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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    Meyer Lemon Bars

    1 review

    Celebrate one of the most anticipated fruits of the season with a pan of easy, citrusy Meyer lemon bars.

    Lemon Ricotta Cake

    2 reviews

    Thanks to full-fat ricotta, fresh lemon juice and other simple, straightforward ingredients, this is the best lemon ricotta cake ever....


    Citrus-Herb Roast Chicken

    1 review

    This dish is one of my all-time favorites. The flavorful, juicy chicken combines with the aromas of spring in fresh...


    Portuguese Egg Tart (Pastel de Nata)

    1 review

    For a fun and rewarding weekend baking project, try your hand at this Portuguese egg tart recipe.


    Candied Lemon Peel

    1 review

    Even the most beginner home cooks can make this easy candied lemon peel recipe. They're great to have around for...

    Lemon Curd Cake

    This lemon curd cake features tender lemon cake layers, fresh lemon curd and a dreamy lemon cream cheese frosting. It's...


    Lemon Chicken

    3 reviews

    This easy lemon chicken is dredged, seared, then finished in a lemony butter sauce. It's comforting with a twist, and...

    Lemon-Pepper Chicken

    5 reviews

    This easy lemon-pepper chicken recipe coats boneless skinless chicken breasts in zesty lemon-pepper seasoning and finishes them with a savory...


    How to Make Buttermilk

    Out of buttermilk? Save yourself the emergency trip to the supermarket and learn how to make buttermilk with milk and...


    Moist Lemon Coconut Cake

    I am a devout scratch baker, but I make an exception when it comes to this perfectly moist and lemony...


    Lemon Glaze

    One of the easiest dessert toppings you can make, our tart and sweet lemon glaze recipe is excellent on dozens...

    Vegan Cheesecake

    This luscious vegan cheesecake features a creamy filling, crisp graham cracker crust and fresh berry topping.


    Woolworth Cheesecake

    1 review

    This easy, no-bake cheesecake is a nostalgic nod to a classic dessert from Woolworth’s famous lunch counter.


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    Aioli

    You've seen aioli on menus (and you know it's delicious), but what is aioli? This rich and creamy sauce is...


    Roasted Vegetable Medley

    18 reviews

    Our roasted vegetable medley is a fantastic way to serve a veggie side dish. Broccoli, green beans and Brussels sprouts...


    Grilled Okra

    Okra is most popular in the South, but it deserves a chance no matter where you live. Grilled okra is...

    Lemon Icebox Cake

    This bright and summery lemon icebox cake will quickly become a family favorite. The recipe is as sweet as it...


    No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

    This tangy and creamy no-bake lemon cheesecake is the perfect complement to a rich and filling dinner. It's also easy...


    Paper Plane

    This paper plane cocktail recipe combines bourbon, Aperol and amaro Nonino for a perfect sip. The balanced bitter, sweet and...


    Lemony Mushroom Lasagna Roll-Ups

    1 review

    I love lasagna and usually make it the traditional way, but I couldn't get the idea of a lemon ricotta...


    Lemon Pie

    This lemon pie recipe is for lemon dessert lovers who can’t get enough of the fruit’s sweet tang.


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    Avgolemono Soup

    2 reviews

    Avgolemono soup is a classic Greek lemon chicken soup. Fortunately, it's harder to pronounce than it is to make!


    Spicy Shrimp Orzo with Lemon and Basil

    This shrimp pasta is made in just one pot. Creating a broth with the shrimp shells is an extra step,...


    Giada De Laurentiis’ Lemon Spaghetti Is a Ridiculously Easy Weeknight Dinner

    Giada De Laurentiis' lemon spaghetti promises a rich and tangy pasta dish. I had to put her recipe to the...


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    I Made Giada De Laurentiis’ Viral Lemon Ricotta Cookies, and They’re Heavenly

    These soft-baked lemon ricotta cookies by Giada De Laurentiis are the perfect treat when you're craving something lemony and sweet.

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    We Tried an Electric Juicer and Unlocked the Secret to Fuss-Free Homemade Lemonade

    Make lemonade quickly and easily in the electric Proctor Silex juicer.


    Our Easiest, Most Refreshing No-Bake Lemon Pie Recipe

    No-bake lemon pie is perfect for hot summer days. The freshly squeezed lemon juice shines through in every creamy bite!


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    Dirty Martini Pasta Is the Popular Recipe You Never Knew You Needed

    People love dirty martinis, and people love pasta. Mixing the two as dirty martini pasta was bound to happen. Here's...


    Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    2 reviews

    This pasta is a perfect weeknight dinner, especially during the spring and summer months because of the bright lemon flavor....


    How to Bake Salmon in Foil

    3 reviews

    Baking salmon in foil results in a delicious and satisfying meal.


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    Copycat KFC Coleslaw

    8 reviews

    Who needs the drive-thru? This KFC coleslaw recipe is the perfect copycat recipe when you’re craving that signature sweet-and-tangy flavor...