There are numerous ways to use lemons in various dishes, both sweet and savory. Here are some ideas for what to do with lemons:
- Lemon Bars : A popular dessert with a brown butter shortbread crust and a lemony filling, topped with a dusting of confectioners' sugar
- Preserved Lemon Crinkle Cookies : A cookie recipe that incorporates preserved lemons for a citrus boost
- Lemon Curd : A classic lemon curd recipe that can be used in tarts, cakes, or as a spread
- Grilled Lemon Margarita : A refreshing cocktail that combines grilled lemon juice with tequila and other ingredients
- Smoky Chicken Thighs with Potatoes & Lemony Relish: A flavorful dish that features crispy chicken thighs, potatoes, and a lemony relish made from lemon zest and juice, green olives, garlic, fresh mint, and parsley
- Lemon Poppy Seed Cake : A moist cake made with lemon zest and juice, as well as poppy seeds
- Lemon Yogurt Cake : A quick and easy moist cake made with lemon zest and juice, and yogurt
- Lemon and Lime Pudding : A delicious pudding that combines lemon and lime for a tangy and sweet flavor
- Roast Lemon and Pepper Chicken : A flavorful chicken dish that features a roast lemon and pepper sauce
- Lemon Doughnuts : Baked doughnuts that incorporate lemon juice in both the batter and glaze, and are topped with chopped pistachios
- Meyer Lemon French Toast : A luxurious French toast dish made with Meyer lemon zest and juice
- Lemon Meringue Pie with Gingersnap Crust : A classic pie with a gingersnap crust, lemon filling, and meringue topping
- Lemon Chiffon Pie : A light and airy chiffon pie with a lemon flavor
- Lemon Risotto : A creamy risotto dish that incorporates lemon juice for a bright and tangy taste
Additionally, you can use lemons in various dishes, such as salads, dressings, and sauces, or simply squeeze them onto fish, meat, or vegetables for added flavor
. You can also make lemonade, lemon water, or lemon-infused syrups for a refreshing drink
