25+ Amazingly Yummy Sweet & Savory Lemon Recipes
Make some of the best lemon recipes with the fresh citrus taste of lemons with this collection of sweet & savory lemon recipes.
As soon as the weather has the slightest hint of turning warmer, I start to think about adding lemons into my home.
I love everything about them – their happy sunny color and their bright and citrusy smell.
Often, I like to buy a bagful and pile them high in a pretty bowl to set on my coffee table or kitchen counter.
And, then, they are at the ready to use for some yummy sweet or savory lemon recipes.
I thought it would be fun to put together a collection of beautiful lemon recipes perfect for any occasion.
You’ll find a variety of yummy options here – from the best lemon bars and cake to the fresh lemon recipe dinner ideas.
Some of the Best! – Sweet & Savory Lemon Recipes
Best Ever Lemon Bars Recipe
This recipe of my Grandma's best ever lemon bars are just the right balance of tart and sweet. A crisp shortbread crust paired with a luscious lemon filling makes these the best lemon squares ever - perfect for a baby shower, bake sales, special occassion, or just the perfect treat with a cup of tea.
Classic Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
Billowy lofts of meringue piled on a lusciously smooth sweet-tart lemon pie filling makes this delectable lemon meringue pie a never fail classic favorite.
Cranberry Lemon Bars Recipe
These delicious tangy citrus and sweet cranberry lemon bars are studded with dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. Similar to lemon brownies, they are a new flavor twist people go crazy for!
Lemon Bundt Cake
This Lemon Bundt Cake will make it feel like there’s summer in every bite. With the perfectly light taste of lemon and no overbearing flavor, this dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Lemon Chess Pie
Lemon Chess Pie is an easy and delicious southern dessert you won’t soon forget. The filling is similar to lemon custard, while the crust is flaky and baked to perfection. This simple lemon pie is ideal for all occasions!
Lemon Pepper Wings + Butter Sauce
Crispy, tangy, juicy lemon pepper wings the way I learned to make them in Atlanta. The wings are fried with a zesty lemon pepper seasoned flour and tossed in lemon pepper butter sauce, made with fresh lemon juice and zest. A perfect game day appetizer or game night snack!
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe | Chisel & Fork
This lemon garlic butter shrimp recipe is an easy, light and healthy dinner cooked in one pan that can be ready to eat in under 15 minutes.
Super Moist & Fluffy Vegan Lemon Loaf (Gluten Free!)
This is the ultimate vegan lemon loaf cake recipe! Super moist and tender, secretly gluten free with just oat flour, and topped with a lemon drizzle, this lemon loaf tastes even better than Starbucks!
Easy Lemon Curd - With Whole Eggs (No wasted egg whites!)
This Easy Lemon Curd is creamy, dreamy, tart and sweet. It uses whole eggs (so no wasted egg whites!) and you can throw it together in around 20 minutes. Now that’s my kind of breakfast/dessert/snack treat.
Lemon Blueberry Cake
This Lemon Blueberry Cake is bursting with bright lemon flavors and fresh juicy berries. This soft and moist layered lemon cake recipe is topped with the best creamy and luscious whipped mascarpone frosting.
Vegan Lemon Drizzle Cake
This lemon drizzle cake is so fluffy, zingy and delicious! Drizzled with lemon icing and topped sugar paper flowers it makes a fantastic Easter cake!
The Best Lemon Pepper Chicken is Pan Fried, Quick, & Easy!
Lemon Pepper Chicken is tender and tasty with citrus and pepper flavor. This simple but delicious chicken dish is pan fried, quick, & easy!
Poppy seed, lemon and tarragon dessert
Beautiful mini lemon cakes with poppy seeds and tarragon have a bright, fresh flavor and will impress anyone!
Starbucks Lemon Loaf Cake
Rich pound cake bursting with lemon flavor. Your favorite coffee house treat, easily made at home!
Soft And Chewy Lemon Cookies
These sweet and easy soft lemon cookies are the perfect little cookie for a delicious treat. Full of fresh lemon zest, these are bright, yummy cookies you’ll want to make again and again!
Meyer Lemon, Orange & Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
This not-too-sweet Meyer Lemon, Orange & Rosemary Olive Oil Cake is a dreamy ode to citrus season. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach and Artichoke
This creamy one-pot pasta is made with whole-milk ricotta, parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, lemon zest, and toasted garlic! The best part: this quick and easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes making it the perfect weeknight dinner!
Summer Squash and Lemon Quinoa | A Taste of Madness
Easy Summer Squash and Lemon Quinoa recipe. A quick and simple light dinner idea, it also works well as a gluten free side dish.
LEMON POMEGRANATE CAKE by Pastry Wishes
This moist, colorful Lemon Pomegranate Cake is EASY, delicious and oh, so pretty – perfect for entertaining or a gift! It is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Lemon Macarons
Lemon Macarons are perfectly light, tart and sweet. Combining a delectable array of flavors in a two bite masterpiece!
Instant Pot Lemon Rice
Flavorful, tangy and crunchy Lemon Rice from South India, made as a one-pot dish in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Aromatic Basmati Rice flavored with lemon juice, mustard seeds, ginger and topped with roasted peanuts.
Lemon custard ice cream
This lemon custard ice cream recipe is a lemony twist on a classic custard-based ice cream.
Easy Lemon Pound Cake with Glaze
This lemon pound cake is easy, moist, and full of fresh lemon flavor! It's glazed with lemon icing & flavored with lemon juice & lemon peel!
Lemon Raspberry Layer Cake
Sweet lemon cake layers with a tart raspberry filling and covered in a smooth whipped cream cheese frosting. The perfect summer cake recipe.
Fluffy strawberry and lemon sheet cake
Quick and easy fluffy lemon and strawberry sheet cake. Takes only a few minutes to make, is super light and delicious, plus only 66 calories per portion!
Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower Pasta with Parmesan, Lemon and Garlic
This easy pasta recipe is deceptively simple … just a few ingredients that add up to surprisingly big, big flavors!
Lemon Caper Fish Tacos with Blistered Tomatoes and Avocado
These Lemon Caper Fish Tacos are made exquisite with the combination of warm blistered tomatoes, lemon zest, and capers.
Easy Lemon Ricotta Cake | Vanilla Bean Cuisine dessert recipes
his version of Lemon Ricotta Cake features fresh lemon juice, ricotta cheese, almond flour, and olive oil. Super moist, lemony, and delicious!
Tangy Lemon Miso Chicken Noodle Bowl
Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less AND promote a healthy gut with this deliciously tangy Lemon Miso Chicken Noodle Bowl.
Baked Lemon Blueberry Donuts with Lemon Glaze
Can’t you almost taste these gorgeous glazed lemon blueberry donuts through the screen?! They are my favorite baked donut recipe because they are the perfect combination of sweet blueberry and tangy lemon!
When is the best time to buy lemons?
Thankfully, American grown lemons are available all year round. However, according to this article by the Food Network, California and Florida lemons have their peak season in the Winter months and the Meyer Lemon’s seaon is November – April with its peak season in early Spring.
Can I freeze lemons?
Actually, you can! Frozen lemons make grating or shredding the lemon peel easier. You can freeze whole lemons in a freezer bag – eliminating as much air as possible. You can also freeze lemon slices by placing on a parchment lined cookie sheet and freezing until solid. Then place in a freezer bag or airtight container. They are handy to use for drinks or garnishes.
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Comfort Food Dinner Ideas Just for You!
I co-wrote a comfort food recipe e-book set with my friend Shirley from Intelligent Domestications. You’ll find 30 Comfort Food Dinner ideas plus a bonus 10 Sweet & Treats recipes.
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This is a wonderful collection of lemon recipes! Can’t wait to try them!!