Lemon Recipes

Tart, tangy and packed with vitamin C, lemons are made for winter cooking and baking. Our many recipes with lemons include desserts, dinners, pastas, cakes and sides.

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    Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

    6 reviews

    I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he needs an extra-special treat. Spice cake topped with lemony sauce makes us both smile. —Kristen Oak, Pocatello, Idaho

    Lemon Chicken and Rice

    21 reviews

    On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken...


    Glazed Lemon Tube Cake

    36 reviews

    This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon...


    Lemon-Butter Spritz Cookies

    18 reviews

    This recipe makes a lot of terrific cookies! It's great for Christmas when all the kids and grandkids visit. They...


    Light & Lemony Scampi

    17 reviews

    A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to...

    Lemon Curd-Filled Angel Food Cake

    4 reviews

    For a sunny angel food cake, we make a filling of mascarpone, cream cheese and lemon curd, and then drizzle...


    Greek-Style Lemon-Garlic Chicken

    23 reviews

    I love celebrating my Greek heritage with this super simple and scrumptious Sunday dinner idea. Prep time is...


    Six-Layer Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling

    2 reviews

    I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...


    Slow-Roasted Lemon Dill Chicken

    16 reviews

    The lemon and dill in this slow-cooked recipe give the chicken a bright, fresh taste. Pair the entree with a...


    Grilled Shrimp Scampi

    7 reviews

    When I was in second grade, my class put together a cookbook. I saw this recipe from one of my...


    Citrusy Fruit Kabobs

    Fresh, fruity—and lower in sodium and fat—this kabob recipe is a great pick! —Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York


    Lemon & Sage Roasted Chicken

    5 reviews

    Whether it’s soaking in marinade or baking in the oven, this easy-to-prepare chicken allows ample hands-free time. —Jan Valdez, Chicago,...


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    Grilled Lemon-Garlic Salmon

    2 reviews

    Many fish for salmon here on the shore of Lake Michigan, so I've developed quite a few recipes for it,...

    Mini Lemon Cheesecake Tarts

    8 reviews

    Dainty and light, these tartlets feature two of my favorites —lemon and cheesecake —in one yummy morsel. They look lovely...


    Lemony Shrimp & Tomatoes

    3 reviews

    I created this recipe for my family because they love grilled shrimp. I love it because it's quick, delicious and...


    Lemon & Thyme Roasted Chicken

    1 review

    I love lemon and thyme together so I decided to roast a chicken with that combo. The seasoning is simple,...


    Citrus Gingerbread Cookies

    1 review

    Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...


    Lovely Lemon Cheesecake

    3 reviews

    Wait for the oohs and aahs when you present this luxurious lemon cheesecake recipe. The lemon flavor gives it a...


    Lemony Chicken Soup

    11 reviews

    While living in California, I enjoyed a delicious chicken-lemon soup at a local restaurant. When I returned to Texas, I...


    Shortbread Lemon Bars

    25 reviews

    I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. The special lemon bars...


    Lemon-Lime Mousse

    2 reviews

    For a light and refreshing dessert after any meal, try this tangy citrus treat. —Kathryn Anderson, Wallkill, New York.


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    Lemon Supreme Pie

    52 reviews

    A friend and I often visit a local restaurant for pie and coffee. When they stopped carrying our favorite lemon...

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    Bake-Sale Lemon Bars

    108 reviews

    The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. —Mildred...


    Lemon Custard Cake

    6 reviews

    This custard cake recipe comes from my grandma— it's nice to whip up when unexpected company stops in. It's a...


    Portuguese Egg Tart (Pastel de Nata)

    1 review

    For a fun and rewarding weekend baking project, try your hand at this Portuguese egg tart recipe.


    Candied Lemon Peel

    1 review

    Even the most beginner home cooks can make this easy candied lemon peel recipe. They're great to have around for...


    Lemon Drizzle Cake

    With a light texture and vibrant flavor, this lemon drizzle cake is the perfect addition to your brunch or dessert...


    Lemon Curd Cake

    This lemon curd cake features tender lemon cake layers, fresh lemon curd and a dreamy lemon cream cheese frosting. It's...