Lemon recipes
This tangy citrus fruit will perk up any dish, sweet or savoury. Choose from one of our zesty recipes including a chilled lemon soufflé, homemade lemonade, a zingy lemon tart and even a gorgeous risotto.
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Favourite chicken
Black lime (loomi) and lemon spatchcock chicken
Chef Noor Murad's spatchcock chicken is smothered in a marinade of dried black limes (loomi), spices and brown sugar then roasted with lemon and garlic.
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Chicken thighs
Double lemon chicken with charred leeks and dill polenta
Doubling up fresh and preserved lemons to lift this creamy sauce makes for a zesty chicken dinner. Serve with charred leeks and polenta.
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Lemons
Kim-Joy’s lemon meringue pie bubble bath
Kim-Joy's delightful lemon meringue pie has a buttery biscuit crust, encasing a smooth, tart lemon filling. Top with loads of swiss meringue.
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Lemon cakes
Kim-Joy’s lemon drizzle cake
Kim-Joy's fun lemon drizzle cake is super moist and goes bold on the citrus flavour – with lemon zest, lemon syrup AND a lemon glaze.
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Soda float recipes
Whipped lemonade slushie
This social media trend takes inspiration from Brazil’s lime-based drink and is a very refreshing lemonade slushie indeed.
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Non-alcoholic drinks
Citrus early grey iced tea
The zesty tang of lemon or grapefruit highlights the beautiful bergamot that makes earl grey so popular in this citrus iced tea.
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Non-alcoholic drinks
Brazilian-style lemonade
Inspired by Brazilian lemonade, made by whizzing limes with condensed milk, our take has added lemon and mint to keep it really refreshing.
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Raspberries
Raspberry and pink peppercorn lemonade
Pink lemonade is best made with raspberries for the ideal balance of tart and sweet. Pink peppercorns add a subtle kick of fruity spice.
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Non-alcoholic drinks
Classic homemade lemonade
Homemade lemonade is completely different to most of the stuff in the shops. Tailor the sweetness and tang to your personal taste.
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Lemon cakes
Stovetop lemon curd cake
This easy stovetop cake has a soft but dense texture topped with lashings of lemon curd. Using the hob instead of your oven saves energy.
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Biscuits
Lemon pepper biscuit kisses
The lemony zing of these buttery biscuit kisses is swiftly followed by a prickly heat of black pepper with every bite.
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Pilaf
Preserved lemon pulao
This Pakastani preserved lemon pulao by Sumayya Usmani is a great use of preserved lemons. The combination of the garlic, mustard seeds and lemon is a unique combination.
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Easter baking
Lemon meringue shortbread
Marcus Wareing shares a taste of his childhood with this zingy lemon meringue shortbread recipe. Serve with napkins - it can get messy!
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Celebrity chef recipes
Michel Roux Jr’s classic lemon tart
Make a perfect lemon tart with Michel Roux Jr's recipe. The top chef's tips and tricks will help you master this classic French dessert.
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Christmas gifts
Gennaro Contaldo’s limoncello
Gennaro Contaldo shares his recipe for traditional limoncello, made with the zest of Amalfi lemons. Serve cold or use in desserts.
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Dinner party desserts
Gloria’s lemon meringue pie
Learn how to make Gloria's lemon meringue pie. The London restaurant's famous pud has tangy custard, crumbly pastry and mile-high meringue.
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