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Lemon is at once pervasive and underappreciated. It appears as a garnish on countless plates, its juice flavors countless dishes. Always a bridesmaid, lemon seems destined to play a supporting role, albeit an important one. But we think it's time for lemon to take its place at the altar and prove that its bright, tart flavor can star in any dish. From creamy risotto to zesty potato salad to sweet desserts, we've rounded up our favorite lemon recipes. (Joseph De Leo/)Image may be NSFW.
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Simmering orzo slowly with butter, shallots, and chicken stock and enriched it with cream yields a silky, risotto-like texture. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/creamy-orzo-risotto-with-meyer-lemon-and-wild-mushrooms/">Creamy Orzo Risotto with Meyer Lemon and Wild Mushrooms</a> (Helen Rosner/)Image may be NSFW.
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Simple roasted baby potatoes with whole garlic cloves are the perfect foil for a zesty lemon and olive oil emulsion. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/roasted-potatoes-with-lemon-olive-oil/">Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Olive Oil</a> (Ingalls Photography/)Image may be NSFW.
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Cook your pasta in fragrant lemon water. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/lemon-infused-spaghetti-recipe/">Lemon-Infused Spaghetti with Oil and Provolone</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)Image may be NSFW.
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The bitter bite of broccoli rabe is tempered by creamy cannellini beans and brightened by salty preserved lemon. A quick and pretty 1-pan side dish, this is easy to scale up for a crowd; unlike softer, more watery greens, rabe retains plenty of volume after cooking. Look for greens with healthy-looking stems and dark green florets. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/broccoli-rabe-white-beans-preserved-lemon-recipe/">Broccoli Rabe with White Beans and Preserved Lemon</a> (Rachel Dolfi/)Image may be NSFW.
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Brooklyn-based pastry chef Ayako Kurokawa collects leftover dough from the butter crust of this creamy lemon custard pastry to make decorative cookies to adorn the outside. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-custard-tart/">Lemon Custard Tart</a> (Joseph De Leo/)Image may be NSFW.
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Creamy and bright-tasting, this crudité dip also makes a great simple salad dressing. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-parmesan-dip/">Lemon Parmesan Dip</a> (Helen Rosner/)Image may be NSFW.
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There is something about a souffle—a magical blending of eggs, air, and acid—that turns any meal into an unforgettable event. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Lemon-Souffle/">Lemon Soufflé</a> (Todd Coleman/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Egyptians love tart flavors like the bracing, floral herb sumac, which is rubbed all over this juicy chicken. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/sumac-roast-chicken-lemon-and-garlic-recipe/">Sumac Roast Chicken with Lemon and Garlic</a>]()
Egyptians love tart flavors like the bracing, floral herb sumac, which is rubbed all over this juicy chicken. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/sumac-roast-chicken-lemon-and-garlic-recipe/">Sumac Roast Chicken with Lemon and Garlic</a> (Helen Cathcart/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Like a frozen lemonade, this refreshing dessert is achieved with little more than lemon juice, sugar, and time. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/lemon-granita-italian-ice-recipe/">Lemon Granita</a>]()
Like a frozen lemonade, this refreshing dessert is achieved with little more than lemon juice, sugar, and time. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/lemon-granita-italian-ice-recipe/">Lemon Granita</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Lemon extract, juice, and zest permeate a rich and moist loaf to create what really is is the best damn lemon cake we've ever had. <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/The-Best-Damn-Meyer-Lemon-Cake/">The Best Damn Meyer Lemon Cake</a>]()
Lemon extract, juice, and zest permeate a rich and moist loaf to create what really is is the best damn lemon cake we've ever had. <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/The-Best-Damn-Meyer-Lemon-Cake/">The Best Damn Meyer Lemon Cake</a> (André Baranowski/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![These grilled lamb chops are simply grilled with nothing more than olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemon-Thyme-Lamb-Chops-Lagneau-grille-au-thym/">Lemon-Thyme Lamb Chops (L'agneau grillé au thym)</a>]()
These grilled lamb chops are simply grilled with nothing more than olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemon-Thyme-Lamb-Chops-Lagneau-grille-au-thym/">Lemon-Thyme Lamb Chops (L'agneau grillé au thym)</a> (Todd Coleman/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Complement this dish's intense lemon flavors with a hefeweizen served with a lemon wedge. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemon-Risotto/">Lemon Risotto (Risotto al Limone)</a>]()
Complement this dish's intense lemon flavors with a hefeweizen served with a lemon wedge. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemon-Risotto/">Lemon Risotto (Risotto al Limone)</a> (Ben Fink/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![This rich, silky mousse brightened with tangy lemons makes an elegant end to a meal. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Corsican-Lemon-Mousse/">Corsican Lemon Mousse</a>]()
This rich, silky mousse brightened with tangy lemons makes an elegant end to a meal. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Corsican-Lemon-Mousse/">Corsican Lemon Mousse</a> (Todd Coleman/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Rosemary-infused honey gives this dish a sweet and aromatic flavor. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Salmon-Glazed-with-Rosemary--and-Lemon-Infused-Honey/">Salmon Glazed with Rosemary- and Lemon-Infused Honey</a>]()
Rosemary-infused honey gives this dish a sweet and aromatic flavor. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Salmon-Glazed-with-Rosemary--and-Lemon-Infused-Honey/">Salmon Glazed with Rosemary- and Lemon-Infused Honey</a> (Maxime Iattoni/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![In this take on a traditional Sephardic Jewish dish, culupidia frita con limón, cauliflower are coated in a flour and egg batter, fried, and then bathed in lemon juice. As a side or a snack, it's crunchy, tender, and brimming with fresh, tangy flavor. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemony-Fried-Cauliflower/">Lemony Fried Cauliflower</a>]()
In this take on a traditional Sephardic Jewish dish, culupidia frita con limón, cauliflower are coated in a flour and egg batter, fried, and then bathed in lemon juice. As a side or a snack, it's crunchy, tender, and brimming with fresh, tangy flavor. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemony-Fried-Cauliflower/">Lemony Fried Cauliflower</a> (Yossy Arefi/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Roast chicken is a classic dish all over the world. In this beautiful version from Spain, the bird is rubbed with musky, floral saffron and stuffed with lemons and fresh rosemary before being popped in the oven. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Roast-Chicken-with-Saffron-and-Lemons/">Roast Chicken with Saffron and Lemon</a>]()
Roast chicken is a classic dish all over the world. In this beautiful version from Spain, the bird is rubbed with musky, floral saffron and stuffed with lemons and fresh rosemary before being popped in the oven. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Roast-Chicken-with-Saffron-and-Lemons/">Roast Chicken with Saffron and Lemon</a> (Andre Baranowski/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Peppery arugula and zesty red onion are an ideal garnish for this flavorful, light, lemon-pepper tuna salad. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-pepper-tuna-sandwich">Lemon-Pepper Tuna Sandwich</a>]()
Peppery arugula and zesty red onion are an ideal garnish for this flavorful, light, lemon-pepper tuna salad. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-pepper-tuna-sandwich">Lemon-Pepper Tuna Sandwich</a> (André Baranowski/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Quinoa, which is botanically a seed and not a grain, is widely accepted as a Passover-friendly starch. In this recipe from cookbook author Leah Koenig, it gets dressed up for the seder table with a mix of sweet sautéed shallots, lemon, and parsley. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/herbed-lemon-quinoa">Herbed Lemon Quinoa</a>]()
Quinoa, which is botanically a seed and not a grain, is widely accepted as a Passover-friendly starch. In this recipe from cookbook author Leah Koenig, it gets dressed up for the seder table with a mix of sweet sautéed shallots, lemon, and parsley. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/herbed-lemon-quinoa">Herbed Lemon Quinoa</a> (Cory Baldwin/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Homemade lemon mayonnaise adds zesty flavor to these tender, coarsely mashed potatoes. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-mayonnaise-smashed-potato-salad/">Lemon Mayonnaise Smashed Potato Salad</a>]()
Homemade lemon mayonnaise adds zesty flavor to these tender, coarsely mashed potatoes. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-mayonnaise-smashed-potato-salad/">Lemon Mayonnaise Smashed Potato Salad</a> (Gemma and Andrew Ingalls/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Avgolemono, a simple Mediterranean soup of eggs, lemons, and chicken broth, is the Mediterranean equivalent of chicken noodle soup. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Avgolemono/">Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)</a>]()
Avgolemono, a simple Mediterranean soup of eggs, lemons, and chicken broth, is the Mediterranean equivalent of chicken noodle soup. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Avgolemono/">Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)</a> (Todd Coleman/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Lemon bars are a light, brightly-flavored dessert, best served with a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemon-Bars/">Lemon Bars</a>]()
Lemon bars are a light, brightly-flavored dessert, best served with a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemon-Bars/">Lemon Bars</a> (Noah Fecks/)Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![A quintessential muffin recipe combines the nutty flavor of poppy seeds with a generous hit of fresh lemon zest. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Lemon-Poppy-Seed-Muffin/">Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins »</a>]()
A quintessential muffin recipe combines the nutty flavor of poppy seeds with a generous hit of fresh lemon zest. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Lemon-Poppy-Seed-Muffin/">Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins »</a> (Maxime Iattoni/)Image may be NSFW.
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Lemon is at once pervasive and underappreciated. It appears as a garnish on countless plates, its juice flavors countless dishes. Always a bridesmaid, lemon seems destined to play a supporting role, albeit an important one. But we think it's time for lemon to take its place at the altar and prove that its bright, tart flavor can star in any dish. From creamy risotto to zesty potato salad to sweet desserts, we've rounded up our favorite lemon recipes. (Joseph De Leo/)Image may be NSFW.
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Simmering orzo slowly with butter, shallots, and chicken stock and enriched it with cream yields a silky, risotto-like texture. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/creamy-orzo-risotto-with-meyer-lemon-and-wild-mushrooms/">Creamy Orzo Risotto with Meyer Lemon and Wild Mushrooms</a> (Helen Rosner/)Image may be NSFW.
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Simple roasted baby potatoes with whole garlic cloves are the perfect foil for a zesty lemon and olive oil emulsion. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/roasted-potatoes-with-lemon-olive-oil/">Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Olive Oil</a> (Ingalls Photography/)Image may be NSFW.
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Cook your pasta in fragrant lemon water. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/lemon-infused-spaghetti-recipe/">Lemon-Infused Spaghetti with Oil and Provolone</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)Image may be NSFW.
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The bitter bite of broccoli rabe is tempered by creamy cannellini beans and brightened by salty preserved lemon. A quick and pretty 1-pan side dish, this is easy to scale up for a crowd; unlike softer, more watery greens, rabe retains plenty of volume after cooking. Look for greens with healthy-looking stems and dark green florets. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/broccoli-rabe-white-beans-preserved-lemon-recipe/">Broccoli Rabe with White Beans and Preserved Lemon</a> (Rachel Dolfi/)Image may be NSFW.
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Brooklyn-based pastry chef Ayako Kurokawa collects leftover dough from the butter crust of this creamy lemon custard pastry to make decorative cookies to adorn the outside. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-custard-tart/">Lemon Custard Tart</a> (Joseph De Leo/)Image may be NSFW.
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Creamy and bright-tasting, this crudité dip also makes a great simple salad dressing. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-parmesan-dip/">Lemon Parmesan Dip</a> (Helen Rosner/)Image may be NSFW.
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There is something about a souffle—a magical blending of eggs, air, and acid—that turns any meal into an unforgettable event. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Lemon-Souffle/">Lemon Soufflé</a> (Todd Coleman/)Image may be NSFW.
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Egyptians love tart flavors like the bracing, floral herb sumac, which is rubbed all over this juicy chicken. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/sumac-roast-chicken-lemon-and-garlic-recipe/">Sumac Roast Chicken with Lemon and Garlic</a> (Helen Cathcart/)Image may be NSFW.
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Like a frozen lemonade, this refreshing dessert is achieved with little more than lemon juice, sugar, and time. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/lemon-granita-italian-ice-recipe/">Lemon Granita</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)Image may be NSFW.
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Lemon extract, juice, and zest permeate a rich and moist loaf to create what really is is the best damn lemon cake we've ever had. <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/The-Best-Damn-Meyer-Lemon-Cake/">The Best Damn Meyer Lemon Cake</a> (André Baranowski/)Image may be NSFW.
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These grilled lamb chops are simply grilled with nothing more than olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemon-Thyme-Lamb-Chops-Lagneau-grille-au-thym/">Lemon-Thyme Lamb Chops (L'agneau grillé au thym)</a> (Todd Coleman/)Image may be NSFW.
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Complement this dish's intense lemon flavors with a hefeweizen served with a lemon wedge. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemon-Risotto/">Lemon Risotto (Risotto al Limone)</a> (Ben Fink/)Image may be NSFW.
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This rich, silky mousse brightened with tangy lemons makes an elegant end to a meal. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Corsican-Lemon-Mousse/">Corsican Lemon Mousse</a> (Todd Coleman/)Image may be NSFW.
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Rosemary-infused honey gives this dish a sweet and aromatic flavor. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Salmon-Glazed-with-Rosemary--and-Lemon-Infused-Honey/">Salmon Glazed with Rosemary- and Lemon-Infused Honey</a> (Maxime Iattoni/)Image may be NSFW.
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In this take on a traditional Sephardic Jewish dish, culupidia frita con limón, cauliflower are coated in a flour and egg batter, fried, and then bathed in lemon juice. As a side or a snack, it's crunchy, tender, and brimming with fresh, tangy flavor. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemony-Fried-Cauliflower/">Lemony Fried Cauliflower</a> (Yossy Arefi/)Image may be NSFW.
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Roast chicken is a classic dish all over the world. In this beautiful version from Spain, the bird is rubbed with musky, floral saffron and stuffed with lemons and fresh rosemary before being popped in the oven. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Roast-Chicken-with-Saffron-and-Lemons/">Roast Chicken with Saffron and Lemon</a> (Andre Baranowski/)Image may be NSFW.
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Peppery arugula and zesty red onion are an ideal garnish for this flavorful, light, lemon-pepper tuna salad. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-pepper-tuna-sandwich">Lemon-Pepper Tuna Sandwich</a> (André Baranowski/)Image may be NSFW.
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Quinoa, which is botanically a seed and not a grain, is widely accepted as a Passover-friendly starch. In this recipe from cookbook author Leah Koenig, it gets dressed up for the seder table with a mix of sweet sautéed shallots, lemon, and parsley. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/herbed-lemon-quinoa">Herbed Lemon Quinoa</a> (Cory Baldwin/)Image may be NSFW.
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Homemade lemon mayonnaise adds zesty flavor to these tender, coarsely mashed potatoes. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/lemon-mayonnaise-smashed-potato-salad/">Lemon Mayonnaise Smashed Potato Salad</a> (Gemma and Andrew Ingalls/)Image may be NSFW.
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Avgolemono, a simple Mediterranean soup of eggs, lemons, and chicken broth, is the Mediterranean equivalent of chicken noodle soup. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Avgolemono/">Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)</a> (Todd Coleman/)Image may be NSFW.
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Lemon bars are a light, brightly-flavored dessert, best served with a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Lemon-Bars/">Lemon Bars</a> (Noah Fecks/)Image may be NSFW.
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A quintessential muffin recipe combines the nutty flavor of poppy seeds with a generous hit of fresh lemon zest. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Classic-Lemon-Poppy-Seed-Muffin/">Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins »</a> (Maxime Iattoni/)Image may be NSFW.
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