10 Delicious Lemon Recipes to Try at Home

Lemons are versatile and flavourful ingredients that can add freshness to any dish. Whether you're looking for a refreshing drink, a light summertime salad, or a zesty dessert, there's a lemon recipe for every occasion. Here are ten delicious lemon recipes to try at home:

1. Lemon-Ginger Iced Tea

 This refreshing iced tea is made with fresh lemon juice, ginger, and mint and is the perfect summer drink.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups water

• two tea bags

• 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced

• one lemon, sliced

• one sprig of mint

Instructions:

• Bring the water to a boiling point in a small saucepan.

• Add the tea bags and ginger and let steep for 5 minutes.

• Remove the tea bags and ginger and let the tea cool to room temperature.

• In a large pitcher, combine the tea, lemon slices, and mint in a large pitcher.

• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or 1 hour 15mins until chilled.

• Serve over ice and enjoy!

2. Lemon-Basil Pasta Salad

This light and refreshing pasta salad is made with a homemade lemon-basil vinaigrette and is perfect for a summer BBQ or potluck.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup cucumber, diced

• 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/4 cup red onion, diced

• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• salt and pepper for taste according to your needs

Instructions:

• Cook the pasta according to the written package instructions and drain.

• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, and basil in a large bowl.

• In a small bowl, beat the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper together.

• Pour out the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss to coat.

• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or more until chilled.

• Serve cold and enjoy!

3. Lemon-Garlic Roasted Chicken

This lemon-garlic roasted chicken is bursting with flavor and will surely hit your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• one whole chicken

• four cloves garlic, minced

• one lemon, sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.

• Place the chicken in a roasting pan.

• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon slices, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.

• Rub the mixture all over the chicken.

• Roast the chicken for 60-70 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

• Let the chicken rest in the oven for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

4. Lemon Bars 

These lemon bars are tangy and sweet, with the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• four eggs

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup lemon juice

• powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.

• In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter, 2 cups flour, and powdered sugar and mix until crumbly.

• Press the mixture down into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

• Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and lemon juice.

• Pour the filling over the crust.

• Bake the lemon bars for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set.

• Let the lemon bars cool down to room temperature.

• Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

5. Lemon Meringue Pie

This classic lemon meringue pie has a buttery crust, tart lemon filling, and toasty meringue topping.

Ingredients:

• one pie crust

• three egg yolks

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 1/2 cups water

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 1/2 cup lemon juice

• three egg whites

• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

• 6 tbsp sugar

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.

• Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.

• In a small saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and water.

• Bring the mixture to a boiling point over medium heat, stirring or mixing constantly until thickening.

• Remove the pan from the heat stove and stir in the butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

• Pour the filling into the pie crust and set aside.

• In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.

• Gradually Add the sugar gradually, continuing to beat until the meringue is glossy and holds its shape.

• Spoon out the meringue over the filling, sealing the edges of the pie crust.

• Bake the pie for 20-25 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.

• Let the pie cool to room temperature before serving.

6. Lemon-Thyme Roasted Vegetables

These lemon-thyme roasted vegetables are a delicious and healthy side dish that pairs well with any protein.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.

• In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper.

• Spread all vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.

• Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

• Serve hot, and enjoy!

7. Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes

These lemon-blueberry pancakes are a refreshing twist on the classic breakfast favorite.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup milk

• one egg

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup blueberries

• butter or cooking spray for greasing or oiling the pan

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

• In a different bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a different bowl.

• Add all the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

• Gently fold in the blueberries.

• Heat a griddle or large pan over medium heat and grease with butter or cooking spray.

• Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.

• Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes

8. Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette

This homemade lemon honey vinaigrette is a tasty and healthy alternative to store-bought dressings.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• In a small size bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey, and mustard.

• Slowly drizzle the olive oil, whisking constantly until the vinaigrette is emulsified.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

9. Lemon-Parmesan Roasted Asparagus 

This easy and flavourful roasted asparagus recipe will indeed become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.

• In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

• Spread the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.

• Roast the asparagus for 10-12 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

• Serve hot, and enjoy!

10. Lemon-Ginger Energy Bites

These no-bake lemon-ginger energy bites are a healthy and delicious snack for the on-the-go.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 cup almond butter

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1/2 cup coconut flakes

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, combine the oats, almond butter, honey, lemon zest, and ginger.

• Roll out the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

• Roll the balls in the coconut flakes to coat.

• Chill the energy bites in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

• Store the energy bites in an airtight or air lock container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

We hope you enjoy these delicious lemon recipes! Whether you're looking for a refreshing drink, a light summertime salad, or a zesty dessert, there's a lemon recipe for every occasion. So why not try these recipes and see how lemons can add freshness to your home cooking?