It's a simple and effective way to preserve this favorite citrus.

Choose your gear. A serrated knife, like a bread knife, is ideal. The small teeth on this kitchen staple act like a mini-grater, effortlessly scraping off the outer skin layer. A chef's knife or ...

If you've ever been cooking and been confused at the terms "lemon zest," "lemon rind," or "lemon peel," you aren't alone. These terms all sound similar and are used in comparable recipes, but they ...

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Lemon bars, citrusy cocktails, lemonade, and the like may seem out of place during the winter months. But with the sun setting by 4:30 p.m. or so every day, I personally need a bit of edible sunshine, ...

If you’re out of lemons, try using an equal amount of either orange or lime zest for your recipe. (Find more recipes using citrus fruit.) Orange and lemons will give you the same texture and look of ...

In desserts, lemon zest adds a refreshing twist that balances sweetness with tartness. It's perfect for fruit tarts or cakes where it complements other ingredients without overwhelming them. For an ...

Ever flipped through a recipe that calls for lemon zest (or any citrus fruit zest, for that matter), only to realize you're missing that one specific tool? Whoever convinced us we needed a citrus ...