557 zest recipes

Orange-scented zucchini bread brightened with both orange zest and orange extract, studded with pecans. A lighter quick bread with no added oil for a tender, citrusy crumb.

Light chocolate layer cake filled with whipped citrus cream and mandarin orange segments. Made with egg substitute and skim milk, this stunning low-fat dessert tastes far more indulgent than it is.

Lemon poppyseed cake in a jar bakes lemon-poppyseed cake batter in pint canning jars, sealing on cooling for portable, giftable cakes with bright citrus flavor.

Thin, crispy refrigerator spice cookies with honey, molasses, ground almonds, and a warm blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom. Egg-free, low-fat, and perfect for cookie cutters.

Sour cream coffee cake studded with granola, layered with a butterscotch-cinnamon-nut filling, and drizzled with a warm butterscotch glaze. Brunch just got a whole lot more interesting.

Greek chicken and spaghetti tosses lemon-oregano marinated chicken strips with summer squash, zucchini, and a whisper of cinnamon. Mediterranean weeknight dinner, the whole pan in 40 minutes.

Glossy pear slices baked in corn syrup-lemon glaze, crowned with buttery almond crumble. A showpiece autumn dessert for cozy dinner parties.

Chinese-style pineapple lemon chicken with a crispy sesame breading and a glossy pineapple-lemon sauce brightened by fresh ginger. A better-than-takeout deep-fried chicken recipe finished with a blended fruit sauce.

A showpiece blueberry pie with 7 cups of fresh berries in a glossy orange glaze, nestled in a homemade orange-zest crust. Served chilled and can be made a day ahead.

Garlic curry vinaigrette mixes garlic powder, curry, mustard, and cayenne with cider and white vinegars. A bold, flavor-packed dressing that scales to a full gallon for catering or party prep.

Master magic lemon pie sets sweetened condensed milk with fresh lemon juice and zest, no cooking required for the filling. Crowned with a billowy meringue over a cinnamon-graham crust.

California ricotta cake: devil's food cake layers brushed with orange liqueur, filled and frosted with sweet ricotta whipped with cream, orange zest, almonds, and chocolate chips.

Whole wheat apple loaf sweetened with honey, made with buttermilk, wheat germ, and grated fresh apples. A wholesome quick bread with cinnamon and lemon zest.

Browned chicken bakes in a citrusy sauce of fresh orange juice, orange zest, cumin, and red pepper flakes with green bell pepper strips. Bright, zesty, and lightly spicy.

Pork shoulder marinates for days in red wine, warming spices, and orange zest, then roasts until fork-tender in this historic Tudor-era feast centerpiece.

Traditional fruitcake loaded with dried apricots, golden raisins, candied fruit, almonds, and cherries, aged for weeks for deep flavor.