Meyer Lemons Are in Season. Here Are 17 Recipes to Make with Them
When you think winter, you probably don’t think produce. (More like barren tundra of carbs, right?) Not so, friends. Behold the Meyer lemon: a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange…that’s also one of the season’s brightest, tastiest fruits. Here are 17 sweet and savory recipes starring the seasonal citrus.
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Ombré Citrus Upside-Down Cake
And you thought winter was dreary.
Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
With pomegranate, pecans and quinoa, it’s basically the opposite of that sad desk salad you’re eating right now.
One-Skillet Lemon Butter Chicken and Orzo
Did you know that you can substitute Meyer lemons for regular ones in any dish? They’ll add a burst of citrus flavor without the acidic bite.
Vegan Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Don’t skimp on the glaze.
Roasted Broccoli with Meyer Lemon and Garlic
Slice the citrus thin enough and you can actually eat the whole thing.
Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake
Like two desserts in one, courtesy of Coterie member Liz Harris.
Rosemary Olive Oil Cake with Meyer Lemon Glaze
A little sweet, a little savory.
Meyer Lemon and Thyme Bees Knees
A refreshing blend of gin and honey really hits the spot.
Red Beet Gnocchi with a Meyer Lemon Pesto
Just try and find a more colorful dish than this one, courtesy of Jodi Moreno.
Flourless Meyer Lemon Almond Loaf Cake
Serve it with lots of coffee.
Meyer Lemon Chamomile Crepes Suzette with Greek Yogurt
Light, sweet, tangy and brunch-approved.
Meyer Lemon Roast Chicken
Paging Ina Garten…
Preserved Lemons
Add them to salads, pasta, veggies, whatever.
Rosemary, Pomegranate and Meyer Lemon Vodka Sparklers
These cocktails are a celebration in themselves.
Braised Kale and Cauliflower with Meyer Lemon, Garlic and Olives
To be served over a heaping bowl of warm grains. (Thanks, Jodi Moreno.)
Simple Lemon Pasta
Fork, twirl, repeat.
Meyer Lemon Chive Crab Bites
This calls for a cocktail party. (Thanks, Aida Mollenkamp.)
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