From vibrant breakfast recipes and savory mains to deliciously tart desserts and refreshing cocktails, here are some delicious ways to cook with lemons.
55+ Delicious Ways to Cook with Lemons
Hello, Breakfast with Lemons
Muffins are so great, aren't they? They are versatile and perfect for a busy morning breakfast. Our lemon poppy seed muffins are ready in just thirty minutes. They are healthy and a sweet beginning to your day.
Meyer lemon poppyseed bread will fill your kitchen (ahem . . house) with the most delicious aroma. This bread is gluten-free and beginner-friendly. Make the glaze to drizzle on top for a bit of a treat. Who says you can't mix breakfast with dessert?
Our Meyer lemon vanilla muffins are perfect for meal prep and are freezer friendly. They are a great plan-ahead breakfast or grab when you're out the door. Mornings can be chaotic, busy, and rushed and a healthy, nutritious breakfast is sometimes not at the top of our list. That's why you need to make our Meyer lemon vanilla muffins. They have a soft, moist texture and a bright, citrusy flavor. Try them, and you'll make breakfast your new favorite meal!
Our blueberry and lemon yogurt parfaits are the perfect addition to your Saturday brunch. They look very pretty and taste even better. They're made with honey instead of sugar, so they're the perfect blend of sweet and tang. Our blueberry and lemon yogurt parfaits are lusciously creamy.
Are you looking for a soft, cozy pancake to make on lazy weekends? We got you covered! Our blueberry pancakes with whipped lemon butter are delightful. The whipped lemon butter is made with fresh zest and icing sugar, giving your pancakes a sweet and zesty flavor.
The smell of a blueberry muffin is wonderful but add lemon to it, and we have a heavenly start to the day! Our lemon blueberry muffins have a satisfying crunchy texture and are moist inside. They're sweet and addictive!
Lemony Meals & Side Dishes
Kale pasta with lemon is a refreshing and healthy meal. It's beginner-friendly and takes only fifteen minutes to throw together. It has a great refreshing taste with an ooey-gooey texture. The best part is that it's even vegan-friendly!
We love one-pot meals, and if you're not already on the one-pot bandwagon, we're pretty sure you will be after this one. Imagine zesty lemon flavor with sweet peas, broccoli, and all tossed together with pasta, and a blend of seasonings we might say is perfect.
Spring berry salad with lemon verbena vinaigrette is a bright salad with a sweet earthy flavor. Healthy, nutritious greens pair with sweet juicy berries to make a satisfying dish. Spring berry salad with lemon verbena vinaigrette is very low in calories and packed with garden-fresh taste.
Our crispy vegan lemon potato dish is the perfect side dish. It’s made with a satisfying blend of seasonings and citrusy lemon flavor. Our crispy vegan lemon potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
Lemony wheat berries with roasted Brussel sprouts take only ten minutes to put together and feature a ton of whole grains, crunchy walnut pieces, and healthy Brussel sprouts. It's tossed in zesty lemon juice and is bite after bite of tastiness.
Roasted broccoli with Meyer lemon and garlic is a quick meal to throw together. It takes just 5 minutes to put together and is packed with delicious lemony-garlic flavor.
Fresh garden greens pair with crisp vegetables in this summer socca with lemon basil yogurt dressing. It's bright, bold, and refreshing. Zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and more are tossed together.
Our lemon parsley pesto pasta salad is sure to be a citrusy delight. It's delicious served cold or warm. It has fresh lemon juice and zest, crunchy raw almonds, yellow squash, and sundried tomatoes. This pasta salad is versatile and the perfect accompaniment to nearly any entree, but it's also effortless to put together.
It's pizza night, but you're wanting something fresh and healthy? Our cauliflower crust lemon gremolata pizza is beyond perfect! It features a soft, thin crust topped with chopped parsley, parmesan cheese, and thinly sliced lemons. Our cauliflower pizza is a gourmet vegetarian pizza that is an excellent pick for your pizza night needs.
Our lemon-garlic zucchini noodles with roasted tomatoes is a healthy noodle dishes packed with nutrition. It is tossed with savory oven-roasted tomatoes and a satisfying lemon-garlicky dressing. This zucchini noodle dish has dried oregano, garlic, toasted pine nuts, and more. It's simple to put together and citrusy-refreshing.
Welcome, summer of salads, am I right? And this chickpea salad with cucumber and lemony Tahini dressing is absolutely perfect. It takes only ten minutes to make and comprises protein-packed chickpeas, hydrating cucumber, fresh mint, and lemon juice.
Our lemon-asparagus linguine dish is a simple summer pasta dish that you'll love. It has a bold lemony punch with fresh basil infused in every bite. It takes less than 20 minutes to toss together and has a fantastic taste.
Roasted broccoli and lemon salad is an irresistible bright salad. It's made up of broccoli, leeks, lemons, whole wheat pasta, and tossed with homemade almond parmesan cheese. This delightful lemon salad has a great summer taste and is filled with healthy ingredients.
Green beans with lemon parmesan panko is made with long, tender roasted green beans tossed with fresh lemon citrus juice. This green bean recipe is ready to enjoy in less than half an hour.
Our gnocchi with roasted Brussel sprouts, lemon, and pine nuts is a delicious lemon dish. It's made with healthy ingredients and is protein-packed. In addition, it's simple to toss together and perfect as a side or a refreshing entree.
This lemon asparagus risotto is a refreshing comfort food dish. It's simple to make and delivers a beautiful, diverse flavor!
Angel hair pasta is delicate, thin and light. It pairs with pecans, garlic, and a splash of lemon to make this lemony-delicious meal. This lemon-infused dish is healthy and packed with tastiness.
Our roasted cauliflower with lemon, garlic, and herbs is a low-carb dish made with simple ingredients. It is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free. It's a great side dish or light, refreshing entree. Our roasted cauliflower with lemon, garlic, and herbs is simple and fantastic.
Though this dish looks warm and cozy, prompting thoughts of fall and winter, it's actually quite light, citrusy, and bright. Hello, summer! Mushroom lemon and lentil salad is a super healthy salad. Both vegan and gluten-free, this salad comprises staple pantry ingredients that you likely already have.
Lemon dill potato salad is a healthy dish bursting with dynamic flavors from fresh herbs and lemon. It's the perfect, refreshing dish for a summer day, and it's mayo-free, so you can enjoy it guilt-free. It's quick to prepare and makes a fantastic potluck dish. Lemon dill potato salad is light rather than the traditional thick and creamy potato salad, and it's vegan.
Our lemon thyme and garlic marinated olives are a satisfying appetizer/snack. They marinate for hours, letting all the delicious juices soak in and making these olives extraordinary.
Chermoula baked mushrooms are a texture-diverse, meaty dish. In addition, it's entirely vegan! This mushroom dish is topped with citrusy lemon cream. It's ready in an hour to eat and presents itself like a gourmet meal that even picky meat-eaters will adore.
If you're looking for a new terrific-tasting summer salad, then our zucchini and lemon quinoa pilaf is perfect for you. It's delicious, both hot and cold. The dish has a zesty tang, thanks to the lemon. Zucchini and lemon quinoa pilaf is a refreshing salad that is hearty and healthy.
This lemon spaghetti is light, citrusy, and infused with fresh garden herbs. It's vegetarian and can easily be made vegan-friendly by leaving off the parmesan cheese. Our lemon spaghetti even has baby spinach, making it super healthy!
Lemon-flavored rice with vegetables is a simple and effortless meal. It is light, citrusy, and delicious!
Lemon and asparagus orzo salad makes the perfect side dish or delightful light summer dinner. It is made with orzo, asparagus, lemon zest, and a few other simple ingredients. This dish is very low in calories and packed with flavor.
Our lemony garlic broccoli bowl is fantastic when served at any temperature. Warm and cold, it's packed with broccoli and tangy garlic flavor. Lemony garlic broccoli bowl is a great dish to serve as a side or enjoy on its own.
Lemony couscous with broccoli is made with yellow onion, broccoli, and a dash of sundried tomatoes. It has 5 grams of protein and is a bright, colorful dish that looks every bit as inviting as it is satisfying. Our lemon couscous dish is low carb and high flavor.
Lemony leek and mushroom soup makes a great side dish or light entree. This Greek-inspired soup is packed with leeks, turnips, tomatoes, mushrooms, and more. It's tasty and delightful!
Lemony Drinks
Our lightly sweetened sparkling Meyer lemonade is a bright, delicious drink to serve on a summer day. It's a glass of sunshine that quenches thirst like no other. So if you're looking for a satisfying summer drink, this is the one.
Parsley-ginger lemonade is tasty and satisfying. It's abundant with flat-leaf parsley springs and freshly grated ginger. Our parsley-ginger lemonade has a bursting tangy taste that is addictive and satisfying.
If you're looking for a migraine aid or a delicious cup of tea, this recipe will give you exactly that. It's simple and tastes great.
Our watermelon mint lemonade is refreshing and hydrating. It's made with fresh mint and is the perfect summer drink.
Looking for a perfect, staple lemonade recipe for the summer? Our lemonade recipe is like sunshine in a cup. It's full of summer flavor and perfect for all occasions. Whether you need a perfect lemonade for a potluck, barbecue, or party, our lemonade recipe is it.
A lemon drop cocktail is a great drink (for adults over the age of 21) for the summer season. It's light, citrusy, and garnished perfectly with basil and cucumber slices. Our lemon drop cocktail is tangy, citrusy, and heavenly.
Our lemon-lime float is festive and delicious. It can be served as an elegant drink with alcohol or to even the pickiest children. A lemon-lime float is satisfying and tasty. It's thick and has a great creamy texture.
Our copycat Red Robin strawberry lemonade is a terrific summer fruity drink. It's bursting with tangy-sweet strawberry lemon flavor and is sure to be a great thirst quencher. It is easy to make and tastes fantastic!
Refreshing green lemonade is made with cucumber, lettuce leaves, and lemon juice. It's bursting with nutrition and tastes fantastic. Our refreshing green lemonade is healthy and makes a great summer drink.
Though this is not a lemony drink, it is a lemony liquid that you should try! Our olive oil lemon marinade is perfect for grilling vegetables this summer. It’s simple to make and delivers huge taste!
Our apple, celery, lemon, aloe, and cucumber juice is refreshing, juicy, and delicious. It's packed with nutrition and tastes terrific.
Lemony-Delicious Desserts
Glazed lemon donuts are a citrusy-delicious dessert. They're made with only five ingredients and topped with satisfying lemon zest. Our glazed lemon donuts are a great lemony dessert and are light and tasty.
Our vegan lemon cake is exactly that if you're looking for a plant-based lemony-delicious dessert. It's plant-based and features a crunchy exterior and fluffy, moist interior. Vegan lemon cake is packed with poppy seeds and a bright lemon taste. It's simple to make and perfect to serve at any time of the day.
Vegan lemon tart is a great summer dessert. It features a heavenly, creamy lemon filling hugged with a crumbly homemade pie crust. Our vegan lemon tart is gluten-free and has a sweet-tart taste.
Our lemon sugar cookies are moist, sweet, tart, and tangy all in one. They're simple to make and taste amazing. They're sunshine in cookie form and a hit every time they're served.
Vegan lemon bars are a heavenly dessert. It's an excellent shortbread topped with thick coconut cream lemon curd. In addition, the recipe is simple, beginner-friendly, and delicious.
Our vegan coconut lemon baked doughnuts are a bright lemony delight. Both the batter and glaze are infused with lemon and lemon zest, the flavor is balanced out great with a generous topping of flaked coconut. These baked doughnuts only take ten minutes to prepare and are sure to brighten everyone's plate.
There isn't ever a bad time for lemon pie! It's like summer wrapped up in a delicious crust. Our lemon pie with meringue has a diverse texture. It starts with the crumbly crust, the thick lemon filling, and ends with the cool lemon meringue. If you like to get adventurous, swap the meringue for a cool whip or a scoop of ice cream! Basically, this lemon pie with meringue is the best. It's a delightful dessert for all occasions (or, you know.. For yourself).
No-churn ice cream is the best. It's simple, uses everyday ingredients, and ends up being a delicious, thick, luscious ice cream. It takes little effort and has a bright lemony flavor.
Our blueberry lemon crumble bars are a simple, bite-sized dessert. They have a great texture and taste.
Our spelt, zucchini, and lemon cake are great ways to get more vegetables. It's packed with healthy ingredients, all wrapped up in a moist, fluffy, dairy-free cake. In addition, it's a beginner-friendly recipe that takes little effort to perfect.
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