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Lemons & Meyer Lemons

Bright in color and flavor, lemons add light and spark to winter meals and set off the clean, fresh veggies of spring. Lemons are harvested and widely available year-round, so many people don't realize they have a season. They are cheapest and juiciest in season, from December to May.

All About Lemons

Lemons add acid - which can heighten other flavors - and a bright, tangy flavor to foods. Lemons are full of vitamin C, folate, fiber, and potassium. See how to choose the best lemons and how to use them below.

All About Meyer Lemons

Meyer lemons - those lemon-orange combos that are the darlings of the culinary world - are sweet enough to eat. Find out how to make the most of Meyer lemons' aromatic, floral, sweet nature here.

10 Ways to Use Lemons Around the House

Lemons add their own bright, cheery aroma and a kick of acid that heightens other flavors when used in cooking. Their cleansing scent and light acid have plenty of uses beyond cooking. Below are some great ways to use lemons around the house for all-natural, toxin-free cleaning, odoer-removing, and decoration.

Egg Lemon Soup

This classic Greek soup is simple, easy, and amazingly flavorful.

Fennel Salad With Meyer Lemon

Make this brightly flavored fennel salad with Meyer lemon to add a burst of sunshine to any winter meal.

How to Make Preserved Lemons

See how easy it is to make salted preserved lemons with this simple step-by-step guide. Use them in salads, with roast chicken, or in stews.

How to Section Lemons

See how to cut beautiful pith-free sections of lemons for salads (Meyer lemons are particularly delicious as sections in bitter green salads).

Kiwi & Tangerine Salad With Lemon Syrup

Simple slices of tangerines and kiwis dressed with a lightly sweet lemon syrup and lemon juice are an easy, refreshing winter and early spring dessert.

Lemon Garlic Salad Dressing

Try this simple, flavorful salad dressing and you may never buy bottled again.

Lemon Infused Olive Oil

See how easy it is to make your own Lemon Infused Olive Oil with this simple recipe.

Lemon Sugar

Flavor sugar with lemon zest and add a lemon kick to all kinds of dishes.

Meyer Lemon Marmalade

Unlike most marmalades, this one uses the whole fruit, sparing the cook lots of peeling time and creating a maramalade that looks rich and creamy, almost like lemon curd.

Meyer Lemons

Meyer lemons are a bit sweeter than regular lemons, with a discernible orange-y flavor. Find great ways to use Meyer lemons below.

Parsley & Preserved Lemon Salad

Flat-leaf (Italian) parsley and preserved lemons make an easy, bright, nutritious winter salad.

Spicy Lemon Chutney

Sweet and spicy lemon chutney preserves the bright flavor of winter lemons for use all year long. Spoon it on roast meats or serve with a mild cheese on crackers for an easy appetizer.

Spicy Lemon Pickle

These easy refrigerator pickles (no hot-water processing needed) add a splash of color and intense flavor to meals.

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