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.
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.
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.
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.
This classic Greek soup is simple, easy, and amazingly flavorful.
Make this brightly flavored fennel salad with Meyer lemon to add a burst of sunshine to any winter meal.
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.
See how to cut beautiful pith-free sections of lemons for salads (Meyer lemons are particularly delicious as sections in bitter green salads).
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.
Try this simple, flavorful salad dressing and you may never buy bottled again.
See how easy it is to make your own Lemon Infused Olive Oil with this simple recipe.
Flavor sugar with lemon zest and add a lemon kick to all kinds of dishes.
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 are a bit sweeter than regular lemons, with a discernible orange-y flavor. Find great ways to use Meyer lemons below.
Flat-leaf (Italian) parsley and preserved lemons make an easy, bright, nutritious winter salad.
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.
These easy refrigerator pickles (no hot-water processing needed) add a splash of color and intense flavor to meals.
