{"id":1513998,"date":"2022-03-09T13:03:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T18:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1513998"},"modified":"2023-09-20T12:15:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T17:15:32","slug":"how-to-store-lemons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-store-lemons\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Store Lemons the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"I have a tendency to buy lemons in bulk. I grab the biggest bag at the store dreaming of the lemony desserts<\/a> I'll bake, the refreshing cocktails<\/a> in my future and how great fresh lemon zest is going to taste in these citrus-infused dinners<\/a>.\r\n\r\nBut sure enough, after a few too many days I'll find a dried-out lemon in the bottom of the crisper drawer. It's always disappointing since that fruit could have been part of a cool Chilton cocktail<\/a> after a long work week.\r\n\r\nSo what's the best way to store lemons to keep them fresher for longer?\r\nHow to Store Lemons<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nWhole lemons<\/h3>\r\nWhole lemons are best kept in the fridge. It can be tempting to store lemons in a pretty bowl on your countertop or kitchen table, but avoid the urge to decorate with fresh fruit. Left at room temperature, lemons will dry out, leaving you with less juice and a tough rind.\r\n\r\nYou can also freeze whole lemons. Once solid, pop them into a sealed container for best results. Defrost the lemons at room temperature.\r\n\r\nLemons that have been frozen won't taste exactly the same as a fresh lemon, so use them for baking or cooking\u2014not for your favorite lemon martini<\/a>.\r\nHalf a lemon<\/h3>\r\nIf you've sliced into a lemon (or lime), you can definitely preserve the rest of it. Used just half a lemon? Cover the exposed end with food wrap or put the whole thing in a sealed container. Use it within a few days.\r\nLemon wedges<\/h3>\r\nLike a halved lemon, lemon wedges and slices should be stored in a sealed container and used within a few days.\r\nHow to Store Lemon Zest and Juice<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nLemon zest<\/h3>\r\nDon't throw out a lemon rind without zesting it first! Even if you don't have an immediate need for lemon zest, keeping some on hand is always a good idea. (This is\u00a0how to zest a lemon<\/a>.) A little zest livens up\u00a0vegetable sides<\/a> and adds zip to baked goods. Use fresh lemon zest within a week. If you want to preserve it for longer, store it in a sealed container in the freezer.\r\nLemon juice<\/h3>\r\nYou can keep fresh lemon juice in the fridge for a few days without any diminished quality. After a few days, the juice is best used in cooking or baking (not a fresh lemonade). Use it up within two weeks or freeze the rest. Pour the juice into ice cube trays, then remove them from the trays when frozen and store in a sealed container.\r\n\r\n[dam-video dam-id=\"50561\"]\r\nTips for Buying and Storing Lemons<\/h2>\r\nWhat should you look for when choosing lemons?<\/h3>\r\nLike any fresh fruit, look for lemons that are free from bruises, soft spots and any noticeable scars. A good lemon is vivid yellow and will have a little bit of give when squeezed.\r\nWhat fruits shouldn't be stored with lemons?<\/h3>\r\nSimilar to onions and potatoes<\/a>, there are some fruit combinations that shouldn't be stored together. Don't store apples, bananas, stone fruit<\/a> or pears with other types of fruits, including lemons. Certain fruits emit a gas as they age that can cause other fruit to ripen (and then spoil) more quickly. To keep lemons as fresh as possible, keep them in the crisper on their own or with other citrus fruits.<\/span>\r\nDo lemons last longer in the fridge or on the counter?<\/h3>\r\nLemons are best kept in the fridge. Stashed in the fridge in the crisper drawer or on a shelf, fresh lemons will keep for two weeks or more. If you really want your lemons to last, keep them in a sealed container (there are even specialty produce keepers<\/a>\u00a0for this purpose) or a resealable plastic bag. This extra step will prevent lemons from drying out and keep them fresh for a month.\r\n\r\nIf you really want to store your lemon on the counter, use it within four to five days. The same advice applies to limes. Learn how to store ginger<\/a> the right way.\r\nCan you store lemons in water?<\/h3>\r\nIf you've ever tried storing fresh herbs in water<\/a>, then you might be wondering whether storing lemons in water could produce the same results. It turns out, submerging lemons in water and refrigerating them can help them last for one to three months.\r\n\r\nNow that you know how to store lemons, it's time to stock up on a few extra. I'll be using mine to make these lemon-basil recipes<\/a> followed by a\u00a0lemon sour cream poundcake<\/a>.\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tOur Favorite Lemon Recipes from Sweet to Savory<\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 35<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour + marinating\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Chicken thighs and drumsticks, garlic, lemon, baby red potatoes\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nLemon juice makes the ideal acidic base for a zesty, herb-filled marinade. Round out this versatile sheet-pan dinner<\/a> with an easy side salad<\/a> and rice.\r\n\r\n\"Everyone needs an easy meal. Try this sheet-pan chicken with roasted potatoes for a simple and tasty meal guaranteed to please the whole family. If you use fresh lemon juice, garnish each serving with a little lemon zest for bright flavor.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Bars<\/a>These delightful lemon bars have a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. As a bonus, the color and shape make them a nice addition to a dessert platter.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Raspberry Lemon Cake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour, 35 minutes + chilling and cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Eggs, sugar, lemon, butter, vanilla, flour, cream cheese, raspberry jam\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Advanced\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nRich homemade lemon curd, moist lemon cake and dreamy raspberry-lemon frosting come together in perfect harmony to form one showstopping treat. Given that poppy seeds pair so well with lemon desserts<\/a>, you could mix two tablespoons into the batter for added texture and color.\r\n\r\n\"Want a change from chocolate cake? Try this elegant lemon raspberry cake packed with refreshing citrus flavor, from the cake to the homemade lemon curd and creamy frosting. It won a blue ribbon at the Alaska State Fair and it's definitely a winner with me.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Dream Cheesecake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour, 25 minutes + chilling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Graham crackers, butter, sugar, cream cheese, lemon\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Intermediate\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTo avoid cracks in your cheesecake<\/a>, be careful not to overbake. You want the center to be almost<\/em> set. We recommend lightly greasing the springform pan with butter or cooking spray, even if it already has a nonstick coating, so the cake comes out perfectly intact.\r\n\r\n\"Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Linguine<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Linguine, shrimp, garlic, lemon, parsley\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA tangy trifecta of lemon pepper seasoning, zest and juice complement the succulent shrimp in this pasta. Cooking shrimp recipes<\/a> with olive oil and butter keeps them juicy and tender.\r\n\r\n\"The Cheesecake Factory has an extensive menu, but I always seem to order their delicious fresh and citrusy Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with pasta. I'd enjoyed it enough times that I was confident I could reproduce it to share with friends and family. I think I hit it spot on! When I have fresh basil from the garden I use that instead of parsley.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>World's Best Lemon Pie<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour + chilling and cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Pie dough, sugar, flour, egg, butter, lemon\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Advanced\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nYou can make this airy, decadent dessert with premade pie crust<\/a> from the store or make your own using our go-to pie crust recipe<\/a>. We even like using a graham cracker crust<\/a> for a bit of golden nuttiness.\r\n\r\n\"Mother's pies were always so memorable, with tender, flaky crusts. In summer the order of the day was lemon meringue!\" \u2014Recipe contributor Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Limoncello Tiramisu<\/a>Brighten up dessert with our light, vibrant limoncello tiramisu. Its filling is made with limoncello-spiked lemon curd, mascarpone cheese and whipping cream.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Herbed Salmon<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Bread crumbs, salmon, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, lemon, butter\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nHerby bread crumbs mixed with lemon zest and Parmesan make a savory crust for salmon (and just about any other fish). Choose one of our fantastic side dishes for salmon<\/a> to serve alongside the main course.\r\n\r\n\"We sometimes send our Washington salmon all the way to Michigan for my sister to use in this family-favorite dish! The tasty topping can be used on other types of fish as well. Fresh thyme from your garden really sparks the flavor.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Mushroom Chicken<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Chicken breast, flour, butter, chicken broth, mushrooms, lemon\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nLemon juice, sliced mushrooms, broth and the crispy bits from chicken breasts create a restaurant-worthy pan sauce you'll want to spoon over everything. Serve sides that can sop up the bright yet earthy flavors, like mashed potatoes or egg noodles.\r\n\r\n\"There's a lot of flavor in this dish. The best part? It doesn't seem light at all!\" \u2014Recipe contributor Carrie Palmquist, Canova, South Dakota<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Steamed Lemon Broccoli<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Broccoli, butter, onion, celery, garlic, lemon\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis is one of the simple broccoli recipes<\/a> we always fall back on. Steaming broccoli until it's bright green and crisp-tender and then tossing it into a garlicky butter sauce with fresh lemon results in a gorgeous\u2014and quick\u2014side dish. Even picky eaters at the table will love it.\r\n\r\n\"I first tried this sunny side dish because it seemed to be a fresh, nutritious and easy combination. Now it's the only way my husband will eat broccoli. I love to pair it with grilled meat on hot days.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Michelle Hanson, Oacoma, South Dakota<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Roasted Red Potatoes<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 50 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Small red potatoes, lemon, thyme, garlic sauce\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTender, earthy roasted potatoes are a wonderful vehicle for absorbing lemon-garlic goodness. Add even more lemony punch by mixing a teaspoon of lemon zest into the sauce.\r\n\r\n\"I like trying out new recipes on my boyfriend, and he's always willing to taste-test. The lemon juice and thyme give these golden potatoes fabulous flavor.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Sally Sue Campbell, Greenville, Tennessee<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Blueberry Lemon Cake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 45 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Butter, sugar, lemon, blueberries, cake mix, whipped cream\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA great trick for jazzing up boxed yellow cake mix is working in citrus zest and berries, like we do in this recipe. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries; if you use frozen, don't thaw them. (Here's how to freeze blueberries<\/a> so you'll always have them on hand.)\r\n\r\n\"I always set aside some of my fresh-picked blueberries to make this tender lemon blueberry cake. Using cake mix makes it a quick and easy dessert.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Chess Pie<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 50 minutes + chilling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Pie crust, eggs, sugar, lemon, butter, flour\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nMaking pie crust from scratch might seem daunting, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to whip up the flaky foundation for so many homemade pies<\/a>, including this rich lemon chess pie. Of course, there's no shame in using premade crusts when you're in a pinch or want dessert ASAP.\r\n\r\n\"This bright and creamy lemon chess pie cuts beautifully and has a smooth texture. It's one of my favorites.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Hannah LaRue Rider, East Point, Kentucky<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Fried Lemon-Pepper Wings<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Chicken wings, flour, butter, lemon-pepper seasoning, parsley\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThese zesty, perfectly tender chicken wings are flavorful enough on their own, but why not go all in and serve with creamy homemade ranch dressing<\/a>? Round out the menu with crunchy crudit\u00e9s<\/a>\u00a0and your game day spread is complete.\r\n\r\n\"These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you've been stuck in a chicken wing rut. Add grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor.\" \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Ricotta Pancakes<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Rhubarb, brown sugar, flour, ricotta cheese, milk, lemon\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nFor a thoroughly impressive brunch spread, serve these light, creamy ricotta pancakes with lemon garnish and lots of rhubarb sauce. If you can't get your hands on rhubarb to make the sauce, fold frozen raspberries into the pancake batter for that hit of tartness.\r\n\r\n\"I'm a firm believer that rhubarb recipes cannot be too plentiful. Here, it is featured in the sauce for lovely lemon pancakes. These are yummy for brunch.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Marilyn Rodriguez, Spark, Nevada<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Sheet Cake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes + cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Lemon cake mix, eggs, lemon pie filling, cream cheese, butter\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you don't already have a can of lemon pie filling in your pantry, we recommend you stock up\u2014<\/em>if only for this rich, fluffy lemon dessert<\/a>. We like to top this quick sheet cake with homemade whipped cream<\/a> and candied lemon slices.\r\n\r\n\"Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to a convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives it sweetness. My family likes this lemon sheet cake cold, so I cut it into squares and freeze it before serving.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Alyce Dubisar, North Bend, Oregon<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Bone-in chicken thighs, spices\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nJuicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these herby chicken thighs are one of our favorite air-fryer recipes<\/a>. We find bone-in chicken thighs work best for this recipe, but you could substitute boneless. Just bear in mind that they won't take as long to cook.\r\n\r\n\"This air-fryer chicken thighs recipe creates meat that is crispy on the outside but super juicy on the inside. The paprika and garlic seasoning blend comes through beautifully.\" \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 40 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Lemon, parsley, garlic, fettuccine, plum tomatoes\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Intermediate\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nCream cheese is the secret ingredient in this luscious lemony pasta dish, as it binds all the flavors together and coats each strand of fettuccine. To round out the meal, top this pasta with buttery grilled shrimp<\/a> and serve with a bright green side salad<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"I've been making this lemony pasta for the family for years. It's both simple and indulgent enough to make it a go-to recipe.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Anne Miller, Glenfield, New York<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Snowflakes<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 40 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Lemon cake mix, whipped topping, egg, confectioners' sugar\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Intermediate\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you haven't been using boxed cake mix to make cookies, get on board! These four-ingredient snowflake treats are festive, fun and customizable. Try mixing chopped walnuts into the batter or experimenting with other flavors of cake mix.\r\n\r\n\"You'll need just four ingredients to make these delightful lemon snowflake cookies. Confectioners' sugar highlights the cracked tops to give them their snowflake appearance.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Linda Barry, Dianna, Texas<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour, 15 minutes + cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Butter, sugar, eggs, lemon, sour cream\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis picture-worthy lemon Bundt is the star of any dessert table it's on. For an extra pop of texture, mix poppy seeds into the batter. We also like to serve this with fresh raspberries and a dollop of homemade whipped cream<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"Everyone raves about this pretty lemon sour cream pound cake\u2014and it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also freezes beautifully, so why not make two and pop one into the freezer for another day?\" \u2014Recipe contributor Annettia Mounger, Kansas City, Missouri<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Bread<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 50 minutes + cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Butter, sugar, eggs, lemon, flour, milk\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nPaired with lemon juice and zest, lemon extract brings even more sunshine to this loaf. There are plenty of ways to use up a bottle of lemon extract<\/a> so it doesn't sit in your pantry untouched for months.\r\n\r\n\"I often bake this sunshiny-sweet lemon bread when company's due. It has a loaf-like texture.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Kathy Scott, Lingle, Wyoming<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Tangy Lemon Chiffon Pie<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour, 5 minutes + chilling and cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Pie dough, sugar, eggs, lemon, heavy cream\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Intermediate\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nServed chilled, this airy, decadent pie is a must-try dessert on a hot day. Deck out the topping with a chocolate drizzle, raspberries or blueberries.\r\n\r\n\"This lemon chiffon pie is so easy to make, you can put it together in no time at all. And it's impressive enough to share with guests!\" \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Air-Fryer Asparagus<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 20 minutes\r\n
\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tOur Favorite Lemon Recipes from Sweet to Savory<\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 35<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Sheet-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour + marinating\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Chicken thighs and drumsticks, garlic, lemon, baby red potatoes\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nLemon juice makes the ideal acidic base for a zesty, herb-filled marinade. Round out this versatile sheet-pan dinner<\/a> with an easy side salad<\/a> and rice.\r\n\r\n\"Everyone needs an easy meal. Try this sheet-pan chicken with roasted potatoes for a simple and tasty meal guaranteed to please the whole family. If you use fresh lemon juice, garnish each serving with a little lemon zest for bright flavor.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Bars<\/a>These delightful lemon bars have a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. As a bonus, the color and shape make them a nice addition to a dessert platter.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Raspberry Lemon Cake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour, 35 minutes + chilling and cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Eggs, sugar, lemon, butter, vanilla, flour, cream cheese, raspberry jam\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Advanced\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nRich homemade lemon curd, moist lemon cake and dreamy raspberry-lemon frosting come together in perfect harmony to form one showstopping treat. Given that poppy seeds pair so well with lemon desserts<\/a>, you could mix two tablespoons into the batter for added texture and color.\r\n\r\n\"Want a change from chocolate cake? Try this elegant lemon raspberry cake packed with refreshing citrus flavor, from the cake to the homemade lemon curd and creamy frosting. It won a blue ribbon at the Alaska State Fair and it's definitely a winner with me.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Dream Cheesecake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour, 25 minutes + chilling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Graham crackers, butter, sugar, cream cheese, lemon\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Intermediate\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTo avoid cracks in your cheesecake<\/a>, be careful not to overbake. You want the center to be almost<\/em> set. We recommend lightly greasing the springform pan with butter or cooking spray, even if it already has a nonstick coating, so the cake comes out perfectly intact.\r\n\r\n\"Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Linguine<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Linguine, shrimp, garlic, lemon, parsley\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA tangy trifecta of lemon pepper seasoning, zest and juice complement the succulent shrimp in this pasta. Cooking shrimp recipes<\/a> with olive oil and butter keeps them juicy and tender.\r\n\r\n\"The Cheesecake Factory has an extensive menu, but I always seem to order their delicious fresh and citrusy Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with pasta. I'd enjoyed it enough times that I was confident I could reproduce it to share with friends and family. I think I hit it spot on! When I have fresh basil from the garden I use that instead of parsley.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>World's Best Lemon Pie<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour + chilling and cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Pie dough, sugar, flour, egg, butter, lemon\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Advanced\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nYou can make this airy, decadent dessert with premade pie crust<\/a> from the store or make your own using our go-to pie crust recipe<\/a>. We even like using a graham cracker crust<\/a> for a bit of golden nuttiness.\r\n\r\n\"Mother's pies were always so memorable, with tender, flaky crusts. In summer the order of the day was lemon meringue!\" \u2014Recipe contributor Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Limoncello Tiramisu<\/a>Brighten up dessert with our light, vibrant limoncello tiramisu. Its filling is made with limoncello-spiked lemon curd, mascarpone cheese and whipping cream.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Herbed Salmon<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Bread crumbs, salmon, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, lemon, butter\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nHerby bread crumbs mixed with lemon zest and Parmesan make a savory crust for salmon (and just about any other fish). Choose one of our fantastic side dishes for salmon<\/a> to serve alongside the main course.\r\n\r\n\"We sometimes send our Washington salmon all the way to Michigan for my sister to use in this family-favorite dish! The tasty topping can be used on other types of fish as well. Fresh thyme from your garden really sparks the flavor.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Mushroom Chicken<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Chicken breast, flour, butter, chicken broth, mushrooms, lemon\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nLemon juice, sliced mushrooms, broth and the crispy bits from chicken breasts create a restaurant-worthy pan sauce you'll want to spoon over everything. Serve sides that can sop up the bright yet earthy flavors, like mashed potatoes or egg noodles.\r\n\r\n\"There's a lot of flavor in this dish. The best part? It doesn't seem light at all!\" \u2014Recipe contributor Carrie Palmquist, Canova, South Dakota<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Steamed Lemon Broccoli<\/a>Total Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients:<\/strong> Broccoli, butter, onion, celery, garlic, lemon\r\nLevel:<\/strong> Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis is one of the simple broccoli recipes<\/a> we always fall back on. Steaming broccoli until it's bright green and crisp-tender and then tossing it into a garlicky butter sauce with fresh lemon results in a gorgeous\u2014and quick\u2014side dish. Even picky eaters at the table will love it.\r\n\r\n\"I first tried this sunny side dish because it seemed to be a fresh, nutritious and easy combination. Now it's the only way my husband will eat broccoli. I love to pair it with grilled meat on hot days.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Michelle Hanson, Oacoma, South Dakota<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Roasted Red Potatoes<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 50 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Small red potatoes, lemon, thyme, garlic sauce\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTender, earthy roasted potatoes are a wonderful vehicle for absorbing lemon-garlic goodness. Add even more lemony punch by mixing a teaspoon of lemon zest into the sauce.\r\n\r\n\"I like trying out new recipes on my boyfriend, and he's always willing to taste-test. The lemon juice and thyme give these golden potatoes fabulous flavor.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Sally Sue Campbell, Greenville, Tennessee<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Blueberry Lemon Cake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 45 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Butter, sugar, lemon, blueberries, cake mix, whipped cream\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nA great trick for jazzing up boxed yellow cake mix is working in citrus zest and berries, like we do in this recipe. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries; if you use frozen, don't thaw them. (Here's how to freeze blueberries<\/a> so you'll always have them on hand.)\r\n\r\n\"I always set aside some of my fresh-picked blueberries to make this tender lemon blueberry cake. Using cake mix makes it a quick and easy dessert.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Leona Luecking, West Burlington, Iowa<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Chess Pie<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 50 minutes + chilling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Pie crust, eggs, sugar, lemon, butter, flour\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nMaking pie crust from scratch might seem daunting, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to whip up the flaky foundation for so many homemade pies<\/a>, including this rich lemon chess pie. Of course, there's no shame in using premade crusts when you're in a pinch or want dessert ASAP.\r\n\r\n\"This bright and creamy lemon chess pie cuts beautifully and has a smooth texture. It's one of my favorites.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Hannah LaRue Rider, East Point, Kentucky<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Fried Lemon-Pepper Wings<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Chicken wings, flour, butter, lemon-pepper seasoning, parsley\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThese zesty, perfectly tender chicken wings are flavorful enough on their own, but why not go all in and serve with creamy homemade ranch dressing<\/a>? Round out the menu with crunchy crudit\u00e9s<\/a>\u00a0and your game day spread is complete.\r\n\r\n\"These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you've been stuck in a chicken wing rut. Add grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor.\" \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Ricotta Pancakes<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Rhubarb, brown sugar, flour, ricotta cheese, milk, lemon\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nFor a thoroughly impressive brunch spread, serve these light, creamy ricotta pancakes with lemon garnish and lots of rhubarb sauce. If you can't get your hands on rhubarb to make the sauce, fold frozen raspberries into the pancake batter for that hit of tartness.\r\n\r\n\"I'm a firm believer that rhubarb recipes cannot be too plentiful. Here, it is featured in the sauce for lovely lemon pancakes. These are yummy for brunch.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Marilyn Rodriguez, Spark, Nevada<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Sheet Cake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 30 minutes + cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Lemon cake mix, eggs, lemon pie filling, cream cheese, butter\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you don't already have a can of lemon pie filling in your pantry, we recommend you stock up\u2014<\/em>if only for this rich, fluffy lemon dessert<\/a>. We like to top this quick sheet cake with homemade whipped cream<\/a> and candied lemon slices.\r\n\r\n\"Lemon pie filling lends a splash of citrus flavor to a convenient cake mix, and a rich cream cheese frosting gives it sweetness. My family likes this lemon sheet cake cold, so I cut it into squares and freeze it before serving.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Alyce Dubisar, North Bend, Oregon<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 20 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Bone-in chicken thighs, spices\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nJuicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, these herby chicken thighs are one of our favorite air-fryer recipes<\/a>. We find bone-in chicken thighs work best for this recipe, but you could substitute boneless. Just bear in mind that they won't take as long to cook.\r\n\r\n\"This air-fryer chicken thighs recipe creates meat that is crispy on the outside but super juicy on the inside. The paprika and garlic seasoning blend comes through beautifully.\" \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon-Garlic Cream Fettuccine<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 40 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Lemon, parsley, garlic, fettuccine, plum tomatoes\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Intermediate\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nCream cheese is the secret ingredient in this luscious lemony pasta dish, as it binds all the flavors together and coats each strand of fettuccine. To round out the meal, top this pasta with buttery grilled shrimp<\/a> and serve with a bright green side salad<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"I've been making this lemony pasta for the family for years. It's both simple and indulgent enough to make it a go-to recipe.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Anne Miller, Glenfield, New York<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Snowflakes<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 40 minutes\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Lemon cake mix, whipped topping, egg, confectioners' sugar\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Intermediate\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you haven't been using boxed cake mix to make cookies, get on board! These four-ingredient snowflake treats are festive, fun and customizable. Try mixing chopped walnuts into the batter or experimenting with other flavors of cake mix.\r\n\r\n\"You'll need just four ingredients to make these delightful lemon snowflake cookies. Confectioners' sugar highlights the cracked tops to give them their snowflake appearance.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Linda Barry, Dianna, Texas<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour, 15 minutes + cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Butter, sugar, eggs, lemon, sour cream\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis picture-worthy lemon Bundt is the star of any dessert table it's on. For an extra pop of texture, mix poppy seeds into the batter. We also like to serve this with fresh raspberries and a dollop of homemade whipped cream<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"Everyone raves about this pretty lemon sour cream pound cake\u2014and it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also freezes beautifully, so why not make two and pop one into the freezer for another day?\" \u2014Recipe contributor Annettia Mounger, Kansas City, Missouri<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Lemon Bread<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 50 minutes + cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Butter, sugar, eggs, lemon, flour, milk\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Beginner\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nPaired with lemon juice and zest, lemon extract brings even more sunshine to this loaf. There are plenty of ways to use up a bottle of lemon extract<\/a> so it doesn't sit in your pantry untouched for months.\r\n\r\n\"I often bake this sunshiny-sweet lemon bread when company's due. It has a loaf-like texture.\" \u2014Recipe contributor Kathy Scott, Lingle, Wyoming<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Tangy Lemon Chiffon Pie<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 1 hour, 5 minutes + chilling and cooling\r\nMain Ingredients<\/strong>: Pie dough, sugar, eggs, lemon, heavy cream\r\nLevel<\/strong>: Intermediate\r\n\r\nGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nServed chilled, this airy, decadent pie is a must-try dessert on a hot day. Deck out the topping with a chocolate drizzle, raspberries or blueberries.\r\n\r\n\"This lemon chiffon pie is so easy to make, you can put it together in no time at all. And it's impressive enough to share with guests!\" \u2014<\/em>Taste Recipes Test Kitchen<\/em>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Air-Fryer Asparagus<\/a>Total Time<\/strong>: 20 minutes\r\n