951 zest recipes

Easy orange chiffon cake uses an angel food cake mix as a shortcut to a fluffy, citrus-bright chiffon. Folded with whipped egg whites, fresh orange zest, and oil for that classic light-as-air texture.

Sesame mustard rub: crushed garlic, mustard seeds, lime zest and juice mashed into toasted sesame oil. A five-ingredient marinade for beef, chicken, pork, lamb, or fish.

Orange-ginger dip with cream cheese, sour cream, dried ginger, orange juice, and zest. A sweet, spiced fruit dip for apricots, chicken skewers, and pound cake cubes.

Elbow pasta tossed with garlic olive oil, wilted basil, fresh parsley, lime zest, and lime juice. A bright, vegetarian pasta ready in 30 minutes.

Strawberry spread made with fresh strawberries, orange juice, orange zest, and a hint of coriander, set with gelatin. A low-sugar, no-cook jam alternative ready in a few hours.

Double-thick pork chops stuffed with fresh corn, cilantro, orange zest, sage, and bread crumbs, seared and braised in a covered skillet until juicy and tender.

Oranged cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Boiled until thick and jammy, this keeps indefinitely in the fridge.

Four-ingredient cranberry fool with jellied cranberry sauce, orange zest, almond extract, and whipped cream. A no-cook dessert ready in 20 minutes. Doubles as a fruit dip.

Honey-kissed pears: canned pear halves warmed in a cinnamon-orange syrup with brandy, raisins, and honey. A low-effort dessert that pairs with ice cream or yogurt.

These biscuits are called bones to chew because they are hard and pale. They are traditionally baked on All Soul's Day in Italy.

Enjoy this creamy and smooth cheesecake that doesn't have sugar added, but still tastes delicious.

Lemon zucchini cookies with walnuts and a tangy lemon glaze drizzled on warm. A soft, cake-like drop cookie that sneaks garden zucchini into a bright, citrusy treat.

Champagne fruit bowl tosses crisp apples and seasonal fruit in fresh citrus, then gets a splash of chilled bubbly and toasted almonds right before serving. A bright, boozy brunch centerpiece that comes together in a single bowl.

Lemon pignoli biscotti with toasted pine nuts, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Twice-baked into crisp, citrusy Italian cookies perfect for dipping.

Almond lace cookies, those delicate, paper-thin discs that roll into cigarettes or fans while warm. The classic French tuile-style cookie with ground almonds and orange zest.

A delicious summer dessert, a great recipe to use up your blueberries!