Lemon

A simply sunny pasta thanks to both zest and juice.

Make the most of these salty, tangy, one-and-done flavor boosters.

Plump white beans create a luscious broth combined with lemon zest, onion, garlic, and celery. A stealthy knob of butter adds just enough richness.

From tarts to bars to a lemon cream cloud sprinkled with graham cracker dust.

Convinced you don’t like skinless, boneless chicken breasts? This easy recipe for chicken piccata with its garlicky lemon-butter sauce will convert you.

With garlic, feta, and any herbs you’ve got, this dinner is like a ray of sunshine.

If you’re a fan of Italian focaccia, give fougasse, its cousin from the South of France, a try. Its chewy texture and signature leaf pattern are irresistible.

Citrus and fennel play very nicely together, particularly with seared scallops and mini, al dente pasta.

A sky-high pie with sharp lemon filling, sweet-and-salty meringue, and a shatteringly crisp crust.

A low-ABV beer cocktail that’s excellent for day drinking and beyond. Brace yourself for the refreshing fruitiness of the raspberry-Campari lemonade.

Custardy Atlantic Beach Pie meets a favorite fruity drink in this easy-breezy dessert.

Toss tomatoes in a simple preserved lemon, soy sauce, and chile marinade while you sear a well-marbled steak for a dinner for two in no time.

This bright and luscious dairy-free pasta relies on blended raw cashews for creaminess and a cooking method similar to risotto—in a fraction of the time.

Learn how to make Andrea Nguyen’s quick version of Kewpie mayonnaise, the cult condiment many cooks in Vietnam use to enrich banh mi and other dishes.

Our best lemon curd recipe is low-effort, high-reward, and results in a spread so light you’ll want to eat it with a spoon.

In fact, here are four, from dramatic curls to delicate flurries.

From pasta to salad to cake (yes, cake).

Like sparkling lemonade, but funkier

Top this concentrate with hot water to make a steamy, cold-busting elixir, or pour it over ice with sparkling water for a sweet-spicy refresher. 

A buttery pan sauce leaning on pantry staples takes less than 10 minutes to make, and it goes great with lean proteins and hearty vegetables alike.

Simple but party-worthy, this tart features a tender shortbread press-in crust and bright custardy filling that sets on top while it bakes.

Don’t be fooled by the short ingredient list: Jammy sliced lemons, sizzled garlic, and mild Aleppo-style pepper make this speedy fish dinner one to remember.

This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.

Sweet, sour, creamy, no-bake, and make-ahead: This is the perfect pie for the holidays and beyond.