Lemon doesn’t have to play the background role in every dish. These 17 recipes rely on real lemons to punch through blandness and bring the kind of flavor you can actually taste without guessing.

"This Greek lemon chicken dish with garlic and herb roast potatoes is a classic recipe and easy to cook in one roasting pan.

Preserved lemon blends into a garlicky, spiced butter that roasts into the chicken, adding a bright, savory depth that’s both familiar and a little unexpected.

When life gives you lemons, you make lemon bars of course! Or I guess you can make lemonade if you want, too. In this video, ...

Lemon adds an amazing burst of flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. This collection of lemon recipes is perfect for spring ...

Every morning I join a group of friends for coffee and conversation at a cafe in my neighborhood. We call ourselves the “coffee klatch.” This time of year, one of the key klatchers, Michael Soriano, ...

Crisp, buttery shortbread, tangy lemon custard and a dusting of powdered sugar — a classic lemon bar is an irresistible burst of lemony sunshine. There are numerous recipes for the timeless dessert, ...

Andee Gosnell is a San Francisco born, Birmingham-based food photographer, writer, and recipe developer with five years experience who loves cooking and sharing her love of food through photographs. A ...

Lisa K. Barclay of Charleston passed along the recipe for preserved lemons from Jeff Smith's "The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors" cookbook. "I have made this several times. The lemons keep ...

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