We are just winding down on citrus season, but lemons aren’t usually too expensive most of the time anyway. I really love a good lemon taste to just about anything. It’s acidity is sometimes the perfect balance in my recipes to make them taste just right. If lemon is something you really enjoy, check out these 14 Fresh Lemon Recipes along with some good tips on storing lemons for optimal freshness.
How to Store Fresh Lemons
Lemons can be stored in the fridge for up to a month and retain maximum freshness. While most people think lemons look very nice and cheery when stored on the counter, this can actually speed up the process of them drying out and losing freshness. To get more juice from your lemons, try storing them in a plastic zipper style bag in the fridge, uncut.
If you like using zest in your recipes, make sure you check out these tips on How to Freeze Fresh Lemon and Lime Zest.
14 Fresh Lemon Recipes
I would really love to try this Vegan Lemon Asparagus Pasta recipe from Minimalist Baker. It sounds like a perfect dish to make when company is coming over.
Lemon Pepper Poached Chicken is a great dinner entree that will taste like it came from a fancy restaurant, but is easy to make at home.
I would love some Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls from Crazy for Crust for breakfast!
This Cilantro Lemon Vinaigrette from The Creative Bite would jazz up any boring salad!
Food Fanatic has a super delicious sounding Lemon Smoothie on their site. This would be perfect and refreshing for a summer day.
Fudge fans will love this Creamy Lemon Fudge from Chocolate Moosey.
I will definitely be making this Skinny Honey Lemon Chicken from Gimme Some Oven.
Lemon in soup? Sure! Give this Greek Lemon Chicken Soup from A Spicy Perspective a try and tell me what you think.
I am a sucker for scones and these Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones from Sally’s Baking Addiction look fabulous.
I can’t wait to try this Creamy Lemon Skillet Chicken from Gonna Want Seconds.
Try this Lavender Lemonade recipe for a new way to enjoy an old favorite.
These Candied Meyer Lemons from She Wears Many Hats look sweet and delicious.
Homemade Lemon Curd is something great to always have on hand for recipes. Check out the recipe for it on Num’s the Word.
When summer hits I will be making these Creamy Whole Lemon Pops from Kirbie’s Cravings.
More Ways to Enjoy Lemons:
Lemon Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
DIY Lemon and Rosemary Gardener’s Scrub
Pauline Wiles says
I didn’t realize how much I love lemons until I read this collection. Thank you!