Quick Recipes
Sauces, dips, dressings, and finishers that take almost no time, like lemon aioli, lemon vinaigrette, whipped lemon hummus, and a simple lemon glaze. They are the quickest way to make plain food taste finished.
Lemon suits fast cooking. Its flavor is instant, so you do not have to simmer anything for depth.
10 minBroiled Grapefruit
5 minLemon Aioli
5 minLemon Glaze
5 minLemon Vinaigrette
10 minWhipped Lemon Hummus
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Questions about quick recipes
How is quick defined here?
These are recipes that are fast for their type. Check the time on each card, and use the under-30-minute and under-10-minute collections for stricter limits.
What are the best pantry items for fast lemon cooking?
Olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and a few fresh lemons cover an astonishing number of quick dishes.
Can I skip the zest to save time?
You can, but you lose much of the lemon aroma. A rasp-style zester takes seconds.
