Lemon zest : Our Recipe Ideas

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In the past, in our grandmothers’ kitchens, it wasn’t uncommon to see a few dried lemon peels sitting on the corner of the stove. They gave off a delicate, refreshing scent that filled the whole house. Even today, lemon zest remains an essential ingredient for adding a touch of liveliness and elegance to culinary creations.

Rich in essential oils, the zest concentrates all the fruit’s aromatic intensity, far more so than the juice itself. It’s found in desserts, beverages, and certain savory dishes to balance or enhance flavors. But be careful not to confuse the zest (the colored, fragrant part) with the pith (the white, bitter membrane located just underneath).

To fully enjoy its natural fragrance, it’s best to zest organic, untreated lemons, since the peel is the part most exposed to pesticides.

Want to learn more? Read our article #, and you’ll discover useful and fascinating information about the history, seasonality, culinary uses, and health benefits of this ingredient!

Harvest Period

Italy

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My Homemade Panettone

That's it—I've finally bought a stand mixer! Here's my first creation: a recipe for homemade panettone. What is Panettone? If you’re not familiar with Panettone, it’s a traditional ...

Israel

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Oriental-style chicken meatballs with sumac sauce

To create this recipe for Middle Eastern-style chicken meatballs with sumac sauce, I drew heavily on the magnificent and challenging book . Are these meatballs difficult to make? Don’t be ...

Portugal

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the traditional Sericaia from Portugal

Here is the recipe for traditional Portuguese Sericaia, which I learned to make during a cooking class in Lisbon.Sericaia is a very old Portuguese dessert, typical of the Alentejo region of ...

Brittany

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Sweet Crepes with Lemon and Orange Blossom

Here’s my recipe for easy-to-make sweet crepes, flavored with lemon and orange blossom water. With this recipe, you’ll end up with a fluffy, perfectly fragrant crepe batter. You’ll see—the lemon zest ...

Provence

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My Grandmother's Earrings

Here is the traditional recipe for oreillettes, those delicious figure-eight-shaped cookies that Marie-Louise, our Provençal grandmother, used to make for us when we were little. The oreillette is a ...

Provence

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My Grandmother's Wonders

Here is the authentic recipe for Merveilles from my grandmother Marie-Louise. These delicious, large, thin, light, and crispy fritters, dusted with powdered sugar, have left me with unforgettable ...

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Easy Yogurt Cake

Here’s my mom’s recipe for an easy yogurt cake. It’s a family favorite, and I think it was actually the first recipe I ever made as a kid! It’s very simple to make because there’s no need to weigh ...