper

    Most nights I need something that I can get on the table with minimal effort and delicious results. This sheet-pan...


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    Lima Beans

    Even if you have never liked lima beans, these flavorful lemon-garlic lima beans are sure to change your mind.


    Pressure-Cooker Lemon Red Potatoes

    Butter, lemon juice, parsley and chives enhance this simple side dish. I usually prepare these potatoes when I'm having company....