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Lemon-Forward Food Recipes

19 sweet, savory, and everything-in-between recipes that all involve a suspicious amount of lemon.

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Overhead shot of chewy lemon bars dusted with powdered sugar, stacked on parchment paper next to fresh lemon slices45 min
Sweet & Bakeddessert

Chewy Lemon Bars That'll Make Your Aunt Jealous

A glazed lemon pound cake loaf on a white plate, with a thin shimmering white glaze dripping down the sides, a slice cut to show the dense yellow crumb75 min
Sweet & Bakedvegetarian

Classic Lemon Pound Cake

A shallow bowl of creamy pale lemon risotto topped with curled parmesan shavings and fresh lemon zest, with a fork on the side35 min
Savory Mainsvegetarian

Creamy Lemon Risotto

A bowl of pasta twirled on a fork, glossy with olive oil sauce, fresh green basil leaves and bright yellow lemon zest scattered on top20 min
Savory Mainsvegetarian

Lemon Basil Pasta

A sliced lemon blueberry loaf cake with visible purple-blue berries throughout the crumb and glossy lemon glaze drizzled across the top65 min
Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake

A cast iron skillet of glossy sauteed green beans with visible garlic pieces and lemon slices scattered on top13 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Butter Garlic Green Beans

A plate of thinly pounded chicken breast cutlets in a glossy pale yellow lemon-caper sauce, fresh parsley sprinkled on top, a lemon wedge on the side25 min
Savory Mains30-minute

Lemon Chicken Piccata

Small lemon curd tartlets with glossy yellow filling in mini pastry shells, dusted with powdered sugar and a fresh mint leaf40 min
Sweet & Bakeddessert

Lemon Curd Tartlets

Golden pan-seared chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet with glossy lemon garlic butter sauce, fresh thyme sprigs, and lemon slices35 min
Savory Mainsweeknight

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs

A roasted salmon fillet with crispy edges and glazed with glossy lemon garlic butter, topped with fresh lemon slices and green parsley18 min
Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Garlic Roasted Salmon

Whole roasted chicken in a roasting pan with crispy golden skin, lemon halves scattered around it, rosemary and thyme sprigs on top75 min
Savory Mainssunday dinner

Lemon Herb Roast Chicken

A sheet pan of golden-brown roasted baby potatoes with crispy browned edges, fresh green rosemary and thyme leaves scattered across, bright yellow lemon zest visible45 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

A white bowl filled with lemon orzo salad showing bright orzo pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh herbs25 min
Savory Sidesvegetarian

Lemon Orzo Salad

Grilled shrimp skewers on a white plate with visible char marks, fresh lemon wedges on the side, and cracked black pepper visible on the shrimp18 min
Savory Mainsgluten-free

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Skewers

Lemon poppy seed muffins in a tin with golden tops, one broken open showing the tender crumb studded with poppy seeds35 min
Sweet & Bakedbreakfast

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

A stack of four fluffy lemon ricotta pancakes topped with butter and drizzles of lemon syrup, steam rising slightly25 min
Sweet & Bakedbreakfast

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

A sheet pan of roasted carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers glistening with lemon vinaigrette, finished with fresh herbs and lemon zest35 min
Savory Sidesvegan

Lemon Vinaigrette Roasted Vegetables

A slice of no-bake cheesecake with creamy pale yellow filling, crumbly graham cracker crust visible, dusted lightly with powdered sugar20 min
Sweet & Bakeddessert

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

A shallow bowl of pale yellow whipped lemon hummus with a swirl of olive oil in the center, a light dusting of paprika, fresh lemon zest on top10 min
Savory Sidesvegan

Whipped Lemon Hummus