We have plenty of lemony recipes to inspire your dinners and desserts. (ABC Everyday: Luke Tribe) Who among us would not like more zest in their life? Enter the humble lemon. Whether you have an abundance of homegrown fruit or just love adding acidity to meals and sweets we […]
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Who among us would not like more zest in their life?
Enter the humble lemon.
Whether you have an abundance of homegrown fruit or just love adding acidity to meals and sweets we have plenty of ideas to inspire you.
Below is a list of recipes that run the gamut from a lemon delicious pudding to a gnocchi tray bake complemented by charred lemon slices.
Lemony takes on classics
Why not try a vegetarian version of lemon chicken with the signature sticky sauce that's zesty and bright? Hetty McKinnon's lemon tofu with rice is waiting for you.
This baked puttanesca risotto with olives, lemon wedges and parsley is another intensely satisfying, flavour- (and carb-) packed dish.
Making a quiche doesn't have to be a daunting prospect; this one is simple to assemble and the goat cheese, asparagus and hint of lemon that it's made with will delight your tastebuds.
And this herby, lemony grilled chicken with yoghurt sauce and flatbread is so satisfying.
Simple tray bakes and one-pot dishes that pack a punch
For those nights when you want a homemade meal but you don't have hours to spare pulling dinner together, we've got you.
This chicken tray bake with cauliflower, rocket and lemon is a great way to feed a family on busy nights (or have leftovers for lunch if you're cooking for one or two).
And did you know gnocchi can be cooked in the oven? Check out this gnocchi bake, paired with broccoli, charred lemon and cheese and generously doused in lemon juice at the end.
Sweet and savoury collide in the best way with this chicken, plum, lemon and thyme tray bake.
If easy-to-assemble meals are your jam, this one-pot pasta with asparagus, tuna, lemon and capers is packed full of lemony goodness.
Dinner on the table in under 30 minutes is also more than possible with this one-pot pasta with Tuscan kale, almonds and lemon — in fact, it's guaranteed.
Sweet (and sour) treats
Now for the recipes you've been waiting for; dessert.
Where would we be without the magical treat that is lemon delicious pudding? The batter splits as it cooks, and you're left with a delicious curd-like sauce at the bottom and a lemony sponge on top. Yum!
Also lemony, bright and perfect for afternoon tea, make Julia Ostro's lemon and almond yoghurt cake, complemented by roasted strawberries. It's simple to mix up and doesn't call for equipment beyond a bowl, whisk and cake tin, which we always love.
Part cinnamon scroll, part cardamom morning bun, this baking project encompasses the best bits of both. Thanks to the lemon zest, along with the hint of cardamom, they're light instead of overly sweet.
And if you choose to bake these buttery lemon and almond shortbread biscuits, the smell will wash gloriously over you. They also have a wonderful texture, thanks to the roasted nuts.
These roasted nectarines with nut crumble and lemon cream make for a deliciously sweet dessert — but why limit yourself to one serving a day? They're also perfect as a breakfast treat, served with yoghurt.
Last but not least, we have an upside-down cake. They're truly a thing of wonder and this butter cake version, flavoured with vanilla and lemon zest and topped with blackberries, has the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
Which will you recipe choose to make? ("All of them" is a perfectly good answer!)
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