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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.

Arugula Salad With Broiled Lemon

Sugared broiled lemons add sweet and tart to sharp arugula for a refreshing, addictive winter salad.

Candied Lemon Peel

See how easy it is to make homemade candied lemon peel.

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.

Greens With Preserved Lemon

Saute some greens and throw in some preserved lemon and you have an ultra-healthy, delicious winter side dish of Greens With Preserved Lemon.

Homemade Lemon Rosemary Soda

Did you know you can make your own soda? This Homemade Lemon Rosemary Soda is an excellent example of the amazing flavor you can get by making your own soda treats.

Honey Lemon Ginger Tea

Feeling cold? Stuffy? Sore throat? Honey Lemon Ginger Tea will cure what ails you.

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 Bars

Easy lemon bars with tons of lemon kick.

Lemon Drop Champagne Cocktails

Lemon Drop Champagne Cocktails are just a bit sweet and lemony – and a great way to dress up less-than-stellar sparkling wine.

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.

Lemon Rosemary Simple Syrup

Turn sugar, lemon, and rosemary leaves into a lovely, delicious, perfectly drizzle-able Lemon Rosemary Simple Syrup.

Lemon Simple Syrup

Turn sugar and lemon leaves into a lovely, delicious, perfectly drizzle-able Lemon Simple Syrup.

Lemony Lentil Salad

This Lemony Lentil Salad is super easy, super tasty, and super healthful.

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.

Sliced Winter Citrus Salad

This Sliced Winter Citrus Salad highlights oranges and Meyer lemons for an easy, delicious, refreshing dessert.

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.

Braised Artichokes with Lemon and Garlic

This recipe for braised artichokes in a broth of lemon and garlic works whether you want to trim the artichokes so people can eat them with a knife and fork or have everyone pull off their own leaves.

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