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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    Lemon & Rosemary Butter Cookies

    Cooling lemon and aromatic rosemary make these butter cookies stand out at the holidays. I use them to punch up the cookie trays for potlucks or as gifts.—Elizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba

    Lemon Chicken with Basil

    No matter when I eat it, this tangy slow-cooked chicken reminds me of summer meals with friends and family. —Deborah...


    Creamy Garlic-Lemon Chicken

    I needed an easy way to prepare my family's favorite meal, lemon chicken, and this recipe is it! My entire...


    Lemon & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Lemon and rosemary make these luscious treats a sweet surprise for a few friends. —Malorie Harris, Wildomar, California


    Lemon-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

    This tender pork is seasoned with a wonderful herb and lemon rub I created. Even my husband, who is a...

    Contest-Winning Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce

    I asked my mother-in-law for this recipe once I learned it's my husband's favorite. Now I bake it whenever he...


    Lemon Chicken and Rice

    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

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


    Lemon-Butter Spritz Cookies

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


    Light & Lemony Scampi

    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

    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

    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

    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 It was originally made with an orange filling, but...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

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


    Grilled Shrimp Scampi

    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

    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

    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

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


    Lemony Shrimp & Tomatoes

    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

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


    Citrus Gingerbread Cookies

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

    Lovely Lemon Cheesecake

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


    Lemony Chicken Soup

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


    Shortbread Lemon Bars

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


    Lemon-Lime Mousse

    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

    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

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