They add complex, mellow tartness and flavor that ordinary lemons can't match. When we refer to preserved lemons, we generally mean the sour citrus packed in granular salt, a condiment most often ...

Lisa K. Barclay of Charleston passed along the recipe for preserved lemons from Jeff Smith's "The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors" cookbook. "I have made this several times. The lemons keep ...

You're probably not using lemons to their full capacity in the kitchen. These unexpected ways to cook with lemons will ...

This is a great base for a fizzy lemonade soda or to add complexity to a savory condiment, such as pesto. You can make this with limes too (see Variations). Wash the lemons well, using a soft brush if ...

Zesty and bursting with flavor, this condiment can brighten any dish, including soups. Like the traditional Italian pesto it is inspired by, it’s great on pasta too. Lemons are milder than limes, so ...

One secret to making interesting plant-based dishes is to include quick-pickled or fermented ingredients - miso, kimchi, vinegar and the like - for their ability to add both depth and brightness.

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In 1987, on a visit to what I call the Holy Land, I ate the best salad of my life. It was at a small outdoor restaurant in Bethlehem, Palestine, on the West Bank, at one edge of the city’s main square ...

If you happen to have some Meyer lemons, Marcelle suggests you give this a try. Most any kind of lemons can be used. Just be sure they are fresh and unblemished. Rinse the lemons in cool water and pat ...