2,932 zest recipes

Thin, crispy oatmeal lace cookies with orange zest and shredded coconut. Made with lard for extra-crisp edges that spread paper-thin during baking.

A delectable cheesecake made with lady fingers and white chocolate that's perfect for Easter!

Buttery lemon-scented shortbread base spread with cherry pie filling and dotted with flattened dough rounds on top. A cobbler you can eat with your hands.

Cognac-rubbed grilled salmon cured overnight with lemon zest, fresh thyme, brown sugar, and shallots. A semi-cured fillet that grills in just 6 minutes.

Little phyllo cheesecakes with crispy buttered pastry shells filled with orange cream cheese and topped with orange marmalade. No-bake filling, make-ahead friendly bite-sized desserts.

This recipe is delicious but might be too barbaric for some.

Broiled fish steaks marinated in teriyaki, fresh ginger, scallions, and orange zest for a Polynesian-inspired flavor. Simple island marinade with a sweet citrus kick.

Classic lemon squares with a shortbread base and a tart-sweet lemon curd topping baked on a pre-baked crust. Powdered sugar dusted. Twelve squares per batch.

Italian blueberry gelato made with a real egg yolk custard, pureed fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and whipped cream folded in before churning.

Orange layer cake with a from-scratch orange curd filling and orange buttercream frosting. Light, citrusy layers made with whipped egg whites and fresh orange zest.

Grand Marnier pound cake studded with mini chocolate chips and brushed with a warm orange-liqueur syrup. A buttery bundt with a tender crumb and a citrus-soaked crust that keeps the cake moist for days.

Old-fashioned muffins made with actual clean snow as a leavening ingredient, plus raisins and lemon zest. A charming winter baking tradition from colder climates.

Orange apple pancakes start with a quick Bisquick batter brightened with orange zest and cinnamon, then get crowned with warm buttery apple wedges and pecans. An easy, cozy brunch in about half an hour.

Orange and jicama salad with sliced avocado over mixed greens, dressed with a tangy orange-lemon vinaigrette. A bright, crisp, Mexican-inspired side salad for tacos or grilled fish.

Cold poached salmon fillets in white wine, served chilled with a Dijon mustard, lime, and honey sour cream sauce. An elegant make-ahead main course for summer entertaining.

Jamaican in origin, this dish can be prepared with chicken breasts or legs, too.