Most of us are probably well-versed in how citrus can elevate a dish. From an orange chicken stir-fry to a simple squeeze of lime on a beef street taco, a little can go a long way in transforming a ...

Lisa K. Barclay of Charleston passed along the recipe for preserved lemons from Jeff Smith's "The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors" cookbook. "I have made this several times. The lemons keep ...

Lemons are flavor powerhouses. Their bright and acidic juice can enliven all kinds of dishes. The zest can deliver a concentrated punch of citrus, as well as a delicate, almost floral scent. Preserved ...

There are over 30 types of lemons in the citrus universe, but you'll probably only find a handful in your local market. Generally, lemons are categorized as "true" lemons—citrus fruits believed to ...

Most of us add lemons to our shopping carts with plans to squeeze out their sour inner juices or to cut them up and use their slices as a brightening garnish. However we choose to use this essential ...

Use a peeler, knife, or grater to zest a lemon in a pinch. Lots of recipes call for the zest of a lemon. In fact, lemon zest may even be a more common ingredient than lemon juice, although one of our ...