951 zest recipes

Roasted tomato and mint salsa with fire-blackened Roma tomatoes, serrano chiles, cilantro, fresh spearmint, lime, and orange zest. A smoky, herbaceous Southwestern salsa for grilled meats or chips.

Refreshing Italian ice with fresh lemon juice and zest frozen to icy perfection. Light, palate-cleansing dessert ready in 2 hours with an ice cream maker.

Homemade apricot butter with fresh apricots, orange juice, and orange zest cooked down to a thick, spreadable preserve. Properly water-bath canned for year-round pantry storage.

This dessert souffle is loaded with refreshing strawberry flavor, and it is so light, you don't have to worry about calories or fat. And it is so tasty.

Fennel and carrots cooked slowly in an seasoned olive oil.

Fresh fruit dip made from a cooked citrus custard folded into whipped cream. Orange and lemon zest give it a bright, tangy flavor that pairs with any fresh fruit.

Homemade apple-pear butter with orange juice and orange zest, slow-cooked until thick and spreadable, then canned in a boiling-water bath. A classic fall preserve that keeps for months.

It's hard to resist these addictively delicious cookies. Oats, shredded wheat, and dates add extra goodness. Feel free to use half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour. The result is as yummy.

Old-fashioned orange marmalade made from scratch with just oranges, sugar, lemon juice, and water. No pectin needed, slow-simmered for 3 hours until naturally set.

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Light poppy seed sauce made with low-fat yogurt, citrus zest, and raspberry vinegar. A no-cook, diabetic-friendly dressing for fresh fruit salads and vegetable platters.

Orange lemon frosting made with real citrus zest, fresh juice, butter, and egg whites beaten into powdered sugar. A bright, tangy buttercream for cakes and cupcakes.

Lemon butter spread made with just softened butter and fresh lemon zest. Bright, citrusy, and ready in 5 minutes for toast, rolls, or corn on the cob.

Lemon-thyme pesto skips the basil for a brighter, herbal twist on the classic. Parsley, pine nuts, fresh lemon, and thyme blend into a sauce ready in 15 minutes for pasta, fish, or chicken.

Fresh quartered strawberries topped with a silky blended sauce of low-fat yogurt, raspberry jam, powdered sugar, and orange zest. A low-fat, 10-minute dessert that feels indulgent without the guilt.

A rich, egg-laden yeast bread studded with raisins and scented with anise, lemon zest, and orange zest. Makes 4 fragrant loaves with a tender, golden crumb.