5 tasty recipes that make lemons the star
What's the story
Lemons are one of those versatile fruits that can elevate almost every dish.
Their tanginess, refreshing smell is what makes them a favorite in multiple cuisines.
Whether you want to make your meals zesty or want to try something new, lemons can come to the rescue.
Here are five lemon recipes that you'd wish you had discovered earlier. Each one is a unique way to enjoy this citrus delight!
Sweet treat
Lemon drizzle cake delight
A classic dessert, lemon drizzle cake, combines tartness of lemons and sweetness of sugar.
Moist and fluffy, the sugary lemon glaze is poured over the cake when warm. This allows the glaze to seep into the cake and creates an irresistible texture and flavor combination.
Perfect for afternoon tea or after-dinner treat, this recipe will soon become your baking staple.
Cool dessert
Refreshing lemon sorbet
Lemon sorbet is the perfect dessert for scorching hot days when you crave something cool and refreshing.
Prepared with fresh lemon juice, water, and sugar, the frozen dessert is extremely easy to make and fulfilling.
The tangy flavor of the sorbet offers a palate-cleansing effect that makes it a perfect dessert after heavy meals.
Since it only requires three ingredients, it can be easily prepared at home without any hassle.
Savory dish
Zesty lemon pasta
If you're a pasta lover but feel tired of classic tomato-based sauces, opt for lemon pasta.
All it takes is tossing cooked pasta noodles of your choice in some olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, and you've got yourself a light yet flavorful dish.
It's quick enough for weeknight dinners but fancy enough for hosting guests.
Refreshing drink
Homemade lemonade bliss
Nothing beats homemade lemonade on warm days when thirst-quenching beverages are a must.
Just mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with water (still or sparkling), and some sugar until you achieve the desired sweetness level.
Then serve chilled over ice cubes, garnished by mint leaves if you like - voila! A deliciously refreshing drink ready in minutes.
Salad dressing
Tangy lemon vinaigrette
Elevate those boring salads by making this homemade vinaigrette with lemons as a star ingredient.
Whisk together olive oil with Dijon mustard and honey, add freshly squeezed juice of one large-sized fruit and season with salt and pepper to taste - toss onto greens such as arugula, spinach, kale, etc. ensuring every leaf gets coated evenly, and voila!
You've got a vibrant tasting salad dressing bursting with citrusy goodness!